Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, R&I Primary Care - Flushing, NY

Role Summary

Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for R&I Primary Care Team in Flushing, NY. Focused on educating healthcare professionals about respiratory and immunology therapies, driving on-label prescribing, and delivering territory growth within AstraZeneca's R&I portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop superior product and disease state knowledge and educate healthcare professionals about clinical evidence, indications, and product efficacy/safety to support on-label prescribing.
• Function independently to drive sales performance and ensure forecasts and budgets meet or exceed expectations.
• Complete training requirements, including product examinations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of market, demographics, and managed care information for the assigned territory.
• Collaborate with District Sales Manager and Regional Sales Director to develop local strategy and business plan to increase sales.
• Capitalize on formulary approvals and implement Strategic Targeting Plans using promotional resources and analytical tools to enhance territory effectiveness.
• Provide education to healthcare providers within AstraZeneca’s ethical guidelines.
• Coordinate selling efforts with other Pharmaceutical Sales Specialists.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree
• Required: 5+ years of demonstrated sales or B2B/commercial experience or related pharmaceutical/healthcare/scientific experience
• Required: Driver’s license and safe driving record

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical/healthcare/pharmacy industry, preferably within Respiratory areas
• Prior sales experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and sound judgment
• Results-oriented with good time management
• Mandarin proficiency preferred to engage with providers and patients within the territory
• Ability to learn, analyze, and convey complex information

Education

• Bachelor’s degree