Primary Care Representative ( Kelowna/ Kamloops )- 1 year contract

About Our Company:

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, daring thinking, and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to build a strong culture of collaboration and partnership by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely crafted with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm, and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca is an excellent place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking bold actions to address some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Summary of Position:

Be part of a global, winning team filled with the smartest minds. Our diversity is our strength, it reflects the variety of patients we serve. We strive to create a place where everyone is empowered to speak up and share ideas, and we welcome alternative perspectives to push our thinking further, together. Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of patients living with COPD and asthma? If you’re interested in joining a company with a 40-year heritage in respiratory diseases, and a team dedicated to putting patients first, please join us.

What You’ll Do:

• Reporting to the BC Area Business Manager, you will work with your territory business partner, you will build and execute your sales management plan to meet or exceed sales goals for your territory.
• You will promote our portfolio of Respiratory products and educate our valued customers to create positive outcomes for patients.
• Your communication style will easily disseminate product information to physicians, pharmacists, hospital influencers and allied healthcare professionals by uncovering unmet needs, and we will develop solutions to meet those needs.
• You will partner with the sales team, head office-based colleagues and key influencers within your District and Regional Business Unit.
• You will share field insights with your team and head office partners to improve how we work and accelerate our market position.
• Your previous experience will enable you to analyze, plan and implement activities to drive business success in your territory such as sales events, expense management and investments in continuous education projects.
• Your affinity for people will naturally build strong team affiliations and customers ensuring reciprocal working relationships.
• You will collect and report Adverse Events in accordance with AstraZeneca policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

• You possess a Degree in Science, Business or equivalent.
• You have previous pharmaceutical sales experience and have preferably completed your CPPE accreditation .
• You have experience building relationships with the primary care community and knowledge of respiratory diseases or you can demonstrate the ability to learn this therapeutic area.
• You positively impact and influence others and quickly establish credibility while building strong business relationships.
• You are well-organized with strong communication and business skills.
• You are committed to a developing a cohesive team environment.
• You enjoy and are able to travel.
• You hold a valid driver's license (a valid driver abstract requested at time of acceptance).

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $83K to $132K. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Who We Are:

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
• View our YouTube channel

This is the place to make a meaningful impact – on patients’ lives and your personal growth. It’s both exciting and inspiring, and it’s what keeps us motivated every day.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).