Medical Specialist I (Gastro) - Kansas City, MO

Role Summary

Medical Specialist I (Gastro) in Kansas City, MO. The Medical Specialist (Sales Representative), Gastroenterology engages gastroenterologists and other key customers within an assigned geography to present clinically focused selling messages, create and grow revenue, and consistently deliver product goals. The role requires strong, compliant performance with a high degree of integrity, following all company policies governing the promotion of pharmaceutical and biologic products in the US. The position reports to the District Manager, Gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and execute tactics within key Gastroenterology accounts to generate product utilization.
• Build strong working relationships with gastroenterologists, nurses, office staff, and other healthcare personnel, as well as patient advocacy groups, as directed.
• Collaborate with district colleagues, alliance counterparts, and other field-based and home office teams to address customer needs, market dynamics, and trends; develop strategies to support brand and corporate objectives within the geography.
• Participate in and help lead initiatives to support sales success (e.g., industry congresses, local and regional meetings, medical conferences).

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or other advanced education/certifications.
• Required: At least 5 years of pharmaceutical/s biopharmaceutical sales experience, including a minimum of 2 years selling in the Gastroenterology market and/or a similar subcutaneous self-injectable biologic specialty market.
• Required: Experience with in-servicing and training office staff, nurses, and office managers.
• Required: Ability to partner and collaborate with other internal field teams and alliance partners.
• Required: Ability to travel and cover large geographic territories.

Skills

• Advanced clinically-based selling skills.
• Strong relationship-building with gastroenterology experts, healthcare professionals, and patient advocacy groups.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across internal and external teams.
• Experience with product launches and navigating complex markets.