Pharma Field Sales - Endocrinology Diabetes Care Specialist - Hudson Valley NewYork

Company: BioSpace
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: May 29, 2025

Job Description:

Job DetailsAbout the DepartmentThe Diabetes Sales Team leads the US sales efforts for Novo Nordisk's robust cardiometabolic product portfolio, which includes world class therapies for the treatment of diabetes, obesity, and the reduction of adverse cardiovascular events. As part of the team, you will have frontline exposure to our portfolio vision, business strategies, and critical market insights that drive our business forward. You will drive the NNI portfolio strategy in tandem with our marketing team, and balance performance with compassion to ensure that the latest therapies and products reach the people who need them most.At Novo Nordisk, we are the world leader in diabetes care and a major player in defeating other serious chronic conditions such as obesity, growth hormone-related disorders and rare bleeding disorders. We use our skills, dedication and ambition to help people with diabetes and other chronic or rare diseases. We are looking for individuals who want to do the same. In exchange, we offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?The PositionThis position represents Novo Nordisk (NN) to selected key endocrinologists and other customers as directed. This position has a goal of cultivating strong professional relationships with Endocrinologists, positioning Novo Nordisk as a leader in the diabetes care market, understanding the local market and customer needs and positioning Novo Nordisk product and services to improve care of patients with diabetes to maximize sales within an assigned territory. The EDCS must achieve sales goals by utilizing a patient-centric and clinical approach to engaging their customers and promoting Novo Nordisks portfolio of diabetes products to key endocrinologists and other customers. The EDCS uses local knowledge, tools and resources to assess, create and maintain advocacy of customers aligned to company, brand and clinical goals; the EDCS develops local strategies and executes local tactical plans (consistent with company direction) to engage Endocrinologists and actively move them along the advocacy continuum. This position also evaluates and recommends the most appropriate Novo Nordisk product and approved usage for the customer's needs.RelationshipsExternally, the EDCS maintains relationships with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other key personnel in health care settings and major academic and large community health systems. The EDCS also assists their endocrinologists with their local clinical and educational initiatives by coordinating company resources (e.g., counterparts, materials, information, initiatives, etc.) to ensure an aligned approach to benefit improved patient health.Internally, the EDCS reports to the Endocrinology District Business Manager of the specific sales territory. The EDCS interacts on a regular basis with other field-based employees (e.g., DBMs, IDBMs, DCSs, IDCSs, Managed Markets Sales Team, Diabetes Educators, Medical Liaisons) covering the same geographic areas. The EDCS actively shares information and plans to develop a common understanding of individual customers and overlapping market dynamics to ensure a coordinated approach.Essential FunctionsContribute to the Company's Sales GoalsExecute sales strategies based on evaluation of customer needs, dynamics, trends, and competitors' products or servicesMaintain required activity records/reports, including timely and accurate transmission of call dataParticipate in relevant meetings, conventions, training programs, and displaysUnderstand the scientific and clinical underpinnings of brand strategies and the implications and importance of generating advocacy and support for themWork with the Novo Nordisk Sales/Marketing Departments to most effectively execute on marketing materials and product informationDevelop RelationshipsAnticipate and respond to customers ' objections, problems, and concernsClinically position and promote Novo Nordisks portfolio of diabetes products with a focus on endocrinologists and key customers who make or influence prescribing decisionsCoordinate the development and delivery of targeted education seminars for health care providers on subjects relevant to NNIs productsCoordinate with PCP counterpart to arrange Interface programs and help prepare speakers (outline audience demographic, understand audience needs, share learning objectives and local challenges, provide feedback on quality of presentation) to provide quality balanced and relevant presentation that support the educational objectives and align to audience needsDevelop meaningful and productive professional relationships that demonstrate a genuine desire to help HCPs help patients with diabetesFor launch of new products, programs and services, establish alignment among Endocrinologists around the need for change, the value propositions the new product, program or service represents and the appropriate patients that would benefit in order to ensure early trial and utilizationGenerate advocacy for Novo Nordisk products and services by sharing approved clinical and scientific information and insightsInterface with key associations (e.g., ADA, AACE) and customer groupsRecognize opportunities to productively challenge HCPs clinical management of patients that respects their knowledge and experience and adds value by sharing new information and offering unique insightsSupport the implementation of Advocate Development plans in the market, consistent with the approved national planUtilize relationships with endocrinologists, clinics, and other individuals who make or influence purchasing, prescribing, and/or formulary decisionsUtilizing identified targeted customers, develop customized communication techniques to create lasting business relationships; assess partnership opportunities in areas of mutual interestMaintain Market Knowledge and UnderstandingAnalyze and understand customers, local healthcare delivery and payment models, and the interdependencies among the various elements in the market to identify and leverage business opportunitiesAnalyze impact of managed care in the territory and its effect on prescribing decisions, and modify customer engagement and sales strategiesAnalyze local market to understand the unique needs of different customers and customer groups and estimate growth patternsEvaluate the patient and practice needs of customers utilizing a patient-centric approach and tailoring the approach to customers and patient's needsUses understanding of practice guidelines, chronic care models, protocols, etc. to engage HCPs in clinical conversations to appreciate how they manage patients with diabetes and where they currently position NNI products and devicesManage And Prioritize Time and Resources EfficientlyAnalyze and establish order of calls and routes that maximize time and efficiencyAttain maximum results in the sales territory with limited supervisionCoordinate and align NNI stakeholders on account plan and gain alignment on roles, responsibilities and standards of interaction and customer engagement; communicate regularly to account team on priorities and progressEffectively distribute product samples in sales territory according to planManage time and tasks to achieve maximum customer effect and sales volumePrudently control company property consistent with applicable company policies and procedures and legal obligationsUtilize discretionary budget for maximum impact on salesProduct KnowledgeDemonstrate a broad understanding of the clinical treatment of diabetes and its comorbidities and complications by actively using approved resources to engage HCPs in constructive and ongoing dialogue to support improved patient healthDescribe Novo Nordisks portfolio of diabetes products, emphasizing their clinical effectiveness and benefits, as well as limitations and possible side-effects to identify products best suited for specific patient profiles or circumstances; develop customer-focused solutions that are aligned with customers and NNIs visionLeverage available sales and marketing resources to expand the breadth and depth of appropriate utilization Novo Nordisks products, consistent with label and company policyMaintain mastery knowledge of disease state and research related to diabetes, and NNI products within area of responsibilityMaintain product and disease knowledge and knowledge of consultative promotion techniquesMaintain up to date knowledge of the latest approved scientific and clinical data to engage in meaningful discussions with customers and address questions, concerns, and objections to the use of Novo Nordisk 's productsParticipate in company-sponsored and/or company-approved training programs to constantly improve knowledge of Novo Nordisk 's products, competitive products, and sales and promotional skillsPhysical RequirementsDriver must maintain a valid driver's license. Must be in good standing by not exceeding the Novo Nordisk points threshold assigned based on review of Motor Vehicle Records.QualificationsBachelor's or equivalent degree, and/or Pharm D requiredMinimum of two (2) years of relevant pharmaceutical sales or speciality sales experience requiredDemonstrated leadership and decision-making abilityIntermediate computer skills required (Windows, Word, Excel); prior computer experience using sales data/call reporting software idealMastery knowledge of the clinical management of diabetes and the range of treatment optionsMust be a self-starter and be able to evaluate options and make decisions on your own with minimal supervisionThis position is part of a job family. Title and level within the job family are evaluated based on a number of factors, such as years of experience, scope of work, proficiency, and business need. Candidates will be assessed for the most appropriate title and level within the job family during the recruitment process. The base range of pay for each title in this job family are as follows:EDCS II - $114,000 to $139,000SR EDCS - $131,000 to $160,000 In addition, this position is eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors. Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or

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