Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Advanced Specialty Care Immunology – Chicago, IL

We need extraordinary people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world. Ifyou’repassionate about what science can do to make a difference to patients' lives and ready to discover what you can do – join us.

We are champions of Inclusion and Diversity - Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of ourcompany, becauseinnovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking.It’sour diversity – in culture, language, geography,skillsand experience –that powersus to serve our varied patients. In our inclusive teamyou’llbe encouraged to bring your whole self to work

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinkingbigand working together to make the impossible a reality.We’refocused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring bignew ideasto life. As an Immunology Sales SpecialistcoveringtheChicago Area,you will play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. North American Commercial is the ‘face’ of AstraZeneca to our many healthcare clients. Theyrepresentmany of the most well recognized and respected products in theindustry, andbuild positive relationships with healthcare professionals.

AstraZeneca holds an outstanding position inautoimmune diseases,rheumatologic,respiratory,and cardiovascular,with a range of differentiated potential medicines in development byleveragingnovel combinations,biologicsand devices. The pipeline also hasseveralpromising assets in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Whatyou’lldo

• You will develop outstanding product and disease state knowledgespecific to rheumatologic diseasesand effectively educate and engage healthcare professionals in dialogue about clinical evidence, approved indications, and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on-label prescribing forappropriate patients. You will function independently with a high degree of salesproficiencyto drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts and assigned budgets meet or exceed therapeutic and territory expectations. You will successfully complete training requirements, including product examinations.

• Develop andmaintainin-depth knowledge of market, demographic, and managed care information. You will work with your Regional Sales Director and District Sales Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to generate recognizable increasesofsales in your territory.

• You will capitalize on formulary approvals and other opportunities through effective implementation of the Strategic Targeting Plans by using a wide variety of promotional,personnel resources and analytical tools to improve efficiency in assigned sales territory, based on local assessment of customer needs.

• You will pro-activelyidentifybusiness opportunities, present value propositions aligned to partner needs andobjectivesandrecommend solutions to drive and develop business. You will provide special education to healthcare providers throughappropriate programsthat fall within AstraZeneca's ethical guidelines.

• Work with other Immunology Sales Specialists around commonobjectivesto coordinate selling efforts and partner very closely with other roles and areas such as, Field Reimbursement managers, Medical Science Liaisons, Thought Leader Liaisons, etc. to ensure seemly delivery of our specialty medicines to our customers.

• You will be encouraged to consistently challenge yourself to grow anddevelop;you will ask for feedbackin an effort toraise awareness and gain insight into one's strengths and developmental needs.You will collaborate across functional areas to drive positive outcomes that align to organizationalobjectives,demonstrateAZ values,understandbasic businessprinciples,andinterpretresources available to make sound business decisions.

• **Preference for candidate to live within market, which includes Minneapolis/St. Cloud Area.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of five years of Pharmaceutical/ Biotech Sales experience witha track recordof engaging key partners in complex clinical environments (mid to senior level healthcare professionals, keyaccountsand the medical community)

• Validated demonstration of success working in sophisticated cross functional teams

• Strong scientific acuity in a highly driven environment

• A valid driver's license and safe driving record

Desired Requirements

• Proven success and achievement in sales performance

• Immunology or Rheumatology or relevant Specialty Sales experience

• Experience launching new products

• Knowledge of the medical, healthcare or pharmacy industry and skills in clinical

• Knowledge of the specialty pharmacyand buy and billdistribution model

• Understanding of the reimbursement and distribution challenges of abiologicproduct

• Demonstrated experience and mastery in delivering a total office call

• Demonstrated effective time management, organizational and communication skills to prioritize opportunities and execute flawlessly

• Demonstrated judgment and decision-making capability

• Ability to learn, analyze,understandand convey complex information

No company relocationassistanceprovided.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $118,729to $204,973. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial -finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This meanswe’reopening new ways to work, pioneeringcutting edgemethods,and bringing unexpected teams together.Interested? Come and join our journey.