SeniorFull TimeEN
Medical Specialist - Oncology (Mindanao)
Do you have expertise in, and passion for pharmaceutical sales? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact an organisation that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
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.
At AstraZeneca, we unlock the power of what science can do. Empowered to explore, everyday we work towards our ultimate aim – treating, preventing, modifying and even curing complex diseases.
What you’ll do
We are currently looking for a Medical Specialist to join the Oncology team to continue and build on the team’s success.
Reporting to the Area Manager/First Line Sales Manager
Job Accountabilities:
Engage specialists healthcare professionals in dialogue about approved indications and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients
Build high disease, patient journey, market and product expertise in assigned therapeutic area
Work with Sales Manager to develop a local territory specific strategy and business plan to meet or exceed sales targets and call execution goals in territory
Ensure strong link between calls and speaker-led objectives (virtual/F2F) to the goal agreed upon with sales manager
Drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts targets and assigned budgets meet or exceed therapeutic and territory expectations
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of market, demographic, and managed markets information relative to assigned sales territory
Effectively map out, engage and develop stakeholder adoption in assigned key territories/hospitals
Develop key account plans that maximizes identified opportunities to expand and drive business
Collaborates effectively with internal cross functional team to achieve specific account objectives
Comply with all regulations regarding interactions with healthcare professionals, distribution of samples, etc.
Takes an active role in task forces in district and regional activities
Act as a trainer to new MRs
Act as field training faculty for sales competency building
Act as a coaching buddy and mentor for identified MRs in the team or district
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years in position to be considered for promotion
Sales performance (weighted) for the past two years and current YTD is:
above 90% or
above national performance of BU/TA
Growth is above national BU/TA for current YTD
Rating of at least 3 in the MR Proficiency Level to be considered for MS
Not under the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) at the time of the promotion assessment
No COC violation of suspension in the last 12 months
Has a strong commitment to personal development and have discussed progression aspirations with their manager
Consistently embody and demonstrate AstraZeneca’s core values in their actions and decisions, setting a positive example for others to follow
Application needs to be endorsed by District Business Manager (DBM), Senior District Business Manager (SDBM), National Sales Manager (NSM), Francise Lead (FL) and Business Unit Head (BUH) or Business Unit Director (BUD)
Required Documents:
Letter of Intent
Line Manager, NSM and BUD/BUH endorsement (for cross-BU applications)
CV
Deadline to submit for Internal Applications: Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
Why AstraZeneca?
Here you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients’ lives. With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines – for the world’s most complex diseases. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and shaping the patient ecosystem.
With our ground-breaking pipeline, the outlook is bright. Be proud to be part of a place that has achieved so much, yet is still moving forward. There’s no better time to join our global, growing enterprise as we lead the way for healthcare and society.
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.
Where can I find out more?
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Date Posted
12-May-2026Closing Date
30-May-2026AstraZeneca 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.
