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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11863913 Are you an experienced Sales Professional looking to join a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If you\'re passionate about what science can do to make a difference to patients\' lives and ready to discover what you can do - join us.

Working here means being entrepreneurial, 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 believe we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. As a Respiratory Biologics Sales Specialist you\'ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients\' lives.

Building on a 50-year heritage in respiratory care, our ambition is to transform the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by driving earlier, biology-led treatment, eliminating preventable asthma attacks, and removing COPD as a top-three leading cause of death. Underpinning chronic lung diseases is an altered immune system. AstraZeneca is following the science of common pathways and underlying disease drivers from respiratory disease into immunology-driven disease areas.

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.

What you\'ll do:

• You will develop superior product and disease state knowledge and effectively educate and engage healthcare professionals in dialogue about clinical evidence, approved indications, and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on-label prescribing for Respiratory Biologics and appropriate patients.
• You will function independently with a high degree of sales proficiency to 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.
• 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-actively identify business opportunities, present value propositions aligned to stakeholder needs and objectives, and recommend solutions to drive and develop business.
• You will provide special education to healthcare providers through appropriate programs that fall within AstraZeneca\'s ethical guidelines. Work with other Respiratory Biologics Sales Specialists around common objectives to coordinate selling efforts and partner very closely with Field Reimbursement managers to ensure seemly delivery of our biologics medicines to our customers.
• You will be encouraged to consistently challenge yourself to grow and develop, you will ask for feedback in an effort to raise awareness and gain insight into one\'s strengths and developmental needs. You will collaborate across functional areas to drive positive outcomes that align to organizational objectives demonstrates AZ values, understands basic business principles and interprets resources available to make sound business decisions

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree
• At least three years of documented, full-time, successful pharmaceutical/biotech sales AND/OR 3 yrs. experience in scientific/clinical/healthcare environment AND/OR 3 yrs. demonstrated experience & knowledge within healthcare ecosystems
• Track record of engaging key stakeholders in complex clinical environments (mid to senior level healthcare professionals, key accounts and the medical community)
• Proven demonstration of successful working in complex cross functional teams
• Strong scientific acumen in a highly competitive environment
• Strong understanding of the reimbursement and distribution challenges of a biologics product to take a strategic approach to capitalize on marketplace opportunities
• A valid driver\'s license and safe driving record
• Internal candidate must be a minimum of Career Level 2

Desired Requirements:

Experience launching new products

Respiratory, respiratory biologics, biologics or specialty care experience

Proven experience and mastery in delivering a total office call

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

Demonstrated effective leadership, organization and communication skills

Demonstrated judgment and decision-making capability

Be results oriented with demonstrated time ma