National Sales Director

At AstraZeneca, we are united by a single purpose—to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We are a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business committed to making a relevant difference to patient health. Our culture is defined by an entrepreneurial spirit that dares to do things differently, while always prioritizing the wellbeing of patients, employees, and society.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Commercial leadership and results:

Lead the district/area to meet or exceed business forecasts, market share, and call execution goals; proactively identify risks and remove obstacles to performance.

• Territory planning and goal setting:

Partner with regional sales managers to set clear, ambitious, data‑driven goals for each territory; track progress and course‑correct quickly.

• People leadership and development:

Coach for impact through regular field visits, feedback, and tailored development plans; build bench strength and prepare future leaders

• Cross‑functional orchestration:

Liaise with Medical, Market Access, Operations, Sales Training, and external agencies to ensure aligned, compliant, and effective execution of marketing and account plans.

• Customer and stakeholder engagement:

Deepen relationships with key hematology centers, HCPs, and healthcare systems to understand needs, create value, and expand appropriate access for patients.

• Operational rigor and compliance:

Maintain high standards of financial stewardship, forecasting, and resource allocation; ensure full compliance with regulations governing HCP interactions, sampling, and promotional activities.

• Insights and best practice sharing: Translate market and field insights into actionable strategies; share best practices nationally to elevate performance.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
• 5+ years of consistent success in Oncology (hematology experience strongly preferred)
• Proven success as a regional sales director or national sales director or equivalent people‑leadership role
• Budget and financial management ability, and strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Exposure to other business functions such as Product Management, Medical or Market Access would be a plus

Date Posted

03-Nov-2025

Closing Date

23-Nov-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.