Sell Alkermes psychiatric and CNS pharmaceutical products across the Austin territory. Build healthcare-provider relationships, educate providers, manage target lists, execute territory business plans, use approved promotional resources, maintain compliance, control expenses, and collaborate with sales, marketing, medical, and headquarters teams. The role requires at least three years of pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience, a bachelor’s degree, a valid driver’s license, and residence within the territory.
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Alkermes, Inc. is the U.S. operating company of Alkermes plc, a fully integrated, global biopharmaceutical company that applies its scientific expertise and proprietary technologies to research, develop and commercialize, both with partners and on its own, pharmaceutical products that are designed to address unmet medical needs of patients in major therapeutic areas. Alkermes has a diversified portfolio of marketed products focused on central nervous system disorders such as addiction and schizophrenia and a pipeline of product candidates in the fields of neuroscience and oncology. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Alkermes has a research and development ("R&D") center in Waltham, Massachusetts; an R&D and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio.
The following position is for Alkermes, Inc.
Territory Business Manager (TBM) is responsible for selling Alkermes products in the Austin territory and supporting promotional efforts. Ideal candidates should be proven sales achievers and live in the territory. This will be done by having thorough product, disease state and market knowledge and sound selling skills. He/she will utilize available resources to help educate healthcare providers. Finally, he/she will use their analytical ability to determine appropriate targets and will use approved resources accordingly.
ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The TBM will demonstrate a strong understanding of all aspects of Alkermes products, related disease states and related products in the marketplace
The TBM will demonstrate strong selling skills through the use of approved sales aids, approved studies and reprints and through superior communication and listening skills with targeted healthcare providers. He/she will use selling skills that demonstrate competent use of all facets of the Alkermes selling model. He/she will demonstrate an ability to gain agreement for increased product use with appropriate patients from target healthcare providers
The TBM will demonstrate strong territory management skills by identifying and calling on appropriate numbers of healthcare provider targets with the required frequency to assure proper usage of Alkermes products. He/she will continually develop, review, update and maintain healthcare provider target lists based on the latest information and data
He/she will utilize all available resources and programs (samples, Promotional Speaker Programs, etc.) to increase their business. He/she is prepared to discuss all aspects of territory business with District Business Leader (DBL) at any time
The TBM will develop business plans as required by the DBL and will perform all administrative tasks requested in a timely, accurate and truthful manner
The TBM will exercise fiscal control of operational expenses (car, gas, office supplies, telephone, postage, lodging, meals, and entertainment)
The TBM will demonstrate an ability to work productively with individuals in related positions including but not limited to other representatives, DBL, RMDs, Marketing, and Key Accounts and headquarter personnel
The TBM will abide by all Alkermes policies and regulations regarding promotional compliance, and sample accountability compliance
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS is required
3+ years successful pharmaceutical/biotech sales experience required
Must live within the geography of responsibility
Driver's license must be in good standing
Must be able to demonstrate or secure appropriate credentialing, which may include vaccination for COVID-19, as may be required by healthcare providers for physical access to their facilities
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years successful pharmaceutical/biotech sales experience preferred
Specialty/CNS sales exp preferred
Demonstrated superior organizational and administrative skills
Demonstrated past sales performance/success
Strong analytical, strategic and influencing skills
Some overnight travel may be required
Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.
Skills Required
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
3+ years of successful pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience
Live within the assigned Austin territory
Driver’s license in good standing
Ability to demonstrate or secure healthcare-provider credentialing, which may include COVID-19 vaccination
5+ years of successful pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience
Specialty or CNS sales experience
Superior organizational and administrative skills
Demonstrated past sales performance or success
Strong analytical, strategic, and influencing skills
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The Company
HQ: Waltham, MA
2,400 Employees
What We Do
Alkermes focuses on the development of innovative medicines that seek to address unmet needs of people living with serious mental illness, addiction, and cancer. As a fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, we apply our scientific expertise and proprietary technologies to develop products that are designed to make a meaningful difference in the way patients manage their disease.
We are inspired by some of the most pressing public health challenges of our time to help advance innovation with the potential to improve treatment options and outcomes for patients.
Beyond our important mission of developing medicines, we believe it is our responsibility to take a holistic approach as we seek to support patients, caregivers, and broader impacted communities. In this context we also work to help support and enhance the systems through which these complex diseases are treated. We are committed to patient engagement, disease education and awareness, and advocacy for important policies that support equitable access to quality treatment.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, we have an R&D center in Waltham, Massachusetts; a research and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio.
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