Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Sales Specialist, Uro-Oncology - Grand Rapids, MI
Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
Sales Specialist, Uro‑Oncology – Grand Rapids, MI
As a privately‑owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life‑changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives.
Our independence enables an entrepreneurial spirit and a long‑term perspective that drives growth, agility, and a genuine “people first” philosophy developed over more than 70 years of scientific research.
Our ambition is for our novel, first‑in‑class intravesical gene therapy to become the new standard of care and backbone therapy for patients across the non‑muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) disease spectrum.
In 2024, our treatment achieved over 1,500 patients treated across the United States at major medical centers and community care facilities, placing it among the top five best‑selling gene therapies.
As the Sales Specialist, Uro‑Oncology, you will be a critical part of a customer‑facing team responsible for promoting our intravesical gene therapy.
The role covers Grand Rapids, Michigan (you must reside in or near Grand Rapids and be within close proximity to a major airport).
With Ferring, you will join a recognized leader, noted by
Fast Company
and
Fortune , and honored on the “Change the World List.”
Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified.
Responsibilities
Promote and sell Ferring products to achieve or exceed sales quotas.
Maintain regular contact with current and prospective customers.
Submit timely and accurate reports to management and stakeholders.
Participate in sales field rides and follow through on developmental opportunities based on results.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Deploy and manage territory resources, including marketing materials, programs, and approved sales tools.
Build and develop effective relationships with approved and targeted customers.
Monitor and manage district expenses, budgets, and sample allotments.
Represent Ferring at professional industry meetings and seminars.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 4 years of experience in buy‑and‑bill medical or pharmaceutical sales.
Strong experience (2+ years) in oncology and/or urology; bladder cancer experience preferred.
Ability to meet or exceed sales objectives.
Ability to identify potential customers and expand the customer base.
Ability to meet expense management requirements.
Able to meet demand‑generation goals.
Physical Requirements
Sitting 3–4 hours at a time while driving or as a passenger and operating a vehicle up to 60% of the time.
Walking up to 15% of the time.
Climbing stairs and/or ramps may be required in certain urban territories.
Standing more than 1–2 hours at a time.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 20 pounds into and out of vehicles and medical facilities.
Long‑distance air travel approximately 2–3 times per year; additional overnight or longer travel may be required.
Compensation and Benefits Base salary: $120,000 – $170,000 (range based on experience).
Bonus is based on annual sales commissions tied to individual and geographic performance.
Benefits include: comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; disability and life insurance; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; paid parental leave; sick time (40 hours/year); vacation (112.5 – 150 hours/year); and 12–13 paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement Ferring is an equal‑opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. Ferring maintains a drug‑free workplace and complies with affirmative action requirements.
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Our independence enables an entrepreneurial spirit and a long‑term perspective that drives growth, agility, and a genuine “people first” philosophy developed over more than 70 years of scientific research.
Our ambition is for our novel, first‑in‑class intravesical gene therapy to become the new standard of care and backbone therapy for patients across the non‑muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) disease spectrum.
In 2024, our treatment achieved over 1,500 patients treated across the United States at major medical centers and community care facilities, placing it among the top five best‑selling gene therapies.
As the Sales Specialist, Uro‑Oncology, you will be a critical part of a customer‑facing team responsible for promoting our intravesical gene therapy.
The role covers Grand Rapids, Michigan (you must reside in or near Grand Rapids and be within close proximity to a major airport).
With Ferring, you will join a recognized leader, noted by
Fast Company
and
Fortune , and honored on the “Change the World List.”
Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified.
Responsibilities
Promote and sell Ferring products to achieve or exceed sales quotas.
Maintain regular contact with current and prospective customers.
Submit timely and accurate reports to management and stakeholders.
Participate in sales field rides and follow through on developmental opportunities based on results.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Deploy and manage territory resources, including marketing materials, programs, and approved sales tools.
Build and develop effective relationships with approved and targeted customers.
Monitor and manage district expenses, budgets, and sample allotments.
Represent Ferring at professional industry meetings and seminars.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 4 years of experience in buy‑and‑bill medical or pharmaceutical sales.
Strong experience (2+ years) in oncology and/or urology; bladder cancer experience preferred.
Ability to meet or exceed sales objectives.
Ability to identify potential customers and expand the customer base.
Ability to meet expense management requirements.
Able to meet demand‑generation goals.
Physical Requirements
Sitting 3–4 hours at a time while driving or as a passenger and operating a vehicle up to 60% of the time.
Walking up to 15% of the time.
Climbing stairs and/or ramps may be required in certain urban territories.
Standing more than 1–2 hours at a time.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 20 pounds into and out of vehicles and medical facilities.
Long‑distance air travel approximately 2–3 times per year; additional overnight or longer travel may be required.
Compensation and Benefits Base salary: $120,000 – $170,000 (range based on experience).
Bonus is based on annual sales commissions tied to individual and geographic performance.
Benefits include: comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; disability and life insurance; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; paid parental leave; sick time (40 hours/year); vacation (112.5 – 150 hours/year); and 12–13 paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement Ferring is an equal‑opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. Ferring maintains a drug‑free workplace and complies with affirmative action requirements.
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