Institutional & Specialty Sales Consultant - Stroke/Thrombosis | Chicago West, IL

Bayer CropScience Limited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,320 - 186,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 10% company contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid parental leave

Fertility benefits

Adoption support

Job summary

Bayer CropScience Limited is launching a new Institutional & Specialty Sales team for Asundexian, a next-gen stroke prevention therapy. As a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, you will drive clinical adoption and build vital relationships across the Chicago area.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or significant sales experience in healthcare, with a focus on communication skills and the ability to navigate health systems effectively. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent sales experience is mandatory.
• Experience selling into hospitals or health systems is required.
• Ability to meet customer credentialing and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive demand, education, and sales for Asundexian.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and institutions.
• Collaborate on territory business plans and market insights.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of sales experience

Job description

Position Overview

At Bayer, we’re reimagining what’s possible in healthcare—driven by our bold mission of "Health for all, Hunger for none." We’re launching a dynamic Institutional & Specialty Sales team to introduce Asundexian, a next‑generation stroke prevention therapy, to the market. As a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, you will shape access, accelerate clinical adoption, and play a pivotal role in a high‑profile neurology launch—delivering innovation to patients when it matters most.

This role covers the geography of Chicago (as far north as Lake Forest, west to Palatine, south to Norridge). Candidates must be domiciled within this territory.

Why Join Bayer

• Opportunity to be part of a new team launching Asundexian, an oral Factor XIa inhibitor
• Access top‑tier compensation, healthcare coverage, and financial security programs—including a 401(k) with up to 10% company contributions, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Retiree Medical Account
• Exceptional family support, including paid parental leave, fertility benefits, and adoption support
• Employee discount on all Bayer Consumer Health products
• Robust performance‑driven quarterly incentive
• Recognition by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative companies in Medicines and Therapeutics in 2026
• Commitment to investment in digital tools and AI to empower the team

Responsibilities

• Drive clinical demand, education, and sales by communicating the value of Asundexian in stroke prevention
• Lead formulary access by navigating P&T committees and influencing protocol adoption across health systems
• Build strategic relationships with priority institutions, key stakeholders (e.g., C and D Suite, Head of Pharmacy, Head of Quality), and neurologists
• Develop territory business plans based on local market insights and collaborate with internal teams to support a successful launch
• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge of disease state, marketplace, competitors, industry, and cross‑functional activities/plans, while applying analytical rigor to anticipate and identify business opportunities and challenges
• Analyze competitive landscape and proactively identify opportunities and risks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of relevant sales experience in competitive landscapes (in lieu of a Bachelor's degree)
• Experience selling into hospitals, health systems, or institutional accounts
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to meet customer credentialing and safety requirements
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, or related field)
• Proven success in biotech, medical, or pharmaceutical sales in competitive environments, including experience launching new products and indications
• Deep understanding and significant experience working in stroke, anti‑coagulation, neurology, and cardiovascular therapeutic areas
• Experience selling in institutional and clinical settings, and navigating the P&T committee process
• Experience establishing and pulling‑through inpatient to outpatient protocols

Benefits and Compensation

Employees can expect a base salary between $124,320 and $186,480. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission, if applicable.

Additional benefits include:

• Health care, vision, dental
• Retirement plans
• PTO, sick leave, and other leave
• Other benefits as described in the full offer

Location and Eligibility

Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bayer is a Disabled/Veterans Employer. Bayer is a Compliant E-Verify Employer.