Aquestive Therapeutic Specialty Representative

Inizio Engage•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Aquestive Therapeutics is hiring a Therapeutic Specialty Representative (TSR) to support the launch of Anaphylm™, a potential non-invasive, orally delivered epinephrine product for severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. The TSR will introduce the product to healthcare providers and educate them about how it is designed to address barriers that can prevent patients from carrying and administering epinephrine. The product is described as a thin, dissolvable film placed under the tongue; its approval is not stated as having occurred. The representative will develop and execute territory plans, build trusted relationships with prescribers and other healthcare stakeholders, deliver compliant clinical education, and address payer access and prior authorization challenges. The role also involves customer engagement programs, detailed CRM documentation, compliant sampling and reporting, and sharing field intelligence with the organization. Overnight travel of 50% is required. The expected salary range is $125,000–$150,000 per year. Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits for employees and family, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Final candidates must complete a drug test and background check before employment begins.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of successful pharmaceutical, specialty, or B2B sales experience, with a proven record of exceeding targets.
Deep understanding of payer coverage, prior authorization workflows, and navigating access barriers.
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable territory strategies.
Willingness to travel overnight 50% for customer meetings, conferences, and sales meetings.

Nice To Haves

Launch experience in specialty or allergy markets.
Specialty pharmacy or hub services background.
Experience selling products that address medication adherence or administration barriers.

Responsibilities

Design and execute territory business plans to identify high-potential accounts and drive measurable market penetration.
Analyze prescribing patterns, payer landscapes, and competitive dynamics to prioritize efforts and maximize return on investment.
Partner with Regional Sales Managers to align field execution with broader commercial strategy.
Deliver compelling, compliant clinical presentations that explain Anaphylm’s value in addressing unmet patient needs.
Build trust-based relationships with key prescribers, practice administrators, and healthcare stakeholders through consistent engagement and authentic dialogue.
Address clinical objections with insight and empathy, positioning Anaphylm in relation to real-world challenges.
Master national, regional, and local payer coverage dynamics across the territory.
Collaborate with Market Access to overcome prior authorization barriers and support seamless patient onboarding.
Drive formulary wins and in-office pull-through by equipping providers with tools and knowledge.
Coordinate customer engagement programs, including lunch-and-learns and speaker events.
Maintain accurate CRM records, including call notes, payer feedback, sampling activity, and strategic next steps.
Comply with PDMA sampling requirements, adverse event and product complaint reporting, and promotional guidelines.
Share customer insights, competitive intelligence, and best practices to inform organizational strategy.
Contribute to continuous learning and improvement across the sales organization.
Maintain alignment with corporate policies, training, and legal and regulatory requirements.