Endocrine Clinical Sales Specialist - Job ID: YSL

Ascendis Pharma A/S; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic biopharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced sales professional to support the launch of innovative therapies for rare diseases. The role offers career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to engage with healthcare professionals. A successful candidate will possess strong sales and analytical skills, along with the ability to navigate complex environments.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in specialty sales, particularly in rare diseases.
• Experience with complex distribution systems and HUB services.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop product knowledge to engage healthcare professionals.
• Drive sales performance to meet or exceed forecasts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for resource management.

Skills

Sales Performance

Clinical Dialogue

Analytical Skills

Business Planning

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Employer Industry: Biopharmaceuticals

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a dynamic and fast-growing company
- Competitive benefits including 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, and vision plans
- Unique offerings such as Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
- Employee discounts and professional development opportunities
- Chance to support the launch of innovative therapies addressing unmet medical needs
- Overnight travel opportunities to engage with healthcare professionals and patients

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Develop superior product and disease state knowledge to engage in clinical dialogue with healthcare professionals
- Drive outstanding sales performance to meet or exceed sales forecasts
- Utilize assigned budgets effectively to achieve therapeutic and territory expectations
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver appropriate resources within the territory
- Demonstrate administrative excellence in managing work hours, sales data, and customer objectives

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- 5+ years of previous sales experience in a specialty sales environment, preferably in rare diseases and injectable products
- Proven ability to work in an ambiguous, changing environment; start-up experience preferred
- Experience working with complex distribution systems and HUB services
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record; overnight travel required

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in a new product launch environment
- Demonstrated experience working with patient services in a distribution HUB and specialty pharmacies
- Ability to develop a successful business plan based on customer and patient needs
- Proven ability to analyze data/metrics to assess progress against objectives
- Strong performance history in specialty drug environments, particularly in rare or orphan diseases

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