Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative, Diabetes - Chattanooga

The Steely Group; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Steely Group seeks a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative focused on Diabetes and Endocrinology to drive regional commercial objectives. Reporting to the Regional Business Director, you will develop and execute territory and account plans, engaging with hospitals, physicians, and health care providers to improve patient access and outcomes.

Candidates should have a health sciences or related degree, 2+ years in field sales and 5+ years bioscience experience, a valid US driver’s license, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Business/Marketing, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in field commercial positions (sales, hospital, marketing).
• 5+ years of bioscience commercial positions (sales, hospital, marketing, account management).
• Valid US driver’s license required.
• Recent bioscience/diabetes experience highly desirable.
• Able to develop and execute thoughtful business plans and adjust as needed.
• Proficient in understanding data and metrics to drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on corporate objectives specific to the territory.
• Develop and execute territory and account level business plans with input from RBD.
• Provide timely recommendations to overcome barriers to progress based on market trends.
• Collaborate with marketing, training, and cross-functional teams to implement strategies.
• Build relationships with physicians, hospitals, IDNs, and other health care providers.
• Act as a professional representative to external customers and patients.
• Travel as necessary, with 20% or more travel depending on territory.

Skills

Self-directed

Organizational skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Time Management

Presentation skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Influencer

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences / Business / Marketing or related field

Job description

The Pharmaceutical Sales Representative – Diabetes/ Endocrinology is responsible for the achievement of commercial objectives in the assigned territory in alignment with corporate goals. Reporting to the Regional Business Director (RBD), the PSR will participate in the development and execution of strategic and tactical territory and account level business plans in order to meet and exceed sales goals and business objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

Deliver on corporate objectives specific to territory. With RBD and internal business partner input, develop, evolve, and execute territory and account level business plans. Engage RBD with timely recommendations to eliminate or minimize barriers to progress specific to marketplace trends, business opportunities and threats, competitive information, etc. Leverage internal expertise to maximize field impact. Work with Regional Business Directors, Channel/Trade & Market Access Teams, and Sales Representatives to develop territory-specific strategies to ensure patient access to company products. Manage territory budget and resource allocations to maximize return on investment. Create a face to the internal and external customer that demonstrates company's commitment to bringing value and solutions to the customers and patients we serve. Collaborate with peers, marketing, and training personnel to share information and implement territory initiatives/strategies. Create, build, and maintain relationships and regular communications and sales efforts with physicians & other health care providers, and all others pertinent to company business. Professionally and ethically represent company to external customers (including but not limited to hospitals, IDNs, individual physicians and health care providers, and local diabetes chapters) and foster their respect by demonstrating our commitment to advancing patient care and outcomes. Professionally and ethically represent company internally and foster professionalism within, among, and beyond the region. Take responsibility for ongoing professional development to maximize effectiveness in advancing company objectives. Leverage internal training and development. Refine ability to navigate complex and multi-layered accounts Refine ability to effectively communicate and engage with customers while leveraging company internal resources.

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Business/Marketing, or related field. Sales position level is determined by candidate experience and capabilities. Levels of consideration are based on the following: 2+ years of experience in field commercial positions, including but not limited to: sales representative, hospital representative, sales trainer, and marketing 5+ years of experience in bioscience commercial positions, including but not limited to: sales representative, hospital representative, sales training, marketing and regional account manager A valid, US State-issued driver’s license is required Recent experience in bioscience and/or diabetes is highly desirable Able to create and execute a thoughtful business plan adjusting when needed in order to meet organizational goals. Proficient in understanding key data and metrics and utilizing this information to improve business performance. Thrives in ambiguity and uncertainty; can adapt quickly in any situation and asks questions to increase depth of understanding.

Competencies:

Self-directed, Organizational skills, Verbal and Written Communication skills, Time Management, Presentation skills, Project Management skills, Problem Solving, Negotiation skills, Influencer, Adaptability

Working Conditions:

Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations. Travel requirements will vary by territory but will minimally be 20%. Position requires vehicle travel, as necessary. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $140,000. The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final determination of the actual base salary offered depends on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, education, location, and business needs.