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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

First Line Sales Manager - Regionalleiter, Respiratory

Field SalesPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in business/economics or natural sciences, or qualification as a certified pharmaceutical representative, is required.
  • Several years of successful pharmaceutical field-sales experience serving specialist physicians in hospitals and practices are required; Respiratory or another specialty-care area is preferred.
  • Several years of disciplinary and functional leadership of sales teams, including coaching, performance management, and talent development, are required.
  • Experience using data to manage a field-sales team, including CRM systems, analytics tools, and KPI reporting, and preparing regional and business plans is required.
  • The candidate must be able to translate company strategies into concrete regional actions and take measurable responsibility for results.
  • A good understanding of the German healthcare system, care structures, and pharmaceutical-industry compliance requirements is required.
  • Strong communication and persuasion skills, team spirit, and the ability to motivate people and actively manage change are required.
  • Willingness to travel extensively within the Nord-Ost region and a Class B driving license are required.
  • Very good Microsoft Office skills, fluent German, and good English are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Therapy Area Specialists/pharmaceutical representatives in the Nord-Ost Germany region, coach and qualify team members, and take responsibility for their continued development.
  • Own regional performance and manage the team using data against relevant qualitative and quantitative targets.
  • Translate company and business-unit strategy into a regional sales strategy that reflects local conditions, and plan strategic activities throughout the year.
  • Develop and manage strategic account and regional plans, translating them into differentiated customer and account strategies.
  • Strategically and sustainably develop key accounts, networks, and regional stakeholders.
  • Launch and establish innovative Respiratory therapy options and enable the team to bring innovation into care.
  • Analyze regional care structures, identify opportunities, and develop solutions with cross-functional partners.
  • Plan and deliver regional projects and customer-focused education concepts, and manage the regional budget.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in Respiratory or another specialty-care environment is preferred.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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