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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

District Sales Manager

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Health Science is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, financial management, and written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and communication abilities that enable effective cross-functional collaboration and win/win outcomes aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the hospital ecosystem and the reimbursement and distribution challenges of a biologics product, with the ability to use this understanding strategically to capitalize on marketplace opportunities.
  • Proven experience attracting, developing, and retaining talent.
  • Experience launching new products in a highly specialized market.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the District Team to achieve or surpass predetermined sales forecasts and call execution objectives, ensuring alignment with company sales strategies.
  • Collaborate with individual sales representatives to set realistic yet demanding goals tailored to each territory's unique potential and market conditions.
  • Identify and proactively address potential obstacles that may hinder team performance, employing strategic problem-solving methods.
  • Regularly evaluate individual and team progress against established goals and provide targeted coaching to enhance performance and outcomes.
  • Build and support the professional development of sales representatives, focusing on skill enhancement and preparing them for advanced roles, including future District Manager positions.
  • Ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements related to interactions with healthcare professionals, sample distribution, and other industry standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree.
  • Previous exposure and/or experience in other functional areas of the business, such as Sales Training, Operations, Brand Team, or Managed Markets.
  • Understanding of the hospital ecosystem and reimbursement and distribution challenges of a biologics product, with demonstrated ability to overcome them.

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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