Pharma Specialist Rep (PJP) - Immuno/Nephro - VIC/TAS/SA - 12 Months Max Term Contract

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The Position

For over 60 years, Roche has been guided by a profound vision: to transform healthcare and deliver life-changing treatments to patients who need them most.

As part of our commitment to addressing high unmet medical needs, our focus in Immunology continues to expand in Nephrology, with a primary focus on complex, immune-mediated kidney diseases, specifically in Lupus Nephritis.

Leading with bold moves, while grounded in science and experience, our focus is on turning scientific breakthroughs into better outcomes for patients, healthcare systems, and society.

To help us achieve this vision, we are looking for a dedicated Immunology (Nephrology) Pharma Specialist Representative to join our dynamic team as a Patient Journey Partner (PJP). If you have a proven track record working in the pharmaceutical industry and a passion for immunology and kidney care, then we want you to be a part of our success story.

As a Immunology (Nephrology) Patient Journey Partner (PJP), you will play a pivotal role in promoting  a new product launch in our exciting portfolio of nephrology and immunology treatments to healthcare professionals. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key nephrology stakeholders, including nephrologists, rheumatologists, and other respective healthcare professionals/practice staff, to create meaningful solutions that improve patient outcomes.

What you will be working on:

As a PJP you will cover the  VIC, TAS and SA territory and independently meet territory metrics and targets, showing resilience and confidence when engaging in robust, evidence-based scientific discussions with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs). You will work with your team to advance customers through the adoption ladder and drive market growth to meet our patient-focused goals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Drive adoption of a new product launch in our Immunology (Nephrology) portfolio with healthcare providers.

• Develop and execute territory plans to maximise opportunities to create value for our stakeholders and for Roche to and meet our goals

• Build strong, long-term relationships with nephrologists, rheumatologists and other healthcare professionals

• Meet customer engagement metrics to optimise communication channels ensuring regular engagement with target customers through face to face meetings, virtual calls, dinner presentation meetings, clinic/practice luncheons and participation in industry events

• Provide expert knowledge on the clinical data and benefits of our treatment

• Collaborate internally with cross-functional teams (marketing, medical etc)  to drive business growth and great customer experience

• Monitor and analyse territory performance, market trends and competitor activity to adjust strategies/tactics to improve outcomes

• Gather valuable insights from customers and effectively communicate them to the internal team to help validate and define our strategic initiatives.

• Adhere to company policies and industry regulations, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.

Who you are:

You are someone who demonstrates a passion for patient outcomes, enterprise-level thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset with an excellent understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. You have:

• 5+ years or equivalent level of experience as a specialist pharmaceutical representative or in similar capacity

• In-depth knowledge of the healthcare system and the role of multiple stakeholders within this therapeutic area

• Bachelor’s degree (or relevant diploma) in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field (essential).

• Significant experience and knowledge in the Nephrology landscape and new product launches (and a demonstration of previous strong learning agility), including treatments and clinical data in this therapeutic area (desirable)

• Ability to prioritise and manage external stakeholder requests, especially when the value of the engagement or initiative is not clearly defined or aligned with Roche's objectives.

• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel within (and at times, outside) the assigned territory.

You are good at communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement, showcasing exceptional partnering capabilities and the ability to exceed expectations. 

You are able to maintain integrity and a positive, self-directed, collaborative approach while leveraging networks, taking calculated risks, and acting decisively on opportunities.

This Melbourne-field-based 12 Months Max-Term contract role will cover VIC, TAS and SA territory. Having a valid driving license and the full eligibility to live and work in Australia is necessary as visa and/or relocation support is not available for this role.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes or enquiries from recruitment agencies. Roche has a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition team.

What we offer

Roche offers rewarding growth opportunities, a competitive remuneration package and a collaborative culture where people are united in purpose and will stretch you to be brave, speak up and think differently. Feel empowered to deliver meaningful outcomes, supported by accessible and inspiring leaders. 

Roche encourages a high-performance culture where you are empowered and trusted to make decisions. We strive for excellence and extraordinary results and take a genuine interest in our people and their well-being, and our patients.

Take pride in knowing you can make a difference to millions of patients worldwide in developing diagnostics and treatments for oncology, neuroscience, inflammation, immunology, ophthalmology, rare diseases, respiratory disease and diabetes.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, secure and healthy workplace, and to minimise any such impacts to our employees, customers and the community. We welcome applications from all people and encourage you to advise of any individual circumstances that may require consideration.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.