Product Specialist

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Product Specialist

Locatie

Egypte

Functie/Business Area

Sales & Account Development

Afdeling

Sales

Werkcategorie

Arbeidsovereenkomst voor onbepaalde tijd

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Product Specialist

About Astellas:
At Astellas we offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark
in doing good for others Our expertise, science and technology make us a
pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas.
It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable
society. Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force.
We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally
in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different
insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative,
external partners. Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising
five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.
We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that
fosters collaboration and ownership. Our aspiration is to bring the best
brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a
unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.

About This Job:
This is an exciting opportunity where you will be responsible for the sales
performance of the newly launched Astellas Nephrology portfolio in Cairo,
Egypt, reporting directly to the National Sales Manager. You will have the
opportunity to support the Astellas transformation journey and shape up the
future ways of working to achieve financial targets.

Key Activities:
Responsible for the sales performance of the Astellas Nephrology portfolio in
the respected country through effective territory management, expert disease
area and product knowledge and through the building of strong relationships
with HCPs and payer organisations.
Meet the assigned targets for profitable sales growth in assigned portfolio
and geography.
Identify and close on business opportunities through active collaboration with
team members.
Continuously enhance therapy and market knowledge, sales, and personal skills.
Realize synergetic advantages and alignment within the assigned portfolio.
Support sales & marketing activities in the assigned geography.
Work closely together with the Sales Force Effectiveness department to enhance
the Astellas ability to successfully stay in tune with market needs and to
obtain optimal sales performance.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:
Substantial experience in a direct field sales role with demonstrated ability
to launch new therapies in Egypt.
Nephrology experience is essential
Should have previous experience working for a global organization and be able
to operate in a matrix team set up.
Excellent communication & presentation skills and ability to develop and
maintain good working relations with internal and external stakeholders
Fluency in English & Arabic

Preferred Knowledge & Experience:
Experience managing both private and government sector would be highly
preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Excel & MS PowerPoint in particular)

Educations/Qualifications:
Education to University level (preferably Pharmacy degree)

Additional information:
Full time, permanent position
Based in Cairo, Egypt
Field based role

What We Offer:
Being part of a global organization contributing towards improved patient
lives
Opportunity and support to continuous development
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.