Regional Sales Director, Rare Disease, Neurology

AstraZeneca

. Lead the District Team to achieve or exceed established sales forecasts and call execution targets .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and financial management skills to drive sales performance and team development. Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations while fostering effective communication and collaboration within the team.

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Leadership AbilitiesFinancial Management SkillsSales Training ExperienceCoaching and DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Sales ForecastingPerformance EvaluationGoal SettingCoachingTeam Development

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ComplianceSample DistributionSales ExecutionTerritory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the District Team to achieve or exceed established sales forecasts and call execution targets
Collaborate with individual sales representatives to set appropriate and challenging goals for each territory
Proactively anticipate and address obstacles that may hinder performance and results
Evaluate individual and team progress toward goals, providing coaching to drive improvement
Develop sales representatives to enhance their skills and prepare them for advanced career opportunities, including future District Manager roles
Ensure compliance with all regulations governing interactions with healthcare professionals, sample distribution, and related activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Proven leadership abilities
Financial management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Previous management experience (desirable)
Prior exposure to or experience in other functional areas of the business, such as Sales Training, Operations, Brand Team, or Managed Markets (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive environment with equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees
Disability and special-needs accommodation available through the application form