AstraZeneca

Sr. Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Respiratory Specialty Care - Virginia Beach, VA

AstraZeneca$83K — $189K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 2+ years of sales or commercial experience
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare or clinical settings preferred
  • Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
  • Ability to demonstrate both clinical and business acumen

Responsibilities

  • Develop in-depth knowledge of clinical disease states and treatment guidelines
  • Communicate product information to influence healthcare professionals
  • Execute call plans aligned with market needs
  • Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals
  • Drive demand performance through face-to-face and digital interactions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategy alignment
  • Focus on improving patient outcomes through effective sales strategies

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off for vacation and holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses
  • Opportunity for equity-based awards
Full Job Description
Sr. Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Respiratory Specialty Care - Virginia Beach, VA

This territory covers all of Hampton Roads- south to the NC border

As a Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for the Respiratory Specialty Care Team, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives!

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Develops and demonstrates strong in-depth knowledge of clinical disease states and current treatment guidelines to effectively support and inform healthcare professionals
• Effectively communicates product information to healthcare professionals to positively influence prescribing behavior.
• Executes call plans and Brand Strategy by translating complex data to actionable insights, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market needs.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with healthcare professionals, ensuring development of trust and ongoing engagement.
• Drives portfolio demand performance through meaningful customer interactions primarily through face to face engagement while also leveraging multiple channels such as digital platforms to effectively reach customers.
• Collaborate effectively across sales teams and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of strategies
• Demonstrates a growth mindset, seeking innovative approaches to sales and customer engagement, continuously improving strategies and outcomes.
• Maintains a focus on the patient by aligning sales strategies with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and healthcare experiences through effective product utilization.

Essential Requirements
• 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

Essential Skills and Capabilities
• Clinical Acumen
• Business Acumen
• Customer Engagement
• Growth & Innovation Mindset

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

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $83,037 to $189,373. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted
18-Aug-2026

Closing Date
29-Sep-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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