Role at a glance
- Job function
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Sales Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Sales
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ yrs Demonstrated Sales or Commercial experience or a combination of: pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional...
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree
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Role Summary
The District Sales Manager will lead the Specialty Care Team and support sales performance in specialized pharmaceutical markets. The role focuses on customer engagement, market insights, coaching, and team development to help improve the impact of specialized treatments on patients’ lives.
What You'll Do
- Demonstrate understanding of specialized pharmaceutical products, disease states, and treatment guidelines.
- Use sales metrics, market analysis, and budget management within the specialty care environment.
- Identify healthcare professional needs and share insights to guide Brand Strategy.
- Coach and develop sales representatives, including in-field customer engagement.
- Build a collaborative, performance-driven team environment with clear expectations and support.
- Enable access across accounts through multiple selling channels and relevant technology.
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View full postingQualifications
Bachelor’s Degree; 3+ years of sales or commercial experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional, or related industry; leadership or people management experience; valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3+ yrs Demonstrated Sales or Commercial experience or a combination of: pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional...
- Proven leadership capabilities and/or people management experience
- A valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Original job description
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Original job description
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At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means 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 think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life.
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 2030, which means that all our drivers will be assigned an EV.
As a District Sales Manager for the Specialty Care Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.
Accountabilities
• Demonstrates strong understanding of specialized pharmaceutical products, disease states, and treatment guidelines within the specialty care setting.
• Possesses and demonstrates a solid grasp of sales metrics, market analysis, and budget management within the specialty care environment.
• Understands and identifies HCP needs.
• Shares insights to guide Brand Strategy.
• Actively engages in coaching and development of sales representatives to enhance their performance and professional growth including in field with customer engagement.
• Cultivates a collaborative and performance-driven team environment, setting clear expectations and providing necessary support for sales representatives to excel.
• Actively seeks out opportunities for growth, leveraging market insights and customer feedback to drive innovative sales strategies.
• Enables team to gain access via multiple selling channels across accounts, leveraging relevant technology to achieve impact.
Essential Skills/Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ yrs Demonstrated Sales or Commercial experience or a combination of: pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional or related industry
• Proven leadership capabilities and/or people management experience
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Essential Skills and Capabilities
• Clinical Acumen: Extensive understanding of specialized pharmaceutical products, disease states, and treatment guidelines relevant to specific medical specialties.
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of the targeted and specialized markets, including specialty clinics, hospital departments, and specialist healthcare providers, along with associated market access challenges.
• Coaching Excellence: Expertise in coaching to engage with specialist physicians, key opinion leaders, and healthcare teams to effectively communicate the value of specialized treatments and address unique clinical needs of patients.
• Build High-Performing Teams: Proven ability to drive accountability and set direction aligned to business priorities to build high-performing teams.
• Growth and Innovation Mindset: Ability to foster a growth mindset and learning agility by leveraging new technology and data insights.
Create a safe space that fosters a game-changing mindset. Be part of creating the right environment that empowers our people to have a winning mindset. Our agile and entrepreneurial team of visionaries is trusted to innovate and experiment, supported to learn fast from failures and move on.
Join us at AstraZeneca and be part of a team that is making a real difference in patients' lives. Apply now!
Date Posted
14-Sep-2026Closing Date
27-Sep-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
About the company
AstraZeneca
Large Enterprise
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the company focuses on areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, renal, metabolism, and respiratory diseases, striving to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. With a strong commitment to scientific excellence and collaboration, AstraZeneca invests in cutting-edge technologies and partnerships to drive advancements in healthcare. The company is also committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility, aiming to make a positive impact on communities worldwide.