Medical Representative, Respiratory

AstraZeneca; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Dubai is looking for a Sales Representative to influence prescribing behavior and achieve sales targets. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science, have prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and possess outstanding selling skills. A unique opportunity to develop a career in a dynamic environment that promotes growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Comprehensive understanding of the commercial pharmaceutical marketplace.
• Expertise in using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Engage primary care healthcare professionals about product efficacy.
• Develop a local strategy and business plan with Sales Manager.
• Drive sales performance to meet forecasts and budgets.

Skills

Outstanding selling skills

Fluency in English

Planning and organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

ROLE SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for positively influencing customers’ prescribing behavior to achieve sales targets, develop territory and build strong customer relationships with the objective of maximizing sales volume and market share of designated products in a given territory in compliance with AZ CO.

What you’ll do

• Engage primary care healthcare professionals in dialogue about approved indications and product efficacy / safety profiles to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients.
• Work with Sales Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to meet or exceed sales and call execution goals in the territory
• Drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts and assigned budgets meet or exceed therapeutic and territory expectations
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the market, demographic, and managed market’s information relative to assigned sales territory
• Comply with all regulations regarding interactions with healthcare professionals, distribution of samples, etc.
• Ensure excellent medical knowledge and promotional skills related to his / her disease area and product

Only applications in UAE will be considered.

Essential for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science
• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• Comprehensive understanding of the commercial pharmaceutical marketplace
• Outstanding selling skills
• Expertise in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Planning and organization skills
• Fluency in English

Desirable for the role

• Previous experience in the Respiratory therapy area

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.