About the role

Therapy Area Specialist in the Respiratory department of AstraZeneca focusing on managing relationships with specialists and developing educational concepts. Responsible for market analysis and strategic planning in the therapeutic area.

Responsibilities

Influence and provide high-level scientific support to specialists in hospitals and in private practice, advising comprehensively and therapeutically on the indications severe asthma and CRSwNP (chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps)
Analyze and evaluate available market data, e.g., through market and potential analyses, to systematically identify opportunities and growth prospects
Consistently implement the company strategy and develop target-group-specific measures (e.g., continuing education and training concepts) to ensure achievement of objectives — always aligned with the individual needs of each customer
Create account plans and deploy the available budget purposefully and efficiently — in close coordination with Medical, Marketing and Therapy Area Specialists from other regions
Implement account strategies and plans in strict compliance with all internal and external guidelines and relevant codes
Work closely with First Line Sales Managers, Medical Science Liaison Managers and Marketing to generate valuable stakeholder insights and to optimally align marketing, sales and medical activities
Develop and deliver innovative educational concepts that reflect current customer needs
Attend congresses, sponsorships and events — both for active customer relationship management and for personal professional development

Completed degree in business administration or a natural science, or qualification as a certified pharmaceutical representative
Several years of experience supporting specialists in hospitals and in private practice, and expertise in respiratory therapy areas or other specialty-care areas (e.g., rheumatology)
In-depth knowledge of products, market structures and customer requirements
Demonstrable experience in account management and strategic customer development
Strong team orientation, excellent communication skills and a confident presence
High flexibility, willingness to travel and an independent working style
Very good MS Office skills as well as fluent German and good English skills

A high level of trust, appreciation and room to shape your role within a focused and passionate team
Office space in the heart of Hamburg that enables collaborative, flexible and agile working
A diverse, inclusive and non-discriminatory working environment committed to the "Charta der Vielfalt" (German Diversity Charter), which not only allows differences but actively promotes them and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics
A sustainable company committed to becoming climate-neutral by 2030
An attractive benefits package including EGYM Wellpass, Corporate Benefits and more