Area Business Manager Chicago N IL

Sanofi•Chicago, IL

2d•$100,500 - $145,167•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for implementing a new go-to market strategy within the US Sanofi Vaccines business unit. The Area Business Manager (ABM) will engage in account-based business-to-business interactions within customer segments such as Pediatrics, Family/General Practice, IDN/IHNs, Health Systems, and Federally Qualified Health Centers. The ABM will present clinically focused selling messages to create and grow revenue and consistently deliver on Sanofi Vaccines portfolio goals. The ABM will act as an “account orchestrator” to provide a more cohesive customer experience and improve customer and patient outcomes by leveraging cross-functional support from internal teams across US vaccines. The ABM will demonstrate initiative, drive, and independence, taking ownership for meeting and exceeding individual business goals, essentially acting as a business owner for their book of business. This will be accomplished by driving performance and delivering results in a compliant manner with a high degree of integrity. The role involves protecting lives with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs, advancing prevention on a global scale, and shaping the future of immunization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 3+ years of business-to-business sales experience, with preference for pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or other industries involving complex sales cycles and contracting opportunities
Broad understanding of the healthcare environment, decision making processes & market trends with a proven track record of accessing decision makers
Possess skills and success within a business to business environment
Strong commercial business acumen, strategic, critical thinking/problem solving and innovative thinking capabilities
Ability to navigate a hybrid environment and determine the optimal HCP selling model
Can dynamically adjust priorities due to changing circumstances.
An agile learner who is comfortable operating in complex environments
Experience with omnichannel approaches, and can execute customer engagement through appropriate channels using insights
Demonstrated ability to use data and data analytics by unearthing valuable insights from data that can help lead to new solutions for the customer
Demonstrate a passion and learning aptitude for science and is proactive in strengthening knowledge related to disease-state, treatment options and healthcare trends
The ability to execute tactical initiatives, provide ongoing feedback, and prioritize multiple products.
Broad field sales experience with demonstrated success with influencing decision makers
Self-directed and organized with excellent execution and planning skills
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Must possess valid driver’s license, be eligible for insurance coverage and must be able to safely operate a vehicle

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree
A minimum of 5+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device sales experience with business to business experience
Preferred 2+ years account management experience
Enhanced digital acumen
Strong clinical acumen
Experience working in Market Access, Pricing, Contracting or Finance
Proficient with MS Office and customer management databases

Responsibilities

Grow portfolio share and revenue and to consistently deliver on product goals.
Be a therapeutic area expert, with the ability to position and differentiate products effectively.
Collaborate and coordinate with other key field-based stakeholders such as Medical Science Liaisons, Market Access teammates, strategic account managers, Hospital business managers, and others in their territory to proactively address customer needs.
Identify market dynamics and trends, develop strategies which support brand and corporate objectives, and ensure optimal account success within their assigned geography.
Engage with the account and territory data, and work with internal data specialists to use insights that help HCPs operate more effectively.
Determine optimal ABM strategy for HCPs in an agile way leveraging AI and other digital tools.
Drive results by identifying key opportunities and developing strategic business plans to generate product utilization and grow territory business.
Understand and differentiate portfolio contracting options and compared competitive offerings through financial presentations.
Perform according to a buy/bill model, requiring a specialized skill set for operational support including but not limited to: Complex pricing analysis and price calculator usage, product shipping, monitoring contract compliance and securing contract amendments.
Plan, organize, and execute local promotional speaker programs and activities.
Maximize budget allocated to the geographic territory to support execution of strategies and tactics and generate/ grow the business.
Participate and help lead initiatives to support sales success as assigned (e.g. participate in industry related congresses, local and regional meetings and medical conferences).