Senior Medical Representative – R&I
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About the Role
AstraZeneca seeks a Senior Medical Representative for the R&I team. The role involves engaging healthcare professionals, driving sales performance, and developing territory strategies to maximize market share.
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Responsibilities
- Engage primary care healthcare professionals in dialogue about approved indications and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on label prescribing.
- Work with Sales Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to meet or exceed sales and call execution goals.
- Drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts and assigned budgets are met.
- Develop and maintain in depth knowledge of the market and manage market information relative to assigned territory.
- Comply with all regulations regarding interactions with healthcare professionals and distribution of samples.
- Ensure excellent medical knowledge and promotional skills related to disease area and product.
Requirements
- Saudi National
- Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical science or similar medical field
- Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical sales experience
- Fluency in English
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Outstanding selling skills and influencing skills
- Planning and organization skills
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About AstraZeneca
- AstraZeneca is a global, science led, patient focused biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines.
Role Summary
- This position is primarily responsible for positively influencing customers’ prescribing behavior to achieve sales targets, develop territory and build strong customer relationships.
What You’ll Do
- Engage primary care healthcare professionals in dialogue about approved indications and product efficacy/safety profiles.
- Work with Sales Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to meet or exceed sales and call execution goals.
- Drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts and assigned budgets to meet or exceed therapeutic and territory expectations.
- Develop and maintain in depth knowledge of the market, demographic, and manage market information relative to assigned sales territory.
- Comply with all regulations regarding interactions with healthcare professionals, distribution of samples, etc.
- Ensure excellent medical knowledge and promotional skills related to his/her disease area and product.
Essential Capabilities
- Saudi National.
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science or any similar medical field.
- Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical sales experience.
- Fluency in English.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong work ethics and cross function teamwork.
- Comprehensive understanding of the commercial pharmaceutical marketplace and strong business acumen.
- Outstanding selling skills and influencing skills.
- Planning and organization skills.
Internal Criteria
- Preferred minimum 2 years of Sales experience with a sound knowledge of account management, including relevant pharmaceutical sales experience.
- Seniority criteria policy will be applied.
Desirable Capabilities
- Previous experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- Business communication and problem solving skills.
- Expertise in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Why AstraZeneca?
- At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.
- An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration.
- Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.
Additional Information
- Only applications in KSA will be considered.
- Date Posted: 15 Jun 2026
- Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026
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