District Manager, Neuro - Southern Kentucky

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Elkhorn City (KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a District Manager in Southern Kentucky to lead and develop a sales team focusing on neuroscience. Responsibilities include recruiting and training sales representatives, setting performance objectives, and analyzing market dynamics. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of healthcare sales experience and strong analytical skills. The role requires effective communication and the ability to travel up to 75%. A competitive salary range of $130,000 to $205,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of pharmaceutical or healthcare sales experience; launch experience and CNS experience preferred.
• 2+ years of field sales management experience.
• Demonstrated success translating vision and strategy into tactical plans.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, train, and develop Neuroscience Sales Representatives.
• Set ambitious performance and productivity objectives.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess performance and support development.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Decision-making judgment

Adaptability

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Business analytics skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

District Manager, Neuro - Southern Kentucky

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com.

Location: Kentucky (Any City)

Johnson & Johnson has entered into an agreement to acquire Intra‑Cellular Therapies, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on central nervous system (CNS) disorders. This acquisition brings us closer to becoming the #1 neuroscience company worldwide. The District Manager will lead and develop a sales team that drives high‑impact customer interactions, exceeding sales forecasts while operating within assigned budgets.

Job Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, train, and develop Neuroscience Sales Representatives, fostering a high‑performance team built on trust, collaboration, ethics, and scientific excellence.
• Ensure representatives meet or exceed product/brand strategy training targets and share best practices with internal stakeholders.
• Set ambitious performance and productivity objectives that support business objectives and meet or exceed field deliverables.
• Provide consistent feedback and coaching, including daily coaching summaries for mid‑year and annual reviews.
• Lead strategic analysis of the geography, uncover opportunities for growth, and adapt activities to local dynamics using analytical frameworks.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess performance and support development through coaching and modeling.
• Monitor regional data sets, update business plans, and develop strategies to maximize performance impact and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with other functional areas to identify and respond to local opportunities and customer needs, serving as a regional resource.
• Work with the Regional Sales Director to develop and maintain local business plans, achieving KPI goals and sales objectives.
• Complete all company and job‑related training within required timelines.
• Note: This description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical or healthcare sales experience; launch experience and CNS experience preferred.
• 2+ years of field sales management experience.
• Strong self‑motivation, decision‑making judgment, teamwork, and adaptability.
• Demonstrated success translating vision and strategy into tactical plans.
• Experience interacting with key opinion leaders, organized customers, and managed care organizations.
• Effective communication, presentation, and decision‑making skills.
• Deep understanding of customer segments, market dynamics, and competitive landscape in neuroscience.
• Strong business analytics skills and ability to analyze metrics.
• Manages all required administrative work.
• Willing to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Capable of performing all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary range for this position: $130,000.00 – $205,000.00.

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