Therapeutic Specialist- HCV / HDV

Gilead; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences Canada is seeking a Therapeutic Specialist to join their Liver Disease Business Unit. This role involves implementing sales strategies, engaging healthcare professionals, and managing territory budgets. Candidates should have a BA/BS degree, extensive pharmaceutical sales experience, and be bilingual in English and French.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years in specialty sales.
• Preferably, 2+ years as a Therapeutic Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Implement sales strategies and meet sales goals within your territory.
• Develop a business plan and set targets.
• Monitor sales progress and provide performance feedback.

Skills

Pharmaceutical sales experience

Bilingual in English and French

Self-motivated

Knowledge of industry trends

Education

BA or BS degree

Job description

At Gilead Sciences Canada Inc., we are proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2024. Click here to learn why Gilead Sciences Canada is a top employer!

Our mission is to create a healthier world for all. For over 35 years, we have addressed diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer by developing therapies that improve lives and ensuring access globally. We are committed to fighting major health challenges through collaboration, determination, and innovation.

Every team member plays a vital role in discovering and developing life-changing scientific innovations. We value our employees as our greatest asset and are seeking passionate, ambitious individuals eager to make a meaningful impact.

We believe every employee deserves strong leadership. Our People Leaders are essential to shaping our culture and fostering an inclusive, developmental, and empowering environment. Join Gilead and help create possibilities together.

Job Description

You will join the Liver Disease Business Unit, which plans to launch two new products in the next 12 months. As a Therapeutic Specialist, you will focus on establishing a territory with high prescribing Liver Disease treaters, primarily in viral hepatitis (HCV/HDV).

The Role:

• Implement sales strategies, achieve coverage and frequency targets, and meet sales goals within your territory.
• Represent Gilead’s products to healthcare professionals in Montreal South through Eastern Quebec.
• Use your product and disease knowledge to promote appropriate use of Gilead therapies.
• Develop a business plan, set targets, and communicate actions to reach objectives.
• Contribute to regional training and skill development of team members.
• Monitor sales progress, measure success, and provide performance feedback.
• Manage territory budgets for customer contacts, events, and other expenditures.
• Represent Gilead at professional events and promote products.
• Collaborate with Medical Science Liaisons, Marketing, and other teams on projects.
• Identify issues and opportunities, communicating proactively with management.
• Complete administrative tasks promptly, such as updating databases and expenses.
• Ensure effective communication within the commercial team.
• Report complaints and adverse drug reactions to Pharmacovigilance.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

• Experience in pharmaceutical sales and relevant therapeutic knowledge.
• BA or BS degree with 6-8 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years in specialty sales.
• Bilingual in English and French is mandatory.
• Preferably, 2+ years as a Therapeutic Specialist.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, and independent work ethic.
• Knowledge of industry trends, competitors, and practices.
• Ability to identify issues and opportunities, and communicate effectively with management.

Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Inclusion

Gilead Leadership Commitment:

• I AM BOLD in aspiration and AGILE in execution.
• I CARE and prioritize people.
• I LISTEN, communicate openly, and explain the "why."
• I TRUST others and myself for sound decisions.
• I OWN my words and actions' impact.

We are dedicated to creating a healthier world through bold science and innovation. Our mission drives us to develop next-generation medicines because the impossible is just what’s next.

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday if you are a current Gilead employee or contractor.