Diabetes Sales Specialist

The Diabetes Sales Specialist will achieve or exceed set sales and corporate goals by developing and implementing a diabetes sales specialist territory business plan and strategy encompassing all key customer targets.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Deliver clinically accurate presentations of Amylin products to targeted physicians and other appropriate health care professionals by utilizing Amylin's selling model to deliver brand specific messages about Amylin's products and disease state
- Effectively utilize and manage all Amylin approved resources to optimize corporate return on investment with appropriate customers and business partners
- Plan and execute medical education programs, speaker dinner programs, and continuing medical education programs in order to build customer loyalty and develop advocates
- Proactively identifies key targets in territory and develop appropriate action plan to influence their prescribing habits regarding the use of Amylin products
- Develop and maintain relationships with influential customers in the territory (e.g. high prescribers, thought leaders, managed care influencers, and certified diabetes educators) to enhance compound and/or product loyalty and build the Amylin brand
- Assist Manager in district management process, including but not limited to meeting planning, new hire orientation, interviewing, training, key account management, and Amylin quality improvement and ad hoc projects, as directed by line management
- Develop strategies to enhance territory sales and assist in business plans and goals. Seek and analyze information on competition, market and industry trends and discern how this could impact the business and adapt to changing conditions
- Assist in building a cohesive and collaborative team of Diabetes Sales Specialists within the district, region, and nation
- Maintain a team approach with colleagues and our alliance counterparts to maximize appropriate territory activities and accomplish positive results for Amylin and the customer, including Medical Science Liaisons, Diabetes Clinical Liaisons, marketing personnel, and managed care account managers.
- Actively participate in continuous learning and development programs, such as technical updates and professional skills enhancement
- Complete all administrative duties in an accurate and timely manner and adhere to compliance policies.
- Adhere to company standards for personal honesty, integrity, trust, respect, and accountability. Perform all responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal rules and regulationsQUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare or business discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three years sales experience with a successful track record of field sales in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or healthcare industry
- Diabetes and/or endocrinology and/or injectable sales experience is preferred. Retail, wholesale, managed care account and/or institution experience is desirable
- Strong personal computer skills including Microsoft Office. Proven oral and written communication skills
- Must have a strong customer service focus and be able to achieve results tied to business goals
- Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record which is compliance with the company's fleet policy
REQUIREMENTS:- Required to travel up to 100% of the time
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to drive a car for extended distances and travel on a plane as necessary.- Must maintain a Department of Motor Vehicles' driving record in accordance with Amylin's fleet and automobile requirements
Working at Amylin:
Full-time Amylin employees receive the following benefits:


Full Medical Coverage 'HRA and HSA options', Dental and Vision Plans, Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, 401'K' Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Domestic Partner Coverage, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, and Education Assistance

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