Medical Sales Representative (NB/PEI)

at  AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.
Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• You will build and implement your sales management plan to meet or exceed sales goals for your territory
• You will promote our Primary Care Portfolio products and educate our valued customers to create positive outcomes for patients
• Your communication style will easily disseminate product information to physicians, pharmacists and hospital influencers and you will uncover unmet needs, and we will develop solutions to meet those unmet needs
• You will partner with the sales team, head office-based colleagues and key influencers within your District and Regional Business Unit
• You will share field insights with your team and head office partners to improve how we work and accelerate our market position
• Your previous experience will enable you to analyze, plan and implement activities to drive business success in your territory such as sales events, expense management and investments in continuous education projects
• Your affinity for people will naturally build strong team affiliations and customers ensuring reciprocal working relationships
• You will collect and report Adverse Events in accordance with AstraZeneca policies and procedures

CRUCIAL FOR THE ROLE

• You possess a Degree in Science, Business or equivalent
• You have previous sales experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry and have preferably completed your CPPE accreditation
• You have the ability to learn multiple therapeutic areas
• You positively impact and influence others and quickly establish credibility while building strong business relationships
• You are well-organized with strong communication and business skills
• You are committed to a developing a cohesive team environment
• You enjoy and are able to travel frequently
• Bilingual in English and French an asset, but not necessary
• You hold a valid driver’s license (a valid driver abstract requested at time of acceptance)