Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist

At AstraZeneca, we are a place where we draw on our experience to fuse scientific knowledge and commercial acumen. It means we can identify key opportunities for our pipeline in the future and provide guidance to advance it now.

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 2025, which means that all our drivers will be assigned an EV.

As a Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for Primary Care CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism) Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.

Salt Lake City Territory consists of the surrounding areas that include Salt Lake City, Park City, Coalville Morgan and Bountiful.

Accountabilities

• Develop and demonstrate strong knowledge of clinical disease states and treatment guidelines.

• Effectively communicate product information to healthcare professionals to influence prescribing behavior.

• Execute call plans and Brand Strategy by translating data to actionable insights.

• Build and maintain working relationships with healthcare professionals.

• Drive portfolio demand performance through meaningful customer interactions leveraging multiple channels, such as digital platforms and face-to-face engagements to reach the customers.

• Demonstrate openness to new ideas and seek innovative approaches to sales and customer engagement.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 2+ yrs of demonstrated Sales or Commercial experience or a combination of: pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional or related industry experience

• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Preferred Skills and Capabilities

• 5+ years of demonstrated Sales or Commercial pharmaceutical or clinical sales experience

• Customer Engagement: Demonstrated commitment to improving patient outcomes through effective engagement with healthcare professionals.

Business Acumen: Ability to conduct detailed market analysis and leverage insights for strategic planning.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Documented success in account growth within the assigned provider community

• Consistently achieves territory growth by delivering impactful clinical messaging

• Therapeutic area experience, specialization in clinical setting, and sales experience

Compensation Information: The annual base salary (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $100,000 - $125,000. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

At AstraZeneca, we are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear. We shape the future by spotting scientifically led commercial opportunities and acting now to operationalize and scale them. Driven by the solutions we bring to the healthcare ecosystem, we make an impact at every step of the patient’s journey, improving their experience and outcomes. Our inclusive team draws on diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences to create innovative solutions that make a difference.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on patients' lives by applying today!

Date Posted 02-Mar-2026

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