Pharma Field Sales - Diabetes Care Specialist - Barrington Illinois

Novo Nordisk • Barrington, IL

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About The Position

The Diabetes Care Specialist (DCS) at Novo Nordisk is responsible for achieving sales goals by implementing marketing and sales strategies to effectively promote the company's portfolio of diabetes and cardiometabolic products. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and understanding the local payer market to tailor approaches that drive business impact. The DCS collaborates with internal teams and utilizes analytical tools to develop territory business plans, ensuring that the latest therapies reach those in need.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Pharm D required.
• Minimum one year of experience in Pharmaceutical/Healthcare, Sales, Consulting, Customer Service, or Military preferred.
• Relevant experience with Novo Nordisk preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel) required.
• Self-starter with decision-making ability and minimal supervision.
• Solid understanding of diabetes disease state and Novo Nordisk's products.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sales data and call reporting software.
• Proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals by implementing marketing and sales strategies.
• Maintain relationships with healthcare professionals and office staff.
• Understand local payer market dynamics and their impact on customer decisions.
• Analyze bidding policies and contracts to influence formulary status.
• Develop relationships with specialists and key hospital decision-makers.
• Research and tailor account plans based on stakeholders' business practices.
• Utilize market understanding to develop and execute territory business plans.
• Build and maintain business-relevant relationships with prescribers and support staff.
• Demonstrate professionalism and a customer-focused approach.
• Collaborate across functions to share knowledge and business opportunities.
• Implement the Novo Nordisk Way selling model with external customers.
• Evaluate territory business opportunities and create business plans.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure accountability.
• Control samples and manage territory budget in accordance with company policies.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of disease states and treatment options.
• Participate in sales and marketing meetings, training programs, and conventions.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Inclusive workplace culture
• Equal opportunity employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree