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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

First Line Sales Manager - Respiratory Region

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in business administration or a natural-sciences field, or qualification as a certified pharmaceutical representative.
  • Several years of successful pharmaceutical field-sales experience serving specialists in clinics and practices; respiratory or another specialty-care area is preferred.
  • Experience with disciplinary and professional leadership of sales teams, including coaching, performance management, and talent development.
  • Strong experience using data to manage a field-sales team, including CRM systems, analytics tools, KPI reporting, and preparing regional and business plans.
  • Ability to translate corporate strategies into specific regional actions and take measurable responsibility for results.
  • Good understanding of the German healthcare system, care structures, and pharmaceutical-industry compliance requirements.
  • High willingness to travel within the region and a Class B driver's license.
  • Very good Microsoft Office skills.
  • Fluent German and good English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of therapy area specialists and pharmaceutical representatives in the West region, coach and qualify employees, and take responsibility for their ongoing development.
  • Ensure achievement of call and sales targets among target physicians in general practice, specialist practice, and clinical settings.
  • Translate company and business-unit strategy into a regional sales strategy reflecting local conditions, and plan activities throughout the year.
  • Create business plans, manage strategic account plans, and hold budget responsibility for the region.
  • Help shape new sales channels and develop customer-project-management standards for implementation by the team.
  • Plan and deliver regional projects and training concepts tailored to customer needs.
  • Work proactively with cross-functional teams to provide the best possible care for patients.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in respiratory or another specialty-care area.

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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