Now Hiring - Pharmaceutical Immunology/Neurology - Specialty Sales Representative - Richmond, VA in Richmond, VA

Grifols has been a leader in the healthcare industry since 1909 by creating innovative products and services based on the values of ethics, quality and responsibility. Grifols' activities focus on fulfilling the needs of its patients as well as healthcare professionals working in therapeutics, pharmacy, diagnostics and blood banking. For more than 100 years, Grifols has developed, manufactured and marketed product designed to improve human health. Grifols manufactures plasma derived biopharmaceutical products of proven efficacy, quality and safety. For more information, please visit our website: [please apply online] Overview:

Primary responsibility of the Immunology/Neurology Specialty Sales Rep is to represent the Xembify and Gamunex-C therapies within the assigned territory which will primarily include: West Virginia, Virginia (excluding Norfolk, Suffolk, and surrounding areas; District of Columbia). This position requires strong sales and clinical expertise, business acumen and stakeholder relationships.

Sales Excellence/Clinical Expertise

• Consistently demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of and represent the Xembify/Gamunex-C therapies with Immunologists and Neurologists in the assigned territory.
• Provide branded product and clinical insights aligned with the product’s label to relevant customers.
• Understand the responsibilities of key territory members and how to work regional/local systems.
• Partner with your local Grifolreps, as needed to collaborate for area growth. (e.g. Infusion suites, medical offices, etc.)
• Update National Account Managers with any opportunities/challenges with specialty pharmacies.

Business Acumen

• Understand the major fluctuations a market, as well as adapting to evolving challenges.
• Knowledge of the distribution of biologics, key local customers (i.e., specialty pharmacies, local accounts)
• Ability to build strong working relationships with the distributors aligned with MM.
• Working with multiple specialty pharmacies in the territory which will primarily include West Virginia, Virginia (excluding Norfolk, Suffolk, and surrounding areas; District of Columbia).
• Leverage a deep knowledge of customer needs, targeting segmentation and behaviors to apply to territory planning.
• Represent customers in the customer forecast process – understand national strategy, align with contract strategy and represent needs of the customer.
• Understand managed care, including Medicare and Medicaid.
• Ability to understand and navigate account contract information within the Salesforce system/account information.
• Establish credibility with key accounts, targeted customers to become regarded as a valued strategic partner.
• Manage resources to fulfill customer needs and impact pull through, e.g. MSL, Nurse educator, reimbursement specialist.
• Provide customer insights to Marketing teams for development of integrated solutions. Share any customer revisions or contract change requests.

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

Skills/Qualifications/Education Requirements: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

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  BS/BA – Business/Healthcare/Life Sciences degree is preferred**

• 5 years of pharmaceutical or biological sales experience is required

• Overnight travel required (approx. 20% travel)

• Previous experience calling on Immunologists and Neurologists in areas specified previously preferred.

• Previous experience working with specialty pharmacy would be ideal, but not required.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal

• Must be a self-starter, capable of organizing time, and being strategic with unexpected circumstances

• Must be able to effectively utilize a laptop computer on a daily basis.

• Must have a clean driving record, and ability to maintain company vehicle.

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of one hand with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Frequently walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35lbs. Frequently drives to site locations and travels within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues. Performs a wide range of complex tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Plans work assignments to meet objectives.

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