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District Sales Manager - Chicago South, Primary Care - CVRM

AstraZeneca · Wilmington, DE, USA ·

Pay:
$170,000-$215,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

District Sales Manager – Primary Care CVRM, Chicago South

Lead a team of pharmaceutical sales professionals—ranging from early‑career to tenured experts—within the Primary Care market. Your leadership will drive performance, foster growth, and deliver exceptional value to healthcare providers and patients across the district.
The district covers East to the Illinois/Indiana border, West to the Quad Cities, North to the University of Chicago including Naperville, and South to Kankakee and south suburbs including Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Tinley Park, and Joliet.
Leadership Impact

Act as a catalyst for team success, providing strategic direction, clarity, and alignment during high‑impact moments such as product launches. Inspire confidence and clarity for both new‑to‑industry professionals and seasoned experts, empower inclusion and growth, and navigate dynamic market conditions.
Accountabilities

Demonstrate a strong understanding of pharmaceutical products, disease states, and treatment guidelines within the primary care setting.
Apply solid knowledge of sales metrics, market analysis, and budget management to optimize district performance.
Share actionable insights to influence brand strategy and execution.
Lead and inspire a diverse team of sales professionals through inclusion, adaptability, and collaboration during high‑impact events such as product launches.
Coach and develop sales representatives to enhance their skills, customer engagement, and career progression.
Build a collaborative, high‑performing team culture by setting clear expectations and providing ongoing support.
Identify growth opportunities and leverage market insights to implement innovative sales strategies.
Enable team success through multi‑channel engagement and effective use of technology.
Essential Skills and Capabilities

Clinical acumen: deep understanding of cardiovascular primary care drug therapies, clinical conditions, and management strategies.
Business acumen: strong grasp of market dynamics, budget considerations, formulary access, and provider engagement.
Coaching excellence: ability to develop and inspire a team, fostering strong relationships with healthcare providers to drive positive patient outcomes.
Team leadership: proven ability to set direction, drive accountability, and build high‑performing teams.
Growth & innovation perspective: embrace learning agility and leverage technology and data insights to deliver results.
Minimum Skills Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
7 years of demonstrated sales leadership in pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, or related industry experience.
Proven ability to lead teams through dynamic environments, including onboarding new‑to‑industry talent while maintaining engagement and performance among experienced team members.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Preferred Skills Requirements

10+ years of year‑over‑year pharma sales leadership.
Prior launch experience.
Previous therapeutic experience in CVRM, Cardiovascular.
Some experience in Primary Care for a pharma manufacturer.
Demonstrated success in guiding teams through complex product launches, ensuring alignment, motivation, and readiness across varying levels of experience.
Compensation and Benefits

Annual base salary ranges from $170,000 to $215,000, with potential variability based on location, experience, and qualifications. Short‑term incentive bonus opportunities and eligibility for equity‑based long‑term incentive programs (for salaried roles) or retirement contributions (for hourly roles) are offered. Benefit package includes a qualified retirement program (401(k)), paid vacation and holidays, paid leave, and health benefits such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage under applicable plans.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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