Senior Product Specialist - Rare Disease

SENIOR PRODUCT SPECIALIST, RARE DISEASE

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Pharmaceutical Sales? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the lives of patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.We are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear – shaping the future by spotting a scientifically-led commercial opportunity and acting now to operationalise and scale it.

Our Singapore Marketing Company (SGMC) is responsible for the marketing of our medicines in Singapore. Here you’ll also find colleagues from AstraZeneca’s corporate functions and our Asia and International regions’ sales and marketing teams. As a member of theSingapore Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (SAPI), all of our sales, marketing and communications activities are subject to the SAPI Code of Conduct.

BUSINESS AREA – Singapore Marketing Company, Rare Disease Business Unit

AstraZeneca is accelerating the expansion of our geographical footprint in rare diseases following the acquisition of Alexion in 2021. Rare disease is a high-growth therapy area with rapid innovation and significant unmet medical need. Over 7,000 rare diseases are known today – yet less than 1% of them have an approved treatment. As we begin to build our position as a Rare Disease leader, we seek a Senior Product Specialist to join our Rare Disease Business Unit in Singapore.

Join a high-performing team, empowered to cut through the noise and drive real change. Our agility and pace, coupled with scientific focus, powers us to spot opportunities in the market that keep us moving forward and into new spaces. It’s our drive and ambition that truly sets us apart. Powered with diverse knowledge and a growth mindset of lifelong learning. Our rich pipeline means big potential: to explore diverse areas, seize opportunities and achieve more than you ever thought possible.

What you’ll do

Committed to delivering innovative Rare Disease solutions, you will exhibit AstraZeneca’s pro-active propositions to discover new business opportunities and actively influence clinical demands through engagement programmes with long-term relationships with stakeholders.

Essential for the role

• University degree
• Valid Class 3/3A driving license
• An accessible vehicle able to be use for work/ on field full time such as a family car, leased vehicle or own vehicle

Desirable for the role

• High grades in university degree in natural sciences
• You have 3-5 years of Pharmaceutical sales experience in Neurology, Haematology or Specialty Care Therapeutic Areas.
• Track record of engaging key stakeholders in complex clinical environments, e.g., mid and senior level healthcare professionals, key accounts and the medical community
• Execute strategies and business plans to meet or exceed sales and call execution goals in territory
• Drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts and assigned budgets meet or exceed therapeutic and territory expectations.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of market, access, and managed markets information relative to assigned sales territory
• Comply with all regulations regarding interactions with healthcare professionals, distribution of samples, etc.
• Convey clear value propositions to HCPs
• Proven track record in influencing the stakeholder decision-making process and creating value in an ecosystem with multiple influential players / decision makers
• Proven demonstration of successful working in complex cross functional teams

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of employment visa/work permit in Singapore. 

Depending on candidate experience, this position may be filled at the following levels: Senior Product Specialist or Product Executive.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.