AstraZeneca Posted August 18, 2026

Sr. Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Respiratory Specialty Care - Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States of America Full time
Sales Respiratory Senior
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About this opportunity

Sr. Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Respiratory Specialty Care - Virginia Beach, VA

This territory covers all of Hampton Roads- south to the NC border

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life.At AstraZeneca, we are taking bold action on climate because we recognize the connection between healthy people and a healthy planet. As part of our flagship Ambition Zero Carbon program, we have committed to a fully electric vehicle (EV) fleet by the end of 2025, which means that all of our drivers will be assigned an EV.Our ambition is to transform Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) care for patients, moving beyond symptom control to disease modification, remission and, one day, cure. We are united in our relentless pursuit to transform care for millions of people by positively impacting society and the planet. We thrive in an inclusive culture where people feel appreciated, developed and connected.As a Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for the Respiratory Specialty Care Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives!Main Duties and Responsibilities• Develops and demonstrates strong in-depth knowledge of clinical disease states and current treatment guidelines to effectively support and inform healthcare professionals• Effectively communicates product information to healthcare professionals to positively influence prescribing behavior.• Executes call plans and Brand Strategy by translating complex data to actionable insights, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market needs.• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with healthcare professionals, ensuring development of trust and ongoing engagement.• Drives portfolio demand performance through meaningful customer interactions primarily through face to face engagement while also leveraging multiple channels such as digital platforms to effectively reach customers.• Collaborate effectively across sales teams and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of strategies• Demonstrates a growth mindset, seeking innovative approaches to sales and customer engagement, continuously improving strategies and outcomes.• Maintains a focus on the patient by aligning sales strategies with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and healthcare experiences through effective product utilization.Essential Requirements• Bachelor’s Degree• 2+ yrs of demonstrated Sales or Commercial experience or a combination of: pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional or related industry experience• A valid driver’s license and safe driving recordEssential Skills and Capabilities• Clinical Acumen• Business Acumen• Customer Engagement• Growth & Innovation MindsetDesirable Requirements• Therapeutic area experience, specialization in clinical setting, and sales experience

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $83,037 to $189,373. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives, an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

18-Aug-2026

Closing Date

29-Sep-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Sales
Therapeutic area
Respiratory
Location
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States of America
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Sales role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 619 comparable Senior Sales roles across 48 biopharma companies.

619Comparable roles tracked
545Currently active
48Companies hiring similar roles
29Countries represented

Salary context

240 of 619 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $83,037/yr – $189,373/yr
Lowest disclosed · Senior Analyst, Sales Operations · Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. $55,000/yr – $105,000/yr
Peer group range $80,000 – $240,000 (median $125,000)

Where these roles are based

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United States516
China25
Mexico12
Hong Kong11
Taiwan7
Germany6

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Seniority mix

619 of 619 peers have a known seniority level

Senior599
Associate Director20

Therapeutic area mix

294 of 619 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Cardiovascular / CVRM165
Oncology74
Dermatology & Aesthetics16
Neuroscience15
Respiratory13
Rare Disease5
Immunology5
Vaccines & Infectious Disease1

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