At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused 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 big new ideas to life.
At AstraZeneca, we are taking bold action on climate because we recognize the connection between
healthy people and a healthy planet. As part of our flagship Ambition Zero Carbon program, we have
committed to a fully electric vehicle (EV) fleet by the end of 2025, which means that all of our drivers will be assigned an EV.
As a Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for the Portland Territory Respiratory Biologics Advanced Specialty Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives!
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Develops and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of complex clinical disease states and
advanced treatment guidelines.
• Clearly communicates complex product information to healthcare professionals to positively
impact patient outcomes.
• Analyzes market trends and develops strategic business plans that leverage a deep understanding
of the market landscape, dynamics and patient access challenges.
• Addressing customer needs and driving sales performance.
• Provides solutions to customer by creating tailored experiences that address the unique needs of
each account.
• Collaborates effectively across sales teams and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of
strategies and comprehensive management of key accounts.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement, demonstrates a growth mindset and seeks
innovative approaches to sales and customer engagement.
Essential Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ yrs of demonstrated Sales or Commercial experience or a combination of: pharmaceutical,
healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional, or related industry / settings within the healthcare
ecosystem
• Experience in account planning and/or complex reimbursement model
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Essential Skills and Capabilities
• Clinical Acumen
• Business Acumen
• Customer Engagement
• Growth & Innovation Mindset
Desirable Requirements (Inputs from Hiring Manager can be entered)
• Must live within Geography
Territory includes the state of Oregon and SW Washington up to Longview
Please note - Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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 means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together.
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So, what’s next!
If you are interested, please apply.
Date Posted
08-Sep-2025Closing Date
14-Sep-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.