Primary Care Representative (Hamilton - Burlington)

About Our Company:

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, daring thinking, and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to build a strong culture of collaboration and partnership by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely crafted with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm, and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca is an excellent place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking bold actions to address some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Summary of Position:

Join a global, top-performing team filled with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our strength lies in our diversity, mirroring the diverse array of patients we serve. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to voice their ideas, and we embrace different perspectives to advance our collective thinking. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients living with COPD and asthma? If you're interested in becoming part of a company with a 40-year legacy in respiratory diseases and a team that's dedicated to putting patients first, we’d love to have you join us.

What You’ll Do:

• Reporting to the Southwest Ontario Area Business Manager, you'll collaborate with your territory business partner to create and implement a sales management plan aimed at meeting or surpassing sales goals for your region.
• You'll promote our range of respiratory products and provide education to our valued customers, thereby contributing to positive outcomes for patients.
• With your effective communication style, you'll convey product information to physicians, pharmacists, hospital influencers, and allied healthcare professionals by identifying unmet needs and developing solutions to address them.
• You'll work closely with the sales team, colleagues based at the head office, and key influencers within your District and Regional Business Unit.
• You'll share insights from the field with your team and head office colleagues to enhance our operations and strengthen our market position.
• Leveraging your experience, you'll analyze, plan, and execute activities to drive business success in your area, such as organizing sales events, managing expenses, and investing in ongoing education initiatives.
• Your natural affinity for people will help you build strong team alliances and customer relationships, fostering collaborative working environments.
• You'll be responsible for collecting and reporting Adverse Events in line with AstraZeneca's policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven track record in sales, ideally within the pharmaceutical sector, and CPPE accreditation is preferred.
• A degree in Science, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in building strong relationships within the primary care community. Familiarity with respiratory diseases is a plus, or the ability to quickly learn and understand this therapeutic area.
• The ability to positively influence and impact others, quickly establish credibility, and cultivate robust business relationships.
• Exceptional organizational skills paired with strong communication and business acumen.
• A commitment to fostering a cohesive and collaborative team environment.
• A willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• A valid driver's license, with a driving abstract required at the time of acceptance.

Who We Are:

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 10 years
• Top 100 Employers Award
• Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
• Learn more about working with us in Canada
• View our YouTube channel

This is the place to make a meaningful impact – on patients’ lives and your personal growth. It’s both exciting and inspiring, and it’s what keeps us motivated every day.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com (mailto:AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com).

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.