Medical Sales Representative (Regina, Southern Saskatchewan)

About Our Company:

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.

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 our drivers will be assigned an EV.

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.

As a Medical Sales Representative, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives. The Representative has a responsibility to meet and exceed sales objectives in their assigned geography while in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory standards. The territory sales representative will work to understand and identify customer needs, aligning appropriate resources and all pull-through activities. You will acquire advanced product and disease state knowledge that allows for in-depth engagement with all health care professionals. This role will be based in Regina, in Southern Saskatchewan.

What You’ll Do:

• Reporting to the Edmonton-Saskatchewan 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.
• You’ll analyze, plan, and implement 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.
• Depending on the candidate's level and previous experience, there may be an opportunity to include specialist coverage in the role.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2+ years of successful pharmaceutical sales experience required; Respiratory experience is preferred.
• A proven track record in sales, ideally within the pharmaceutical sector, and Respiratory experience 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

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can be at the forefront of medical innovation. We use our unique position as medical leaders across our enterprise and the healthcare ecosystem to shape the future of healthcare. Here, you can improve patients' lives while developing your career. We provide medical leadership across the whole product lifecycle—from advising on Research & Development investment decisions to leading pre-launch scientific efforts and accelerating evidence-based healthcare changes in the real world. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and allows us to address unmet medical needs effectively.

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.

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.