AstraZeneca

Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Primary Care R&I - Tifton, GA

AstraZeneca$80K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 2 years in Sales, B2B, or Commercial experience
  • Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
  • Familiarity with the healthcare or pharmacy industry, especially in Respiratory areas (preferred)
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities
  • Results-oriented with effective time management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Educate healthcare professionals on product knowledge and clinical evidence
  • Drive sales performance and meet/exceed sales forecasts
  • Complete training requirements, including product exams
  • Maintain knowledge of market demographics and managed care information
  • Develop local sales strategies with District Sales Manager
  • Implement Strategic Targeting Plans to capitalize on opportunities
  • Provide educational programs to healthcare providers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Employee assistance programs for personal and family support
Full Job Description
The AstraZeneca's US BioPharma Respiratory and Immunology (R&I) Team holds a unique position in respiratory disease, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), with a range of differentiated potential medicines in development by using novel combinations, biologics and devices. The pipeline also has several promising assets in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases within areas such as psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, systemic lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

As a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for R&I Primary Care Team, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives!

The towns covered in this role are Tifton, Valdosta, Quitman, Douglas, Cordele, Fitzgerald, Ocilla, Ashburn, Perry, Bonaire, Eastman

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop superior product and disease state knowledge and effectively educate and engage healthcare professionals in dialogue about clinical evidence, approved indications, and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients.
  • Function independently with sales proficiency to drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts and assigned budgets meet or exceed therapeutic and territory expectations.
  • Successfully complete training requirements, including product examinations.
  • Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of market, demographic, and managed care information relative to your assigned sales territory.
  • Partner with your District Sales Manager and Regional Sales Director to develop a local strategy and business plan to generate recognizable increases of sales in your territory.
  • Capitalize on formulary approvals and other opportunities through effective implementation of the Strategic Targeting Plans by using a wide variety of promotional, personnel resources and analytical tools to enhance effectiveness in assigned sales territory, based on local assessment of customer needs.
  • Provide special education to healthcare providers through appropriate programs that fall within AstraZeneca's ethical guidelines.
  • Work with Pharmaceutical Sales Specialists around common objectives to coordinate selling efforts.


Essential Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • At least 2 years of demonstrated Sales or B2B, or Commercial experience
  • A driver's license and safe driving record


Desirable Requirements
  • Knowledge of the medical, healthcare or pharmacy industry and skills in clinical; preferably within Respiratory therapeutic areas
  • Prior sales experience
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership
  • Exemplified judgment and decision-making capability
  • Be results-oriented with demonstrated time management skills
  • Ability to learn, analyze, understand and convey complex information


Date Posted
21-Aug-2026

Closing Date
27-Aug-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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