Sr. Oncology Sales Specialist- S2 - (Minneapolis, MN)

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference.  If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

The Oncology Sales Specialist / Senior Oncology Sales Specialist is responsible for meeting/exceeding sales goals through promoting Oncology therapeutic products within an assigned territory in a compliant and appropriate manner. The Oncology Sales Specialist / Senior Oncology Sales Specialist represents and promotes assigned brand(s) in the oral markets with approved indications, helping targeted customers, such as Medical Oncologists, Hematologists, Endocrinologists, and nurses, etc. learn about the efficacy and safety of Eisai’s product(s) consistent with FDA approved label. Works with office management to provide various informational resources, such as product data, and builds appropriate relationships with key personnel.  Understands managed markets to understand product access and partners with appropriate reimbursement/market access partners. Key job activities include territory and market analysis, strategic business planning, self-driven execution of plans, meeting with key stakeholders, adapting quickly to internal/external changes in business and proactively driving local solutions. Collaborates appropriately with internal cross functional partners including but not limited to Oncology Thought Leader Liaisons, Oncology Field Reimbursement Managers, and other specialty roles to facilitate aligned, coordinated efforts with Customers in a compliant manner.

 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for meeting/exceeding Oncology sales goals for an assigned territory by promoting Oncology therapeutic products in a compliant and appropriate manner.

• Collaborate with leaders and relevant cross-functional teams to develop and implement territory business strategies and drive pull-through sales within Integrated Delivery Networks.

• Conduct ongoing territory and market analysis to monitor customer needs and preferences, and local market dynamics and trends.

• Identify, build relationships with, and influence prescribers and decision-makers through understanding of issues and opportunities in territory. 

• Deliver clinical, efficacy, and safety messaging and information about product access / safe administration to relevant customer stakeholders in a compliant way.

• Monitor operating costs and compliance with territory budget.

• Seek out mentorship to learn and build key sales skills.

Qualifications:
 

Oncology Sales Specialist

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in specialty sales experience in device sales or related therapeutic area (Oncology sales experience preferred).

• Experience in hospital and large account sales,  and documented history of successful sales performance in a competitive environment preferred.

• Experience working with relevant customer business, disease state, product prescribing information, approved promotional clinical trials, patient access to medication, and regulatory/compliance guidelines preferred.

• Experience with account planning and management preferred.

• Experience working with key laws and regulations impacting the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., PhRMA Code; Federal Food, Drug, Cosmetic Act; Anti-Kickback Statute; False Claims Act, OIG/DOJ Guidance; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; and federal and state transparency and disclosure laws) preferred.

• Demonstrated skills at building and maintaining professional relationships with key customers and others in the customer influence network, preferred.

• Experience in business analytics to understand and analyze business and market drivers, preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, solid presentation skills and ability to influence others

• Must successfully complete all company training programs and pass the company certification process, as well as all customer-mandated and vendor credentialing requirements

• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time (as territory requires) including overnight travel to conferences, training, and sales meetings etc.

• Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and clean driving record 

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and successfully is required

Senior Oncology Sales Specialist

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in specialty sales experience in device sales or related therapeutic area (Oncology sales experience highly preferred).

• Proven track record in successfully managing/overseeing sales portfolio within territory.

• Demonstrated success in planning/revising tactics within territory to align with external trends, market opportunities, and competitor landscape.

• Proven performance as a Specialist and fulfillment of defined promotion criteria.

• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time (as territory requires) including overnight travel to conferences, training, and sales meetings etc.

• Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and clean driving record 

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and successfully is required

 

As a condition of employment and an essential function of this field-based position, applicants must be able to engage in person with HCPs and other third parties at their offices, institutions and other appropriate locations on a regular basis. In order to gain in-person access, applicants selected for the position may be required to complete third parties’ credentialing and/or entry requirements, which often include an attestation to and/or providing proof of having received certain vaccinations. To the extent you are unable to meet certain requirements for qualifying medical (including pregnancy-related) or religious reasons, applicants must request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources Department.

 

Skills:Clinical Acumen (Oncology), Critical Thinking & Agility, Focus On Customers & Partners, Sales Ops & Data Analytics, Sells Effectively & Makes Impact, Territory/Account Management

Eisai Salary Transparency Language:

The annual base salary range for the Sr Oncology Sales Specialist is from :$151,040-$198,200

 

The annual base salary range for the Oncology Sales Specialist is from : $0-$0

Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc. Sales Incentive Plan.

Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.

Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit https://careers.eisai.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.  Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.

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