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About the Role

AstraZeneca is expanding its presence in the rare diseases therapy area. We are seeking a Senior Product Specialist for Rare Diseases to join the Commercial Team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, or Riyadh, and involves generating clinical demand for our brands in key accounts and identifying business opportunities.

Role Overview

The Senior Product Specialist will be responsible for generating clinical demand for rare disease medicines among healthcare professionals (HCPs). This includes identifying new patients and those currently on therapy, presenting value propositions, and recommending patient-centric solutions. The role involves developing strategic relationships with HCPs, Key External Experts (KEEs), and other stakeholders, leveraging a deep scientific understanding of rare diseases and therapeutic solutions. This position reports directly to the Sales Manager and works closely to adapt AstraZeneca's account management strategy to the local market.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage HCPs to promote knowledge of rare disease medicines, including value propositions, approved indications, efficacy/safety profiles, and treatment protocols, using science-driven messages and appropriate channels.
• Achieve or exceed sales objectives within the assigned region, ensuring accurate and timely tracking and reporting of sales activities.
• Demonstrate in-depth clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge of relevant disease states and product mechanisms of action.
• Improve patient identification and diagnosis, and manage market development objectives, strategies, tactics, and action plans within the territory.
• Increase disease awareness among key target groups and collaborate with HCPs to identify and test high-risk patients.
• Establish and develop a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) network within the territory.
• Liaise with cross-functional medical, marketing, market access, and diagnostic teams to foster long-term relationships with KOLs, HCP accounts, and other stakeholders.
• Organize workshops and educational events to facilitate knowledge sharing among HCPs.
• Collaborate with the Sales Manager and/or Franchise Manager to develop and implement promotional strategies and actions.
• Manage allocated budget and share insights to enhance brand positioning, promotional efforts, and treatment access.
• Ensure optimal utilization of rare disease products in line with national/local guidelines and product licenses.
• Adhere to business ethics, local laws, policies, and marketing procedures, maintaining high standards of ethics and integrity.

Qualifications and Requirements

• University degree, preferably in Medical Sciences or Pharmacy.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the hospital business, preferably in niche markets or orphan drugs.
• Proven track record of delivering consistent, top-tier sales results.
• Experience in the neurology field, preferably with rare diseases.
• Sales experience in rare diseases is preferred.
• Experience in project management.
• Strong influencing skills to engage key stakeholders in complex clinical environments.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach with strong analytical skills.
• Collaborative and inclusive mindset with high ethical standards.
• Experience working with an overall rare disease portfolio.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position within the Commercial Team, focusing on rare diseases. The role requires working closely with the Sales Manager and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives in Jeddah, Makkah, or Riyadh.

Application Information

AstraZeneca is committed to delivering life-changing medicines to patients. Candidates with the required experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply.