Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative, Diabetes - Knoxville
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
July 01, 2026
On-site
Tennessee, United States
Sales
Responsibilities:
- Achieve corporate objectives in the assigned territory; develop and execute strategic/tactical territory and account business plans.
- Recommend solutions to remove/minimize barriers to progress (marketplace trends, opportunities/threats, competitive information).
- Partner with RBD, Channel/Trade & Market Access, and Sales teams to ensure patient access to Xeris products.
- Manage territory budget and resource allocation to maximize ROI.
- Represent Xeris ethically and professionally to physicians and healthcare providers (including hospitals, IDNs, and local diabetes chapters) and foster respect by advancing patient care/outcomes.
- Build and maintain relationships; provide regular communications and sales efforts.
- Collaborate with peers/marketing/training; share info and implement initiatives.
- Take ownership of professional development; leverage internal training; navigate complex, multi-layered accounts; communicate effectively using internal resources.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Business/Marketing, or related field.
- Experience: 2+ years in field commercial positions (sales/hospital rep, sales trainer, marketing) OR 5+ years in bioscience commercial roles (sales/hospital rep, sales training, marketing, regional account manager).
- Valid US state-issued driver’s license.
- Recent bioscience and/or diabetes experience highly desirable.
- Ability to create/execute business plans; understand key data/metrics; adapt in ambiguity.
- Competencies: self-directed, organizational, verbal/written communication, time management, presentation, project management, problem solving, negotiation, influencer, adaptability.
Working Conditions:
- Evenings/weekends as needed; travel minimally 20%; vehicle travel.
Compensation:
- Anticipated base salary range: $84,000–$140,000.
Application Instructions:
- For accommodation during application: email recruiting@xerispharma.com and include the job requisition number (do not include medical/health info).
- Achieve corporate objectives in the assigned territory; develop and execute strategic/tactical territory and account business plans.
- Recommend solutions to remove/minimize barriers to progress (marketplace trends, opportunities/threats, competitive information).
- Partner with RBD, Channel/Trade & Market Access, and Sales teams to ensure patient access to Xeris products.
- Manage territory budget and resource allocation to maximize ROI.
- Represent Xeris ethically and professionally to physicians and healthcare providers (including hospitals, IDNs, and local diabetes chapters) and foster respect by advancing patient care/outcomes.
- Build and maintain relationships; provide regular communications and sales efforts.
- Collaborate with peers/marketing/training; share info and implement initiatives.
- Take ownership of professional development; leverage internal training; navigate complex, multi-layered accounts; communicate effectively using internal resources.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Business/Marketing, or related field.
- Experience: 2+ years in field commercial positions (sales/hospital rep, sales trainer, marketing) OR 5+ years in bioscience commercial roles (sales/hospital rep, sales training, marketing, regional account manager).
- Valid US state-issued driver’s license.
- Recent bioscience and/or diabetes experience highly desirable.
- Ability to create/execute business plans; understand key data/metrics; adapt in ambiguity.
- Competencies: self-directed, organizational, verbal/written communication, time management, presentation, project management, problem solving, negotiation, influencer, adaptability.
Working Conditions:
- Evenings/weekends as needed; travel minimally 20%; vehicle travel.
Compensation:
- Anticipated base salary range: $84,000–$140,000.
Application Instructions:
- For accommodation during application: email recruiting@xerispharma.com and include the job requisition number (do not include medical/health info).