Therapy Area Specialist – Respiratory

AstraZeneca

. Provide scientific, therapeutic advice to specialist physicians in hospitals and private practice, with a focus on severe asthma and COPD .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeHalle • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in respiratory medicine and account management, with a strong focus on providing scientific and therapeutic advice to specialist physicians. Proficient in market analysis and developing tailored educational initiatives to enhance customer relationships and support professional development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Field Sales ExperienceAccount Management SkillsExpertise in Respiratory MedicineVery Good MS Office SkillsFluent in German and Good English

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Market AnalysisAccount PlanningBudget DeploymentCustomer Relationship ManagementEducational Format Design

Soft Skills

TeamworkCommunication SkillsInitiativeSolution-Oriented ApproachFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Industry Keywords

Severe AsthmaCOPDSpecialist PhysiciansContinuing EducationCompliance Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific, therapeutic advice to specialist physicians in hospitals and private practice, with a focus on severe asthma and COPD
Analyze available market data, conduct market and potential analyses, and identify market opportunities
Consistently implement the company strategy and develop tailored initiatives, such as continuing education and training concepts
Prepare robust account plans and deploy the budget effectively in collaboration with Medical, Marketing, and colleagues in neighboring regions
Implement account strategies and plans in compliance with internal and external regulations and codes
Work closely with First Line Sales Managers, Medical Science Liaison Managers, and Marketing
Design and implement innovative educational formats based on current customer needs
Attend congresses, sponsorships, and events to maintain customer relationships, build networks, and support professional development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed degree in business administration or a natural science, or qualification as a certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Proven field sales experience supporting specialist physicians in hospitals and private practice
Expertise in respiratory medicine or other Specialty Care areas
Strong product, market, and customer knowledge
Proven account management skills
Excellent teamwork and communication skills, a high degree of initiative, and a flexible, solution-oriented approach
Willingness and ability to travel throughout the specified territory
Very good MS Office skills
Very good German and good English skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

An attractive pipeline and innovative products
Individual development opportunities and a strong focus on lifelong learning
A high degree of trust, appreciation, and scope for contributing ideas within a focused and passionate team
A diverse, inclusive, and bias-free working environment
A sustainable company committed to becoming carbon negative across its entire value chain by 2030
An attractive benefits package, including EGYM Wellpass, Corporate Benefits, and much more