Are you ready to coordinate and drive commercial performance and cross-functional account plans for strategic accounts?  We are hiring a Strategic Account Manager in Norway to expand the impact of our growing portfolios in Respiratory &amp; Immunology.  Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Espoo. AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people. This is an area where you are free to be more – you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity. We drive innovative science, deliver key launches, build close collaboration and partnerships within health care.  About the roleAs a field-based Strategic Account Manager at AstraZeneca, you will have the responsibility and freedom to influence strategy and execution in high‑potential areas. You will play a pivotal role in identifying local and regional business opportunities, executing projects and sustainability initiatives, and driving changes in care delivery to ensure more patients receive guideline‑directed medical therapies.  We are seeking a candidate who:<ul><li>Has experience with biologics or strong relationships with lung specialists, focusing on hospitals and specialist clinics to prioritize and differentiate AstraZeneca’s brands.</li><li>Takes strategic ownership to identify local/regional opportunities and drive cross‑functional account strategies that meet commercial objectives.</li><li>Operates across South/West Norway, coordinating activities and removing adoption barriers along the patient pathway.</li><li>Works closely cross‑functionally and with the local brand team to tailor strategies per account/stakeholder, delivering effective omni‑channel plans and execution.</li><li>Leverages analytics, market and customer insights, uses Veeva to track interactions, personalize engagement, forecast sales, provides science‑ and value‑based selling highlighting clinical, economic, and patient outcomes.</li><li>Builds and maintains strategic partnerships across the therapeutic ecosystem, stays current on industry trends, market dynamics, and healthcare policies.</li><li>Keeps patient‑centricity central, supporting Shared Care projects and sustainability initiatives that improve outcomes and access.</li><li>Demonstrates AstraZeneca’s values, ethics, and compliance in all business practices</li></ul>Your development at AstraZenecaAstraZeneca is a forward-thinking company with a strong pipeline in respiratory care, a unique focus on environmental sustainability, and best-in-class delivery technologies. Join us and you will have a unique opportunity to be part of the journey and influence how we transform respiratory care and COPD in particular.  Essential Experience:<ul><li>Academic degree or equivalent in Business or Healthcare.</li><li>Minimum 3 years in healthcare sectors or pharmaceutical industry.</li><li>Proven expertise in driving sales execution and excelling in customer-facing interactions.</li><li>Shown project management skills and understanding of omnichannel execution.</li><li>Data-driven insights to drive performance and innovative ways of working for long-term strategic fit.</li><li>Excellent local language and English skills, with strong presentation and stakeholder influence abilities.</li><li>Strong understanding of the Norwegian healthcare system, pharma industry, and health economics.</li><li>Comfortable with digital tools like remote e-detailing and Veeva-approved emails.</li><li>Growth and adaptive approach to prioritize in a dynamic environment.</li><li>Valid driver’s license.  </li></ul>Join us to drive strategic success and make a significant impact in the healthcare landscape.  Inclusion &amp; DiversityWe are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration! Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.  Why AstraZeneca:At AstraZeneca, we are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear. We shape the future by spotting scientifically led commercial opportunities and acting now to operationalize and scale them. Driven by the solutions we bring to the healthcare ecosystem, we make an impact at every step of the patient journey. Our specialized team of trusted BioPharmaceuticals experts nurtures innovation and experimentation. We thrive on energy and pace, constantly thinking big to answer new challenges. Join us in improving patient experiences and health outcomes.  Welcome with your application, in English, latest by November 2, 2025!Applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the application period.   Find out more:Our social media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/</a>Inclusion &amp; Diversity: <a href="https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity" target="_blank">https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity</a>Career site: <a href="https://careers.astrazeneca.com/" target="_blank">https://careers.astrazeneca.com/</a><a href="https://www.astrazeneca.no/%20" target="_blank">https://www.astrazeneca.no/ </a><a href="https://www.astrazeneca.se/om-oss/verksamheten-i-sverige/stockholm.html" target="_blank">The Nordic Marketing Company</a>Date Posted21-okt.-2025Closing Date02-nov.-2025AstraZeneca 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.