Senior Therapeutic Area Specialist, Hematology - Lincoln, NE

Role Summary

Senior Therapeutic Area Specialist, Hematology – Lincoln, NE. Promotes hematology products, supports physicians and healthcare professionals in the assigned territory, and drives sales in a complex scientific environment. Works with cross-functional teams to achieve territory goals and deliver patient-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with physicians and health care professionals in support of approved product indications.
• Providing customers with assistance in the best application of products and answering all questions concerning products, with appropriate referrals where required.
• Preparing and implementing a comprehensive business plan for territory.
• Contacting prospects and explaining features and benefits of products offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques all within the boundaries of the BMS Promotional Policy.
• Collaborating with a variety of internal cross-functional partners to include clinical nurse consultants, patient support specialists, marketers, account managers, advocate development managers, professional alliance managers and clinical liaisons.
• Planning and organizing promotional speakers programs in territory in partnership with Speakers Bureau vendors and advocate development managers.
• Communicating competitive market intelligence to brand teams and management.

Qualifications

• BS in Business or Science; 5+ years sales experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry with at least two years of related hematology/oncology sales strongly preferred (or proven success in medical field).
• Proven track record that demonstrates top sales accomplishments.
• Flexibility to adapt and succeed in a virtual work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate technical clinical material clearly and effectively.
• Ability to develop critical relationships with physicians, nurses and ancillary staff within academic hospitals, clinics, and private practice facilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of oncology therapeutic area, products and marketplace.
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare system processes including reimbursement.
• Strong work ethic and ability to develop priorities and manage time appropriately.
• Ability to work successfully within a team environment.
• Ability to integrate innovative ideas to accomplish corporate and individual objectives.
• Prefer individuals with the desire/ability to relocate for roles of different scope or responsibility.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• As this position requires operation of a Company-provided vehicle, offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate meeting the requirements of Qualified Driver, as determined by the Company in its sole discretion, including but not limited to the following 1) at least 21 years of age; 2) a driver's license in good standing issued by your state of residence; and, 3) a driving risk level deemed acceptable by the Company.