AstraZeneca

Senior Product Specialist – CVRM

Western-Jeddah Full time


JOB TITLE  

    Senior Product Specialist – CVRM


ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

SITE DESCRIPTION 

AstraZeneca is experiencing a significant transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, driven by a commitment to advancing healthcare, innovation, and sustainable growth. Building on our global legacy, AZ KSA is rapidly evolving its operations to better serve patients, collaborate with healthcare stakeholders, and contribute to the ambitious goals outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030. We are investing in talent, digital solutions, and new ways of working; all designed to enhance our impact on patient outcomes and reinforce our leadership in therapeutic areas. This dynamic environment calls for visionary, agile professionals who thrive in change and are motivated to help shape the future of healthcare in KSA.  

ROLE SUMMARY

As an Amyloidosis Senior Product Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact in transforming lives of ATTR patients.

you will be responsible for managing end-end approach for Amyloidosis business within key accounts, pro-actively identifying business opportunities, presenting value propositions aligned to stakeholder needs and objectives, and recommending solutions to drive and develop the Amyloidosis business.

Develop strategic and mutually beneficial relationships with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), Decision Making Unit (DMU), and potentially other stakeholders.

You will develop and implement the territory account plans, aligned with the brand plan, to secure and drive business in collaboration with cross-functional teams. It is therefore important that you can build long-term mutual external relationships, partnerships, and networks.

The Amyloidosis Senior Specialist works in key prioritized accounts to drive performance for Amyloidosis business, build and maintain strong business partnerships with key stakeholders and ensure accessibility in key accounts.

Drive HCP and other stakeholder engagement and education on disease and brand. Ensure stock availability & follow-up with internal and external stakeholders for sustained supply.

Understand patient journey and identify leakage points for patients access to medication.

Collaborate across functional areas to drive win/win outcomes that align to organizational objectives, demonstrate AZ values, understand basic business principles and interpret resources available to make sound business decisions.

This Position is based in KSA (Jeddah).

What you’ll do

  • Develop deep understanding of ATTR patient journey, needs and perceptions of key partners, to identify and prioritize key opportunities in the assigned territories.
  • Work with cross functional team to deploy, adapt and master the Amyloidosis account management strategy, including tactics and execution to ensure the successful implementation of ATTR strategy in the assigned accounts.
  • Work closely with CFT to accelerate access in the assigned accounts to ensure brand availability for ATTR patients.
  • Identify customers, map the accounts and patient journey, educate key stakeholders on the disease and impact of the disease.
  • Drives HCP engagement and education on disease and brand in key accounts with high patient potential.
  • Support the brand plan execution in collaboration with cross-functional colleagues & teams and ensure excellence in execution.
  • Demonstrates strong in-depth clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge in relevant disease areas and product mechanisms of action.
  • Improve the identification and diagnosis of patients and manage the market development objectives, strategies, tactics, and action plans within the assigned territories.
  • Ensure the implementation of the brand tactical plans in line with strategy to maximize success of the brand in terms of indications, positioning, accessibility.
  • Ensures stock availability in key accounts & Establish/Manage the End-to-End prescribing processes in the key institutes.
  • Totally responsible on the achievement of company’s sales objectives in the assigned territory
  • Monitor, gather and analyse the data and market dynamics to identify competitive advantage, sizing the opportunities and mitigate the risks.
  • Identify, build, map and maintain strong business relationship with key decision makers, relevant stakeholders, and influencers.
  • Implement ongoing targeting and profiling of customers to achieve the right coverage as per potential.
  • Liaise with medico-marketing teams to execute tactical plan for scaling up product penetration and secure availability.
  • Drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts meet or exceed expectations while managing assigned budgets.
  • Establish and track account performance metrics to evaluate progress and performance, and to assess opportunity and need to adjust plans and associated tasks.
  • Participate in the implementation of key projects as and when required in collaboration with the CFT.
  • Carry out business related actions in line with industry code of ethics and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Corporate responsibilities:

  • Maintain highest ethical standards and work in a spirit of AstraZeneca code of ethics, following rules & norms set by corporate policies.
  • Ensure that all conducted activities are done in accordance with local legislation and corporate standards.
  • Timely report (as per respective procedures) health/environment/wellbeing related accidents; adverse events that you became aware about; change in status of your conflict of interest.

Essential for the role

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (science/Pharma)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty care business (Rare disease, Neuro/Cardio preferred), and new product launches or a sales role of similar complexity.
  • Proven track record of consistent achievement, high-performance, and well-versed in navigating and successfully access and selling to key accounts and key customer segments, demonstrated experience and mastery in account management.
  • Strong scientific acuity in a highly competitive environment.
  • Capitalize on formulary approvals and other opportunities through effective implementation of the Strategic Key-Account management Plans by using a wide variety of promotional, resources and analytical tools to improve efficiency in assigned sales geography, based on local assessment of customer needs.
  • Demonstrated success in engaging and developing lasting relationships with a broad base of key partners in complex clinical environments.
  • Excellent account, projects management skills and strong customer facing skills.

Desirable for the role

  • Saudi National is preferred.
  • Sales experience in institutions with complex ecosystems (patients, healthcare providers, systems, payer).
  • Prior experience with capitalizing on formulary approval – public access and Experience launching new products.
  • Ability to learn, analyze, understand, and convey complex information.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others and influence peers and educate management regarding account needs.
  • Strategic entrepreneur towards customer/partner focused activities to achieve long-term business goals.
  • Broad understanding in patient services, market access, specialty pharmacy, reimbursement and/or medical calling on HCPs with respect to a complex product or reimbursement pathway
  • Demonstrated effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills to prioritize opportunities.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership, organization, and communication skills.
  • Be results oriented with demonstrated time management skills.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.


So, what’s next?

  • Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
  • Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

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Date Posted

03-Mar-2026

Closing Date

08-Mar-2026

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.