What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiopulmonary Specialist position at ThinkingAhead Executive Search?
Job Description:
The Cardiopulmonary Specialist maintains and increases sales of all products assigned within a defined territory of targeted physicians and key accounts through effective territory management and execution of sales/marketing strategies. Serves as an important educational resource for all physicians and other healthcare professionals (HCP's) involved in the treatment of PAH.
- Promote marketed products according to corporate guidance in an assigned geographic territory and designated accounts to actively interface with the PAH community
- Build and maintain professional relationships with various customer types (MDs, NPs, PAs, RNs, and specialty distributor staff) to ensure maximal product messaging and education on assigned products.
- Analyze sales reports and develop and implement business plans to increase business and drive sales in key accounts, achieving or exceeding target sales goals
- Coordinate activities with other field-based team members (including RBD, MDD, field-based personnel to optimize selling, education and support efforts)
- Appropriately and effectively utilize available resources to drive sales with key customers
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of disease state, product, and competitive landscape
- Utilize sales force automation system to maximize territory effectiveness and record-keeping
- Complete all administrative requirements in a timely manner, including but not limited to expense reports and call reporting (with all reporting requirements as outlined in Commercial Compliance Guidelines)
- Adhere to all corporate, external regulatory, and guidelines related to the promotion of our products
- Attend local/regional/national medical PAH symposia and conferences, as required, in order to provide education and promotion support to key stakeholders in attendance and to enhance understanding of treatment trends
- Attend patient support group meetings and remain current with PAH community in accordance with our PHA’s guidelines regarding support group interaction; participate (as directed) in project teams with sales and marketing to establish programs and resources to increase sales and awareness
- Perform other duties as required
For this role you will need:
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in nursing or life science)
- At least 6 years of experience successfully selling pharmaceutical or biologic therapies to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals (i.e., cardiologists, pulmonologists, etc.)
- At least 2 years of experience in specialty pharmaceutical/biotech sales
- At least 2 years of experience selling within institutional or major teaching center environment
- Expertise in Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disease therapeutic area
- Strong leader with a proven selling record and outstanding communication skills
- Demonstrated decision-making ability, planning, and interpersonal skills
- Driver License, Valid and in State in good standing
- Ability to travel up to 80%
- Live within the territory being supported
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Job Location:
This territory covers NYC, Long Island, NJ and DE. Candidates must live near NYC to be considered. Overnight travel can be expected.