**This role is to cover Sudbury**

Our Company:

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

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

The Position:

Are you motivated to make a difference in your career? Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and the broader team? The Primary Care Representative promotes AstraZeneca’s Respiratory portfolio and develops relationships with primary care providers and retail pharmacies in the area. 

Responsibilities:

• You will build and execute your sales management plan to meet or exceed sales goals for your territory. 
• You will promote our Respiratory portfolio and educate our customers to create positive outcomes for patients. 
• You will disseminate product information to physicians, nurses and pharmacists and uncover unmet needs for which we will develop solutions. 
• You will collaborate closely with colleagues, head office-based partners and key influencers within your District and Regional Business Unit 
• You will share field insights with your team and head office partners to enhance ways of working 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 continuing education projects. 
• Your affinity for people will naturally build strong affiliations with your team and customers ensuring reciprocal working relationships.

Qualifications: 

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Administration or equivalent 
• You have previous sales experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry and have preferably completed your CPPE accreditation. 
• You have built strong and long-lasting relationships with healthcare professionals in the territory.
• You have knowledge of Respiratory or you can demonstrate the ability to learn this therapeutic area. 
• You positively influence others and quickly establish credibility while building strong business relationships.
• You demonstrate the ability to adapt to a changing environment, to integrate new ways of working and new technologies in your day-to-day work.
• You are well-organized with strong communication and business skills. 
• You are committed to developing a cohesive team environment. 
• You are fluent in French (spoken and written). Proficiency in English is an required.
• You hold a valid driver's license (a valid driver abstract requested at time of acceptance). 

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 12 years
• Top 100 Employers Award
• Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
• Learn more about working with us in Canada
• View our YouTube channel

Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

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].

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AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs.  In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role).  Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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