Therapy Area Specialist – Respiratory

AstraZeneca

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

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in respiratory medicine and account management while providing scientific support to specialist physicians. Proficient in market analysis, strategic implementation, and developing educational initiatives to enhance customer relationships.

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Respiratory Medicine ExpertiseAccount Management SkillsMarket AnalysisGerman Language ProficiencyMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Market AnalysisAccount ManagementScientific SupportTherapeutic ConsultationContinuing Education Development

Soft Skills

Teamworking SkillsCommunication SkillsInitiativeSolution-Oriented ApproachFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Industry Keywords

Severe AsthmaCOPDSpecialist PhysiciansHealthcare StrategyCustomer Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific, therapeutic support and consultation to specialist physicians in hospitals and private practice, with a focus on severe asthma and COPD
Analyze available market data and conduct market and potential analyses
Identify market opportunities
Consistently implement the company strategy
Develop tailored initiatives, such as continuing education and training concepts
Prepare robust account plans and deploy the budget in a targeted manner
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 continuing education formats
Attend congresses, sponsorship activities 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-based experience supporting specialist physicians in hospitals and private practice
Expertise in respiratory medicine or other specialty care areas
Strong knowledge of products, markets and customers
Proven account management skills
Strong teamworking 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
Excellent German and good English language skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

An attractive pipeline and innovative products
Individual development opportunities and a focus on lifelong learning
A high degree of trust, appreciation and scope for contribution 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