Senior Product Specialist Meta+ Rare Disease📣 Job Ad

About AstraZeneca and the Role

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for serious diseases. The company is undergoing a transformation in Saudi Arabia, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030, with investments in talent and digital solutions. Following the acquisition of Alexion in 2021, AstraZeneca is expanding its presence in rare diseases, a therapy area characterized by rapid innovation and significant unmet medical needs.

Position Summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Product Specialist Meta+ - Rare Disease to join the Commercial Team in Riyadh, KSA. This full-time position is responsible for generating clinical demand for rare disease brands in key accounts, identifying business opportunities, and developing relationships with opinion leaders. The Senior Product Specialist will serve as an expert in their therapeutic area, product, and territory knowledge, working closely with the Sales Manager to implement account management strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage healthcare professionals (HCPs) to promote knowledge about rare disease medicines, including value propositions, approved indications, efficacy/safety profiles, and treatment protocols, using science-driven messages.
• Proactively identify new patients and patients on therapy targets.
• Consistently achieve or exceed sales objectives within the assigned region, including accurate 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.
• Identify and develop Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within the territory.
• Liaise with cross-functional medical, marketing, market access, and diagnostic teams to foster long-term relationships and advocacy with KOLs, HCP accounts, and other external stakeholders.
• Organize workshops and educational events to facilitate knowledge sharing among HCPs.
• Collaborate with the Sales Manager to develop and implement strategies to meet promotional objectives.
• Manage allocated budgets and share insights to strengthen brand positioning and access to treatment.
• 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, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and company values.

Qualifications and Requirements

• University degree, preferably in Medical Sciences or Pharmacy.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the hospital business, preferably in niche markets or orphan drugs.
• Experience in the neurology field, with a preference for rare disease experience.
• Proven track record of delivering consistent sales results.
• 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, with strong analytical skills.
• Collaborative and inclusive approach.
• High ethical standards.
• Experience working with an overall rare disease portfolio.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, KSA. Only candidates currently based in KSA will be considered for this role.

Application Information

AstraZeneca is committed to advancing healthcare and innovation. Join our team to contribute to delivering life-changing medicines to patients.