The Regional Account Manager (RAM) position is within our Hematology and Neurology Franchise, a division of Alexion and will focus on aHUS. The RAM will be assigned a sales territory focused on Academic Centers and Hospital Systems hospitals, private practices, and infusion centers, primarily focused on Nephrology. This individual would be responsible for the growth and expansion of aHUS Complement portfolio. The geography for this role is all of Utah and NW Colorado over to Fort Collins.
You will be responsible for:
Consistently achieving or exceeding sales objectives in assigned territory
Creating and maintaining strategically targeted account-specific business plans that reflect an in-depth understanding of local market forces impacting product sales
Developing and maintaining strong in-depth clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge
Collaborating closely with stakeholders, including PNH Regional Account Manager(s), TLL(s), SAL(s), MSL(s), FRM(s), PEM(s), Market Access, Diagnostics, and enterprise partners
The ability to handle customer questions and objections in a way that is consistent with product indications and sales training methodology, including ability to compliantly triage inquiries to appropriate partner
Demonstrating the ability to educate on the clinical approach to disease states, leading to a successful differential diagnosis and appropriate testing of patient populations
Being trained to understand and demonstrate proper use of products to clinicians in a hospital environment
Leading the implementation for our patient-centric partnership model which will include physicians, their staff, patients, clinics, and hospitals
Tracking activities and submitting reports on sales activities accurately & on-time
The execution of local promotional activities and programs for therapeutic areas
Providing a high level of product expertise and customer service to all accounts
Being an effective administrator who efficiently manages time, CRM tool, resources, and workload
Proactively interacting with Alexion management to refine product and market initiatives
Performing work in alignment with and adhering to all Alexion's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and Alexion policies and procedures
Demonstrating the ability to educate on the clinical approach to the disease states leading to a successful differential diagnosis and appropriate testing and treatment of patient population
You will need to have:
Bachelor's degree
5 years pharmaceutical sales or equivalent experience (e.g., Biotech or Medical Device)
Ability to work effectively independently and in an interdependent, team-oriented environment on a consistent basis
Strong clinical and account selling, analytical and strategic skills to develop accounts
Demonstrated ability to successfully seek out and qualify leads and profile new accounts
Ability to gain consistent access & develop strong, professional relationships for scientific exchange and promotion with healthcare providers in community and academic centers
Effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities
Must live in the geographic territory or live within 50 miles of the geographic territory border
Ability to travel within territory on a regular basis which will include frequent overnight and weekend travel
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
The duties of this role are generally conducted in a field environment. As is typical of a field-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or plane; work comfortably in a clinical setting; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
We would prefer for you to have:
Advanced or master's degree
Sales experience in the orphan or ultra-orphan area
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
