Specialist Sales Representative

Job Summary

The Specialist Rep is responsible for generating demand for brands, pro-actively identifying business opportunities, presenting value propositions aligned to stakeholder needs and objectives, and recommending solutions to drive and develop business. This is done so as to reach sales targets in accordance with the TAP (Territory Action Plan).

Job Responsibilities

Develop account strategy and plans:

• Identify opportunities (and strategies) to improve positioning of AZ's brand portfolio at a local level/hospital level
• Work with FLSM to develop a local strategy and action plan to meet targets and further improve positioning of AZ's products in the region

Create deep stakeholder relationships:

• Understand networks at local/hospital level
• Engage through calls and extra-call activities the HCPs in dialogue about approved indications, product efficacy / safety profiles and treatment protocols to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients
• Establish and maintain ongoing, long term collaborative relationships with stakeholders
• Share stakeholder insight and information within AZ to strengthen relevant activities, e.g., product development, marketing, sales efforts

Build capability and knowledge in the region:

• Build knowledge and understanding about AZ's overall value proposition, and product's labelled indications and efficacy data among all relevant stakeholders
• Utilise different communication approaches, techniques and channels (e.g.. digital…) to help build knowledge including
  • Conduct science-based discussions with the HCP as per the approved indications of AZ's products
  • Arrange and coordinate effective speaker programmes with physician advocates and KOLs

Deliver on plans and achieve sales goals on budget:

• Drive sales performance and ensure sales targets meet or exceed expectations while managing assigned budgets
• Assess sales performance and market trends within the region and determine appropriate actions to enhance performance in close collaboration with FLSM
• Successfully promote the benefits of AZ's brands, using balanced messages and the appropriate mix of promotional tools
• Ensure AZ's products are optimally utilised in line with national/local guidelines and the product license

Be Compliant:

• Report medical queries or eventual adverse events to Medical Team
• Successfully complete all training requirements, including product examinations
• Comply with all external regulations and internal policies
• Ensure compliance with the AZ Code of Conduct, Global/local External Interactions Policy and Standards, and Privacy Policy and Standards

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree; preferably in medical or scientific field
• Knowledge of relevant products and/or relevant therapeutic areas
• Proven track record of consistently strong sales results
• Proven track record in influencing the stakeholder decision-making process in an ecosystem with multiple influential player’s / decision makers
• Proven demonstration of successful working in complex cross functional teams
• Able to use IT Tools (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
• Language Skills: French and/or Dutch and English
• Knowledge of healthcare environment or health economics is a plus 

Date Posted

04-Nov-2025

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.