Therapeutic Sales Specialist

LEO Pharma; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

LEO Pharma Inc. in the United States is seeking a Therapeutic Sales Specialist to engage dermatology clinicians, communicate scientific value, and drive strategic territory growth.

In this field-based role covering the greater St. Louis area, you will build clinical relationships, present product insights, manage calls, and align with Marketing, Value Access and Compliance to support innovative dermatology therapies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-7 years life sciences or pharmaceutical sales experience.
• Dermatology, specialty or immunology experience preferred.
• Experience selling sub-cutaneous self-injectable or office-administered biologics preferred.
• Proven record of sales success in complex markets and product launches.
• Strong verbal and written communication; capable of remote work.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with HCPs within the territory.
• Differentiate product value toHealthcare providers and stakeholders to develop advocates.
• Articulate features, benefits, safety, and efficacy of portfolio.
• Gather market intelligence and adapt sales strategies.
• Develop call routing plan and meet call expectations for HCPs and retail calls.
• Coordinate distribution of product samples and promotional materials.
• Complete training and administrative duties on time; adhere to laws and policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Territory management

Time management

Organizational skills

Remote work capability

Driving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Field of work: Sales, Marketing & Market Access

Posting Date: 8 Sept 2026

Role Description

Are you energized by meaningful customer engagement, scientific dialogue, and representing a dermatology‑focused portfolio that helps patients live fuller lives? Join us and bring your passion for impact to a role where every connection counts.

Your Role:

As a Therapeutic Sales Specialist, you’ll represent LEO Pharma Inc. within an assigned territory, with the goal of maximizing product sales through transferring a strong value proposition for our dermatology portfolio to stakeholders. This role will target and promote LEO therapeutic products to dermatologists, general practitioners,and other healthcare providers in order to grow the LEO business and achieve company objectives.

This is a field-based role, covering our greater St. Louis, MO territory.

Your Responsibilities:

Build strong and effective relationships with HCPs (including nurses, office staff and pharmacists) within assigned territory

Differentiate product value proposition to all Healthcare providers and other stakeholders, in order to develop and maintain product advocates

Effectively articulate features of LEO Pharma’s portfolio of products, including approved uses, benefits, safety, and efficacy, with an emphasis on which products are best suited for particular patient profiles or circumstances

Continuously gather market intelligence and adapt sales strategies accordingly

Develop a call routing plan that maximizes opportunity to call on targeted customers. Achieve designated call expectations for HCP face-to-face and retail pharmacy calls

Coordinate the distribution of product samples and promotional materials

Complete required training and administrative duties accurately and on time

Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies

Your Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required; sales/marketing or science related degree preferred

5-7 years Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical sales experience required

Dermatology, Specialty or Immunology experience strongly preferred

Experience selling sub-cutaneous self-injectable (or office administered IC) biologics preferred

Proven, documented record of consistent sales success in complex markets; product launch experience preferred

Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical and scientific product-related information; advanced clinically based selling skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong, enthusiastic presentation and closing skills. Ability to work effectively remotely in a virtual setting

Proven organizational skills, planning, time management, and territory management skills

Must live within reasonable driving distance of territory epicenter and possess a valid driver’s license in the state of residence. Must possess and maintain satisfactory driving record

Ability to travel within and external to assigned territory; some nights, weekends and overnight travel as needed

Your New Team:

You will join a collaborative, high-performing commercial team dedicated to advancing dermatology and supporting healthcare providers with innovative therapies. You will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Value Access, Sales Operations/Training, and Compliance while partnering closely with external healthcare practitioners and office staff.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $165,000 per year. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the LEO Pharma range for this position. Salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

Let’s Pioneer Together!

At LEO Pharma, we help people with skin diseases live fulfilling lives by advancing dermatology beyond the skin. We drive dermatology with our knowledge, collaboration, and curiosity, and we are at the forefront of science in developing new medicines. For us, pioneering together is about constantly improving and extending what’s possible for each other, our company, and our patients.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates because we believe that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes are what enable us to make the best decisions for LEO Pharma and meet the needs of the wonderfully diverse marketplace we operate in.

For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.