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. 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: Join a global, top-performing team filled with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our strength lies in our diversity, mirroring the diverse array of patients we serve. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to voice their ideas, and we embrace different perspectives to advance our collective thinking. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients living with COPD and asthma? If you're interested in becoming part of a company with a 40-year legacy in respiratory diseases and a team that's dedicated to putting patients first, we’d love to have you join us. This is a full-time position in the Calgary Northwest area, where you'll be working with a territory partner. This position requires regular rural travel including some overnight travel. To qualify for this role, you must be based in Calgary. What You’ll Do: Reporting to the Calgary/Manitoba Area Business Manager, you'll collaborate with your territory business partner to create and implement a sales management plan aimed at meeting or surpassing sales goals for your region. You'll promote our range of respiratory products and provide education to our valued customers, thereby contributing to positive outcomes for patients. With your effective communication style, you'll convey product information to physicians, pharmacists, hospital influencers, and allied healthcare professionals by identifying unmet needs and developing solutions to address them. You'll work closely with the sales team, colleagues based at the head office, and key influencers within your District and Regional Business Unit. You'll share insights from the field with your team and head office colleagues to enhance our operations and strengthen our market position. Leveraging your experience, you'll analyze, plan, and execute activities to drive business success in your area, such as organizing sales events, managing expenses, and investing in ongoing education initiatives. Your natural affinity for people will help you build strong team alliances and customer relationships, fostering collaborative working environments. You'll be responsible for collecting and reporting Adverse Events in line with AstraZeneca's policies and procedures. What We’re Looking For: A proven track record in sales, ideally within the pharmaceutical sector however a strong sales background outside of pharma will be considered. A degree in Science, Business, or a related field. Experience in building strong relationships within the primary care community. Familiarity with respiratory diseases is a plus, or the ability to quickly learn and understand this therapeutic area. The ability to positively influence and impact others, quickly establish credibility, and cultivate robust business relationships. Exceptional organizational skills paired with strong communication and business acumen. A commitment to fostering a cohesive and collaborative team environment. A willingness and ability to travel as needed including some overnight travel. A valid driver's license, with a driving abstract required at the time of acceptance. AstraZeneca has committed to all employees will be driving electric vehicles by the end of 2025 as part of our Global Sustainability mission. 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 AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com (mailto:AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com). Date Posted 03-Jun-2025 Closing Date 16-Jun-2025 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.
