About the position
ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only one that is 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with, and at risk of, HIV. ViiV is highly mission-driven in our unrelenting commitment to being a trusted partner for all people living with and affected by HIV. Our aim is to think, act, and connect differently through a focus on education on and treatment for HIV. We go to extraordinary lengths to deliver the sorts of breakthroughs, both in treatments, care solutions and communities, that really count. We go beyond the boundaries of medicine by taking a holistic approach to HIV through developing and supporting sustainable community programs and improving access to care. We are fully committed to push through every challenge until HIV/AIDS is eradicated. ViiV has played a significant part in delivering breakthroughs that have turned HIV into a manageable health condition. We offer the largest portfolio of HIV medicines available anywhere, and we continue our work to cater for the widest possible range of needs in response to the HIV epidemic. We are aware of how much is at stake for those affected by HIV and we show up every day 100% committed to the patients. Our work culture is fast-paced, diverse, inclusive, competitive, and caring. But ViiV isn't just somewhere to work - it's a place to belong, an invitation to bring your very best, and a team full of impact-driven team members who are hungry to make a difference. While we have been improving lives of HIV patients for 30 years, this is an especially exciting time to be at ViiV, as we evaluate novel approaches to treatment and prevention that could further reduce the impact of HIV on individuals and communities. ViiV is seeking an experienced, strategic First Line Leader in Specialty Sales for the position of Regional Sales Director (RSD), HIV Prevention, Great Lakes on our Injectable PrEP Sales Team. The ability to act as an agent of change and see the bigger picture of ViiV's portfolio-wide strategy will be essential to delivering success in this role. Additionally, the ability to navigate within a complex external environment and to demonstrate strong leadership to effect optimal business solutions will be critical. It is expected that the successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in developing strategic business plans with specific, measurable, action-oriented objectives in accordance with national and regional goals.
Responsibilities
- Align and execute on business strategy - marketing, market access pull-through, launches, multi-channel customer engagement, and employee development, to deliver exceptional results.
- Prioritize and customize Regional investments/resources (People and Promotion) in a manner which maximizes top and bottom-line growth of the local market based upon identified opportunities as a result of evolving business environment.
- Understand and Integrate Regional healthcare ecosystem trends into business plans (payer - public and private, local economics, health-system & providers - including value and quality, and competition) to maximize success.
- Deliver and adapt execution plans to achieve performance goals and objectives utilizing; KPIs, scaling of successes, business problem solving, etc.
- Develop and foster external relationships with key influential customers and thought leaders.
- Recruit, hire and develop a high performing team of TAMs. Build team capability for current and future needs, including attracting, identifying and developing a diverse talent pool.
- Create a coaching culture and demonstrate situational leadership to maximize performance and development of each individual and deliver exceptional results for the team.
- Set the tone and culture of the team, role model ViiV Expectations and manage change by leading through transitions with inspiration and high engagement.
- Implement corrective action as appropriate to meet business needs and improve performance.
- Identify and manage risks, while allocating resources and executing on priorities.
- Understand Regional (State level) regulatory environment and required changes for execution to stay compliant.
- Escalate issues and risks and inform centrally when needed; create a 'speak up' culture.
- Implement Compliance and ViiV Risk Framework as applicable at Regional level.
- Communicate SOPs and ensure ViiV policies are followed, e.g. recognition, reward, discipline, people policies, mandatory training.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree.
- 9+ years pharmaceutical sales experience including 6 plus years' of specialty management experience leading teams.
- Experience recruiting, developing and leading specialty teams to work cross functionally within an integrated account team model that includes multiple field-based team members.
- Experience leading specialty teams to launch and deliver products.
- Experience in developing strategic business plans with specific, measurable, action-oriented objectives.
- Travel domestically as necessary, which may will include overnight required. Travel, majority of time will be spent with team in market.
- Valid Driver's License.
Nice-to-haves
- Specialty management experience leading top performing teams.
- Excellent track record developing account managers and managing underperformance.
- Strong planning and organization skills, analytical ability, business acumen, decision making ability, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority in a matrixed environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Advanced degree in Business, Marketing, or Life Sciences.
- Experience leading teams to successfully sell and deliver products in buy and bill reimbursement environments and working with Specialty Pharmacies.
- Experience working with HCPs to procure, manage, and administer cold chain treatment products.
- Knowledge of the HIV market.
Benefits
- Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- Retirement benefits
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
