Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Job Description
Ashfield Healthcare has a long-standing partnership with Genentech, a leading Biotechnology company, across Commercial, Patient Solutions and Medical Affairs businesses. We are going into our third season promoting XOFLUZA, an innovative, one-dose antiviral medicine.
THIS IS A SEASONAL OPPORTUNITY with summers off. We are seeking performance-driven, proven, ambitious, and competitive sales professionals who are willing to put forth discretionary effort to go the extra mile. This is a highly innovative role, which requires you to drive use of XOFLUZA in your assigned territory through brand messaging, focused call plan execution, utilization of product materials, and access support.
This is your opportunity to join Ashfield, represent a top biotechnology company, promoting XOFLUZA in its third season after FDA approval in November of 2018.
What’s in it for you?
Seasonal opportunity – 6-7 month seasonal opportunity with summers off
Competitive compensation
Excellent Benefits – accrued time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k, disability & life insurance, employee discounts/promotions
Generous performance-driven Incentive Compensation package
Competitive environment with company wide recognition, contests and coveted awards
What will you be doing?
Establish, maintain, and develop strong relationships with customers in HCP offices, urgent care facilities and pharmacies
Exhibit excellent sales and relationship-building skills to directly impact the utilization of XOFLUZA
Apply discretionary and entrepreneurial effort to ensure your maximizing your territory’s potential
Deliver appropriate and approved information and relevant messaging to target accounts
Achieve sales and call activity targets as set by the company
Complete administrative duties as required
What do you need for this position?
Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work related experience
B2B or B2C sales experience
A proven track record of driving results in primary care sales, hospitality or equivalent sales/industry experience is required
Strong account management skills - i.e., the ability to work an account to include health systems/urgent care centers/pharmacies to gain access and support pull through
Ownership mentality with a strong sense of urgency and taking initiative and the ability to anticipate possible obstacles and proactively problem solve
Competitive trailblazing mentality
Confidence in handling rejection
Persistence and disciplined self-management
Able to handle a fast pace and high volume of face-to-face interactions and effectively adhere to a focused call plan
Business Acumen
Thorough familiarity with pharmacies and proven track record of influencing stocking
Strong interpersonal, teamwork/collaboration and relationship-building skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport quickly
Capable to initiate and leverage contacts to build appropriate new business referrals
Driven with a desire to consistently increase your earnings
Detail oriented and able to problem solve
Ability/willingness to travel by driving an assigned territory/region
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Computer/iPad proficient
Strong understanding and ability to comfortably navigate Microsoft suite, specifically excel
About Ashfield
Ashfield, part of UDG Healthcare plc, is a global leader in commercialization services for the healthcare industry. We partner with our clients across Advisory, Healthcare Communications, Commercial, Patient Solutions and Medical Affairs to build creative, scalable and tailored health solutions that are executed flawlessly, to deliver positive outcomes for patients and add value to your business.
Our mission is to partner with our clients, improving lives by helping healthcare professionals and patients get the medicines, knowledge and support they need. To learn more about Ashfield, visit us at: http://www.ashfieldhealthcare.com/en/about-en/ Ashfield is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Ashfield are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Ashfield will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Ashfield is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. We appreciate your interest in our company, however; only qualified candidates will be considered.
Company Description
Ashfield is an international healthcare services organization that redefines outsourcing. Ashfield Commercial & Medical Services supports the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare professionals and patients at all stages of the product life-cycle. Our mission is to partner with our clients, improving lives by helping healthcare professionals and patients get the medicines, knowledge and support they need. To learn more, visit us at http://www.ashfieldhealthcare.com/en/about-en/ Ashfield is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. We appreciate your interest in our company, however; only qualified candidates will be considered.