Oncology Sales Representative - West

*This role is based out of Alberta or British Columbia

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

Oncology at AstraZeneca

Be part of fulfilling our ambition to be world leaders in Oncology. We are already the fastest growing team within AstraZeneca and across the industry, and there are countless new indications and targets in our exciting pipeline. We deliver this value through launch excellence, commercial effectiveness, and maximizing the lifecycle. With our commercialized portfolio, we are confident we can change the practice of medicine and redefine cancer treatment.

Our Position

Reporting to the Oncology Sales Manager – GU/GYNE, you are responsible for developing strategic relationships with key influencers, based on a deep scientific understanding of issues, to create opportunities and improve access to medicines for patient.

Are you entrepreneurial in nature, with a passion for customer engagement and putting patients first? Do you want to join a culture that is science and patient-focused, agile and impactful, focused on building opportunities to improve patient care?

Responsibilities include:

• Build effective account strategies and plans in order to drive sales performance to exceed expectations while you creatively work within assigned budgets
• Effectively communicate the scientific and clinical benefits of our products to top research and clinical practitioners
• Drive successful product launches aligned to core brand strategy in a fast-paced environment
• Create deep key account and key influencer relationships by analyzing problems, gaining new insights, considering options and identifying innovative solutions by being tenacious and drawing upon all available resources
• Build and arrange effective speaker programs with physician advocates and KOLs working with the broader Sales, Brand and Scientific team
• Work aligned to all external regulations and internal policies and training requirements
• Work collaboratively to share improved practices and build new ways to learn and work across shared platforms
• Collect and report Adverse Events in accordance with AstraZeneca policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• University degree in science and/or business
• Oncology sales experience with a solid understanding of institutional account management is an asset
• Able to positively impact and influence others and quickly establish credibility while building strong business relationships
• Experience engaging key influencers in sophisticated clinical environments, have built the strategy to improve treatment and implemented the strategy using planning and influencing skills
• Well-organized with strong communication and business skills
• A great teammate, able to work within a diverse, cross functional team, you improve team cohesiveness and agility

Summary:

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
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Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

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.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $114,000 to $157,000. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program (if applicable to role).  Benefits offered include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, annual Personal Days, a variety of wellness-related leaves (paid and unpaid) as well as a Company-wide holiday shut-down between Christmas and New Years.

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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.