Summary
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company, and this role is part of its growing team in Saudi Arabia. The Senior Medical Representative will engage primary care healthcare professionals, provide approved product information, develop territory plans, and work toward sales and market-share targets. Applicants must be Saudi nationals with a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science and at least two years of pharmaceutical-company experience; multinational experience is preferred. The role is based in Riyadh, and only applications from within KSA will be considered.
The posting
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JOB TITLE
Senior Medical Representative
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.
SITE DESCRIPTION
AstraZeneca is experiencing a significant transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, driven by a commitment to advancing healthcare, innovation, and sustainable growth. Building on our global legacy, AZ KSA is rapidly evolving its operations to better serve patients, collaborate with healthcare stakeholders, and contribute to the ambitious goals outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030. We are investing in talent, digital solutions, and new ways of working; all designed to enhance our impact on patient outcomes and reinforce our leadership in therapeutic areas. This dynamic environment calls for visionary, agile professionals who thrive in change and are motivated to help shape the future of healthcare in KSA.
ROLE SUMMARY
The successful applicant will be part of a new, exciting, and growing team.
You will positively influence customers’ prescribing behaviour to achieve sales targets. Develop territory and build strong customer relationships with the objective of maximizing sales volume and market share of designated products on a given territory.
If you believe in putting patients first, setting the standard for excellence and understand the best work is done together, you could be a good fit.
What you’ll do
- Successfully complete all training requirements, including product examinations.
- Engage primary care healthcare professionals in dialogue about approved indications and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients.
- Work with Sales Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to meet or exceed sales and call execution goals in territory
- Drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts 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.
- Comply with all regulations regarding interactions with healthcare professionals, distribution of samples, etc.
- Ensures excellent medical knowledge and promotional skills related to his/her disease area and product. He/she is primarily responsible for consulting with and providing clinical and technical information to healthcare professionals within the assigned territory and in compliance with AZ CO.
Only Applications in KSA will be considered.
Essential for the role
- Saudi National.
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical company.
- Multinational Experience is preferred.
- Selling Skills
- Expert in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Impactful Presentation Skills
- Planning and organization skills
- Fluency in English required
- Microsoft Office Skills
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
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
22-Oct-2026
Closing Date
26-Oct-2026
AstraZeneca 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.