Junior Key Account Manager (Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism) Riga

Junior Key Account Manager (Cardiovascular Renal & Metabolism) - Riga

Diverse Minds. Bold Disruptors. Meaningful Impact.

AstraZeneca is a global science-led patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious disease. But were more than one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical companies.

Its our patients that come first every decision we make and action we take is centered around how we can better respond to their evolving needs as well as those of healthcare professionals and partners. Its why we are shaping patient care for the future working along the whole experience to give hope to billions of lives across the world.

What youll do

Join our CVRM (Cardiovascular Renal and Metabolism) team as a Junior Key Account Manager within our commercial sales team. You will support relationship development with key customers in your region including cardiologist contribute to achieving sales objectives and learn to engage customers through AstraZenecas approved channels. This is a growth role with mentorship clear training and crossfunctional exposure. Youll help promote AstraZeneca medicines to support disease awareness early diagnosis and treatment initiation while developing your commercial skills within a collaborative Business Unit.

Key responsibilities

• Customer support and insights: Assist in identifying and maintaining a list of targeted customers aligned to Business Unit strategies. Capture and share basic customer insights to inform tailored engagement.
• Relationship building: Support senior colleagues in preparing for and following up on customer interactions; gradually take on your own meetings under guidance.
• Multichannel engagement: Use approved AstraZeneca communication channels (virtual and inperson) to schedule coordinate and deliver tailored touchpoints following approved materials.
• Sales activity execution: Contribute to territory activity plans; execute assigned tasks to help deliver Sales Incentive Plan objectives with coaching from your manager.
• Market and data basics: Learn to analyze regional sales dashboards and simple data reports to identify opportunities; propose actions with support from senior team members.
• Product promotion: Promote prioritized AstraZeneca products strictly in line with approved materials and SmPC; reinforce disease awareness and appropriate use.
• Marketing collaboration: Coordinate logistics for local marketing initiatives; provide clear feedback from the field to improve relevance and effectiveness.
• Crossfunctional teamwork: Work closely with Product Managers Medical Market Access and other team members to support account plans and execution.
• Events and operations: Help prepare offers support business events and coordinate documentation for contracts and demand management as directed.
• Communication and reporting: Maintain timely updates to internal stakeholders on activities insights and risks within your assigned accounts.
• Compliance and ethics: Uphold AstraZenecas ethical standards comply with legislation and industry codes and complete required training on time.
• Safety and quality: Act according to AstraZenecas safety health and environment policies; promptly report safety information product defects or suspected counterfeits.
• Logistics coordination: Collaborate with Logistics Managers and Business Specialists to help ensure smooth supply and sales support for institutional customers.
• Budget awareness: Support basic tracking of operational spend for assigned activities; escalate issues as needed.

What we can offer you:

• Structured onboarding and rolespecific training in CVRM therapy areas compliance and multichannel engagement
• Mentorship from experienced Franchise Leads and Key Account Managers.
• Exposure to crossfunctional ways of working (Medical Marketing Market Access Supply)
• Clear development plan with milestones for career progression.

Skills/Experience

• Higher education (life sciences business or related field preferred) or equivalent practical experience preferred but not essential
• Flexibility openness to change and adaptability in a fastmoving environment
• Strong customer orientation and professional communication skills
• Results orientation with a learning mindset; receptive to coaching and feedback
• Relationshipbuilding skills; collaborative team player
• Digitally savvy; comfortable using CRM tools and virtual engagement platforms (training provided)
• Native Language as well as English speaking skills essential
• Valid driving license

Desirable

• Internship placement or up to 12 years experience in pharma healthcare or B2B sales/support
• Basic understanding of cardiovascular renal or metabolic diseases
• Experience coordinating events or managing administrative workflows

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a phenomenal Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres 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. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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 inclusivity in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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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.