For our three Business Units we are recruiting for multiple field based
Sales Trainees (f/m/d), for example in the region Dresden or Düsseldorf
About the program:
The Biogen Sales Trainee program is a 24-months program to attract and qualify recent university graduates for a commercial career in the pharmaceutical industry with an initial field focus. There are Sales Trainee opportunities in the Business Units BioImmunology, Specialty and Rare Diseases and the program will require the Sales Trainee to be flexible and mobile across Germany.
The first 4 weeks will consist of a comprehensive and structured onboarding in Munich (consisting of office- and field-related elements), followed by three field-based blocks of 7 months each in a designated area, split by two intervals of office-based rotations (1 month each) in the Marketing department of the respective Business Unit (mandatory) and another related department (e.g. Market Access, Customer Excellence & Operations).
In close cooperation with the line Manager and other experienced Mentors, the Trainee will quickly learn and improve customer interaction capabilities and will be responsible for sales results in the assigned territory. The Sales Trainee will gain experience and perspective in 360 degree aspects of the respective Business Unit with a clear focus on direct customer interactions.
What You’ll Do:
Sales Department
Learn and work towards the achievement of sales- and non-promotional goals.
Learn how to develop and execute territory plans including regional goals, identifying opportunities and coordinating / utilizing available resources.
Understand available resources in support of customer needs and leverage those resources.
Align with colleagues and collaborate with internal teams and cross-functional partners to advance programs and initiatives.
Understand patient flows and support successful patient outcomes by closely tracking progress of new patients starting treatment and inform healthcare providers and other stakeholders regarding access and reimbursement programs and ensure appropriate service of Biogen.
Interact appropriately with internal compliance experts to ensure efforts are aligned with relevant laws and regulations.
Recognition, documentation and reporting of adverse events and technical product complaints to Drug Safety Germany or the responsible service center according to local SOPs.
Step by step gaining industry-leading understanding of disease state, products, clinical practices, market dynamics, and healthcare systems.
Get a good understanding of internal and external opportunities for learning, including conferences, seminars, and professional associations.
Familiarize with and apply administrative follow-through: Keep timely documentation (e.g., expense reports, compliance related, CRM system) and provide input required for planning and coordination.
Ensure Performance of Frequency of sales calls on designated customers in the territory; step by step optimizes omnichannel approach.
Office base rotations
Marketing duties for the mandatory rotation will include:
supporting the planning and implementation of marketing campaigns and medical projects
supporting planning and organization of internal and external (e.g. congresses) events
Depending on the chosen department for the second rotation duties might include:
For Market Access: Reimbursement and value & access topics
For Customer Excellence & Operations: Support digital innovative projects and learn how to apply tools to analyze the market and how to interpret reports and market numbers
Others: e.g. supports product PR in planning/creation of content or support events (e.g. press conferences)
Who You Are:
With your open, dynamic and outgoing personality you easily make connections and aim to continuously grow alongside your opportunities. You are proactive, self-confident and flexible to start your sales career in an assigned territory and to willing to benefit from the support and guidance of experienced colleagues.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree or Master degree (preferred) in a natural or life-sciences discipline or completed professional education / certification as per § 75 AMG is a must
Entry level job experience in pharma industry as intern / working student is preferred
Valid driving license (class B) is a must
Mobility and flexibility to take over an assigned sales territory in Germany
Very high motivation to learn and develop
Organized and methodical, flexible and hands-on way of work
Trustworthy and reliable, able to act in a confidential manner
Languages: Fluency in local language (German) and English is a must
What we offer:
A strong foundation to start and build a career in pharmaceutical sales
An attractive and competitive salary
A company car for the duration of the program with the opportunity for private use
Depending on the center of living: Contribution to the rent of an apartment in the assigned territory
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Biogen and has not been reviewed or approved by Biogen.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive and often perceived as fair across roles, with total compensation framed as strong when bonus and equity are included. Compensation sentiment is described as above-average overall, though it varies by function and business cycle.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs are repeatedly highlighted as a meaningful part of the total package, including stock programs and an employee stock purchase plan. Equity and bonus elements are portrayed as important contributors to feeling well rewarded beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are described as distinctive, including a year-end shutdown and a paid sabbatical after extended tenure. Vacation, holidays, sick time, and personal-significance days are also presented as supportive of work-life needs.
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