Precision Medicine Business Specialist - Portland

Astellas Pharma • Portland, ME

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. They provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health, pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. The company seeks passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, take intelligent risks, act with unwavering integrity, and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact. The purpose of this role is to achieve sales goals in the assigned territory by promoting Astellas oncology products (VYLOY and XOSPATA) and services to physicians and other medical personnel. The specialist will educate customers on product characteristics, advantages, indicated treatment, and other related developments, professionally representing Astellas in the field to ensure high visibility and customer satisfaction. Maintaining effective communication and relationships with key external and internal customers is also essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with minimum of 4 years of pharmaceutical sales
• Proven track record of successful sales results and ability to meet or exceed objectives
• Proven capability in managing accounts with solid selling competencies
• Demonstrated business acumen to understand and analyze business and market drivers, and develop and execute business plan
• Demonstrated skills at building and maintaining professional relationships with key customers, office staff and others in the customer influence network
• Proven ability to work in matrix teams
• Travel is required
• Valid Driver's License in good standing

Nice To Haves

• 2+ Years of oncology selling experience
• Fundamental understanding the oncology reimbursement landscape
• Well established relationships with the key oncology cancer centers and treating clinicians in assigned territory
• Oncology therapeutic area knowledge /experience

Responsibilities

• Call on targeted physicians and oncology centers to promote and educate on the use of Astellas products through one-on-one meetings and presentations, professional education programs and other appropriate means.
• Responsible for ensuring high levels of call and field productivity; expected to meet call plan expectations, with 5 days in the field each week, supported by office time needed for call planning and follow-up, preparing presentations, making appointments, etc.
• Develop Sales plans and business territory plan activities to support customers using company resources and promotional activities as identified by Oncology Regional Business Manager (ORBM).
• Utilize clinical knowledge to influence prescribing habits.
• Coordinate promotional efforts with peers across franchises.
• Achieve quarterly sales goals within territory while adhering to all ethical sales practices and required regulations.
• Deliver the highest level of clinical and technical value, helping the healthcare customer meet their unique patient care needs, while operating at all times within regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure optimum strategy development using territory business plan.
• Responsible for accurately reporting sales activities, testing, territory expenses and submitting written reports as necessary by the deadline set forth and defined by Oncology Regional Business Manager.
• Appropriately manage and maintain all company equipment and promotional materials (company literature, materials, etc.) according to necessary company guidelines.
• Attend all company-sponsored sales and medical meetings as directed by company management (POA's, National Sales Meetings, Regional and Local Conventions, etc.).
• Continuous learning on efficient sales and communication techniques and product / therapeutic area training.
• Additional responsibilities as necessary

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
• Referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees