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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Key Account Manager - Rare Diseases

Field SalesPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeWarsaw, PolandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree is required; preferred fields include medical sciences, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related field.
  • At least three years of experience as a Medical Representative.
  • Fluent Polish and communicative English.
  • Proficiency with computers, especially Microsoft Office.
  • A category B driving license and practical driving experience.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets and implement strategic business plans.
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical products and therapeutic areas.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills to engage key stakeholders in a complex clinical environment.

Responsibilities

  • Discuss approved indications, product safety, and efficacy with healthcare professionals specializing in the relevant field to promote appropriate use in accordance with product authorization.
  • Establish and maintain long-term, partnership-based relationships with physicians and key stakeholders, centering activities on patient needs.
  • Proactively identify and develop collaboration with key healthcare-system partners, including physicians, diagnosticians, pharmacists, and medical centers, to support broad and effective patient access to therapies.
  • Develop and execute long- and short-term strategic plans for the assigned territory.
  • Build and develop AstraZeneca’s and its products’ position in specified institutions.
  • Organize workshops and educational events to facilitate knowledge and experience sharing among specialists in the therapeutic area.
  • Meet or exceed sales targets while ensuring forecasts and budget allocations align with therapeutic and territorial objectives.
  • Comply with business ethics, company values, applicable laws, the AstraZeneca Code of Conduct, policies, and standards.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of the assigned areas.
  • Understand the diagnostic and treatment pathway for assigned diseases and indications, including presenting it in both model and local contexts.
  • Analyze the epidemiological potential of the assigned territory using national registry, epidemiological, and statistical data.
  • Build and maintain long-term, partnership-based relationships with key internal partners, especially in diagnostics, market access, and medical teams.
  • Identify opportunities to improve patients’ diagnostic and treatment pathways and initiate actions or projects with relevant teams.
  • Work with marketing to execute the promotional strategy, adapt activities to the territory, and provide constructive feedback based on knowledge of the local market and key opinion leaders.
  • Perform other role-related duties assigned by the Sales Manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with drug programs.
  • Experience working with rare diseases.
  • Communicative English.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical market dynamics and how the market operates.
  • Independence and motivation.
  • Experience working in a hospital environment.

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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