Rheumatology Sales Consultant I/II/Sr - Chicago (North), IL

Rheumatology Sales Consultant Job Description

Job Title: Rheumatology Sales Consultant I, II, or Sr.

Location: Chicago, IL (North)

Job Type: Full-time

About the Job:

The Rheumatology Sales Consultant is responsible for implementing the Rheumatology sales and marketing plans to assure maximum distribution and market penetration of BIPI ILD products within BIPI guidelines, policies, and directives. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains and utilizes product knowledge and highly effective selling skills to influence targeted healthcare professionals to support the use of BIPI promoted products.
• Executes brand strategies and business plans to ensure a consistent company sales and marketing message.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication/cooperation/coordination with internal BIPI employees.
• Develops clinic and customer pre-call plans to meet healthcare professionals (HCP) and account needs.
• Builds valued discussion around HCP needs and opportunities.
• Fosters HCP network development and communication.
• Has accurate and timely follow-up discussions with HCP.
• Uses appropriate BIPI sales training techniques, supports and encourages exchange of scientific knowledge and dialogue to provide enhanced value and trust to the HCP through facilitation of patient management and decision-making process.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Identifies key business needs and activities, establishes business plans to address territory business needs, and actively involves Sr. Associate Director, Clinical Educator, Payer Relations Managers, and other BI internal support personnel in the development, management, and accomplishment of business strategies, plans, and opportunities.
• Analyzes territory information to optimize HCP calls.
• Monitors and effectively reacts to local market conditions for changes that impact business.
• Develops plans to maximize Regional and National Speaker and other regional sales and marketing programs.
• Adjusts implementation plans on a regular basis (speaker development and management, advocate development, etc.).
• Creates opportunities that meet both territory and brand tactics.
• Utilizes sales data and supporting analysis to plan activity, monitors literature use, and maintains account and HCP records.
• Completes all administrative responsibilities in a timely fashion as directed by management.
• Successfully completes all sales training requirements.
• Identifies and develops Regional and National thought leaders, innovators, and advocates to support BIPI products.
• Provides appropriate feedback and follow-up to speakers and attendees.
• Develops realistic plans to develop speakers and thought leaders.
• Initiates contacts and network-building among advocates and HCPs.
• Manages programs and budgets to stay within BI standards.
• Determines how to efficiently and effectively utilize Regional and National speakers and company resources by proactively working with Sr. Associate Director and Key Account Manager.
• Performs all Company business in accordance with all regulations (e.g., EEO, FDA, DEA, OSHA, PDMA, EPA, PhRMA, etc.) and Company policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards with all business contacts in order to maintain BIPIs excellent reputation within the medical and pharmaceutical community.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful pharmaceutical sales experience required; 2+ years of Specialty/Rheumatology experience preferred.
• Strong communications skills are required to perform the job satisfactorily.
• Ability to travel with overnights and attendance at some weekend programs.
• Valid Drivers License and acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and any other relevant applications.
• Strong communications skills are required to perform the job satisfactorily.
• Ability to translate key scientific information supporting product, competitors, science, and marketplace to a broad range of customers.

Compensation:

• The base salary range for Rheumatology Sales Consultant I is $95,000 to $153,100.
• The position may be eligible for a role-specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements.
• We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future.
• Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law.

Job Levels:

• Rheumatology Sales Consultant I: Bachelors Degree required. Minimum of 3 years of successful pharmaceutical sales experience required; 2+ years of Specialty/Rheumatology experience preferred.
• Rheumatology Sales Consultant II: Bachelors Degree required. Minimum of 5 years of successful pharmaceutical sales experience with a minimum of 3 years Specialty/Rheumatology experience required.
• Sr. Rheumatology Sales Consultant: Bachelors Degree required. Minimum of 7-10 years of successful pharmaceutical sales experience with a minimum of 5-7 years Specialty/Rheumatology experience required.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Apply Now:

Apply now to join our team as a Rheumatology Sales Consultant.