Senior Product Specialist - Rare Disease (Eastern Region)

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a globally recognized, science-led biopharmaceutical enterprise dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. As a leader in the industry, we combine scientific excellence with an unwavering commitment to patient care, driving innovation to transform healthcare outcomes. Our agility, pace, and deep scientific focus enable us to identify and capitalize on market opportunities, fostering continuous growth and expansion into new therapeutic areas. By joining AstraZeneca, you will become part of a high-performing team empowered to drive meaningful change, leveraging cutting-edge science to address unmet medical needs and improve lives worldwide.

Site Overview: AstraZeneca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

AstraZeneca is undergoing a transformative phase in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligned with the ambitious goals of Saudi Vision 2030. Our operations in KSA are evolving to enhance patient care, strengthen collaborations with healthcare stakeholders, and contribute to sustainable growth. We are investing in talent acquisition, digital innovation, and modernized ways of working to amplify our impact on patient outcomes and solidify our leadership in key therapeutic areas. This dynamic environment seeks forward-thinking, adaptable professionals who thrive in evolving landscapes and are eager to shape the future of healthcare in the region.

Role Overview

As part of our commitment to advancing rare disease care, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Product Specialist – Rare Disease to join our Commercial Team in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is pivotal in establishing AstraZeneca as a leader in rare disease treatment by driving clinical demand, identifying business opportunities, and fostering strategic relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders. The Senior Product Specialist will serve as a therapeutic area expert, leveraging deep product and territory knowledge to execute tailored strategies that maximize patient access to life-changing medicines.

The role will collaborate closely with the Franchise Head and Sales Manager to adapt and deploy AstraZeneca’s account management strategy, ensuring alignment with local market dynamics. Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, the Senior Product Specialist will be responsible for generating clinical demand for rare disease therapies, presenting compelling value propositions, and identifying patient-centric solutions. This position requires a strong scientific foundation, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build mutually beneficial partnerships with healthcare stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Engaging Healthcare Professionals (HCPs): Facilitate informed discussions with HCPs to promote the value proposition of rare disease medicines, including approved indications, efficacy, safety profiles, and treatment protocols. Utilize science-driven, balanced messaging and a mix of face-to-face and digital channels to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients.
• Driving Clinical Demand: Proactively identify new patient targets and opportunities for therapy adoption, ensuring consistent achievement or exceeding of sales objectives in the assigned region. Maintain accurate and timely tracking and reporting of sales activities to measure performance and inform strategic decisions.
• Demonstrating Expertise: Exhibit a deep understanding of relevant disease states, therapeutic mechanisms, and product profiles to effectively educate and influence stakeholders. Stay abreast of scientific advancements and market trends to inform strategic recommendations and tactics.
• Market Development: Develop and execute market development objectives, strategies, and action plans to enhance disease awareness, improve patient identification and diagnosis, and drive adoption of rare disease therapies within the territory.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strategic relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs), HCPs, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration, share insights, and advocate for patient-centric solutions. Serve as a trusted advisor to support informed decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
• Performance Measurement: Focus on the three key imperatives to drive success: increasing disease awareness among target groups, collaborating with HCPs to identify high-risk patients, and establishing robust market development strategies to ensure sustainable growth and impact.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a results-driven professional with a strong background in rare disease therapeutics, commercial strategy, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a scientific or medical degree, along with proven experience in a product specialist or similar role within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. Exceptional communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills are essential, as is the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Fluency in Arabic and English is preferred, and a deep commitment to improving patient care in rare disease will be a key driver of success in this role.