Therapy Area Specialist – Breast Cancer Oncology

AstraZeneca

. Provide support and expert therapeutic advice to oncology specialists in hospitals and private practice .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRostock • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology sales and account management, with a strong focus on breast cancer. Possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strategic networks within the oncology care landscape.

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Oncology Sales ExperienceAccount ManagementNetwork DevelopmentMarket AnalysisBusiness-Fluent German and English

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Hard Skills

Market AnalysisAccount PlanningBudget ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTherapeutic Advice

Soft Skills

Persuasive CommunicationCustomer FocusHigh MotivationInitiativeCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Certification

Industry Keywords

OncologyBreast CancerHealthcare PolicyKey Opinion LeadersStrategic Networks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support and expert therapeutic advice to oncology specialists in hospitals and private practice
Build, develop, and maintain strategic networks with relevant oncology stakeholders
Identify and develop regional collaboration opportunities to optimize patient care for breast cancer
Collaborate with key opinion leaders and initiate and support scientific and educational activities
Analyze market data, conduct market and potential analyses, and identify market opportunities
Implement the company strategy as well as training and education concepts
Prepare account plans and manage the budget responsibly
Implement account strategies and plans in compliance with all applicable regulations and codes
Collaborate with Sales, Medical, and Marketing to optimize marketing, sales, and medical activities
Attend congresses, sponsorship events, and other events to maintain customer relationships and support professional development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed a degree in business administration or a natural science, or equivalent training, or certification as a pharmaceutical sales representative
Field sales or account management experience in oncology, preferably with a focus on breast cancer
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong networks within the oncology care landscape
A network of relevant key opinion leaders, breast centers, and decision-makers within the territory is desirable
Ideally based within or close to the sales territory
Sound product, market, and customer knowledge, as well as an understanding of healthcare policy and related contexts
Confident presence, persuasive communication, and the ability to inspire others
Excellent communication skills, strong customer focus, high motivation, and initiative
Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken

Benefits

Comp & perks

Individual development opportunities and a focus on lifelong learning
Trust, appreciation, and the opportunity to shape the business
Diverse, inclusive, and prejudice-free working environment
Sustainable company with the goal of becoming carbon negative across the entire value chain by 2030
Attractive benefits package, including EGYM Wellpass and Corporate Benefits
Innovative products and an attractive pipeline