Alcon - Philadelphia, PA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Philadelphia, PA
1,001-5,000 employees
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
About the position
The Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist at Alcon is responsible for managing a large territory in Philadelphia, PA, focusing on building relationships with physicians and practitioners. This role involves ensuring compliance with guidelines while developing partnerships within the pharmaceutical community to enhance patient access to treatments. The specialist will engage in various activities including sales management, customer relationship development, and market analysis to drive sales growth and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Build disease awareness with key partners and understand treatment initiation processes.
- Collaborate with partners on prior authorization, payor restrictions, and patient referrals.
- Manage the sales budget and develop impactful territory plans.
- Employ business planning and local market knowledge to grow sales.
- Develop relationships with customers and opinion leaders in the pharmaceutical community.
- Participate in and conduct meetings and events such as congresses and trainings.
- Establish and present action plans to achieve sales targets.
- Coordinate trainings and product presentations.
- Prospect for new accounts and identify growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.)
- 2 years of proven experience in sales, preferably in the healthcare industry.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in sales account management.
- Experience in the eye care pharmaceutical or medical device field.
- Technical learning and agility.
- High-energy, self-starter and collaborative team player.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off for exempt associates
