Neuroscience Sales Specialist (Western Slope, CO) - Johnson & Johnson Innovative
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Grand Junction, CO, United States
Company Overview
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Job Function Pharmaceutical Sales
Job Sub Function Sales – Neuroscience (Commission)
Job Category Professional
Job Posting Locations Boulder, Colorado, United States; Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
Job Description We are searching for the best talent for Neuroscience Sales Specialist to be in the Western Slope territory which includes Boulder and Grand Junction.
Intra-Cellular Therapies, a Johnson & Johnson company, is on the path to be the #1 leader in neuroscience. With an exceptional suite of products and a commitment to transforming patient lives, we are expanding our CAPLYTA® commercial team to support our growing impact in psychiatry.
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist has overall responsibility for meeting or exceeding sales expectations within their assigned geographies in an ethical and compliant manner. The sales specialist is responsible for understanding and identifying customer needs, aligning marketing resources and supporting pull-through activities. They are also accountable for embodying and communicating Intra-Cellular’s corporate vision of improving the lives of patients suffering from neuropsychiatric disorders.
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist will develop superior product and disease state knowledge that allows them to compliantly engage in in-depth clinical dialogue with healthcare professionals. Additionally, they will have responsibility for the creation of local strategic and tactical plans, differential resource allocation, and accountability for effective application of budget and expense management within their assigned territory.
We are looking for sales professionals who have a passion for patients, tenacity for results, ability to adapt and evolve, entrepreneurial thirst for working in an energizing and winning culture.
Job Responsibilities
Follow compliance guidelines, drive sales performance to ensure forecasts are met or exceeded within assigned territory by calling on HCP offices and Mental Health Community Centers both in-person and virtually.
Effectively use assigned budgets to achieve territory objectives. Customize discussions and client interactions based on customer’s needs in a compliant and ethical manner.
Maintain current understanding of local market, practice structures, evolving customers, and key influencers. Routinely share such information with relevant internal Intra-Cellular stakeholders.
Provide input into resource allocation decisions across customers/region. Identify and select programs/resources available and appropriate for each customer, practice, and/or system.
Work with Regional Business Manager and key stakeholders to develop a local business plan that ensures achievement of all business objectives. Capitalize on formulary approvals and other business opportunities through effective implementation of the strategic plan.
Collaborate with other Neuroscience Sales Specialists on common objectives and sharing of best practices.
Accountable for providing timely and accurate administrative management of work hours, sales call data, customer objectives, communication responses, synchronization, sample and expense reporting.
Effectively inform and build a business plan based on depth and breadth of customer business needs, resources and products.
Complete all company and job-related training as assigned within the required timelines.
Job Requirements
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in healthcare sales/account management, or business-to-business sales, or recently transitioned from Active‑Duty Military.
3+ years of sales experience in specialty pharmaceuticals preferred.
Launch, antipsychotic, and/or bipolar sales experience highly preferred.
Must have Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as well as a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Must have strong desire and passion for improving the lives of patients and their caregivers. Ideal candidate emulates patient-centricity.
Must act with high integrity and always in accordance with the Company’s Compliance policies and procedures.
Must have strong sense of self-motivation, initiative, and entrepreneurial thirst, excellent decision-making judgment, strong teaming/collaboration and cross-functional skills.
A proven track record of success in learning and adapting to an evolving environment such as Covid‑19 in order to overcome obstacles and challenges.
Must have the ability to be agile and adapt to the changing telemedicine/virtual environment.
Ability to analyze data/metrics to assess progress against objectives as well as diagnose performance issues and identify new opportunities.
Experience establishing new customer relationships and communicating technical information to a diverse customer audience.
Work hours may include meetings scheduled outside of normal working hours.
Territories may require some overnight travel depending on geography.
Some domestic travel to corporate headquarters, training and sales meetings will also be required on a periodic basis.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Hiring Process – What You Can Expect
Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to complete a short-recorded video interview, giving you the chance to share more about yourself. If successful, a recruiter will also reach out by phone to walk you through the process and answer any questions.
Interviews with the team: If you move forward, you’ll meet with the hiring manager (and possibly others on the team) in one or two interview rounds, depending on the role.
Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard, so our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country‑specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.
Pay and Benefits Anticipated base pay range: $79,000.00 – $127,650.00
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long‑term incentive program.
Benefits (time off):
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Additional information can be found through the link below.
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Equal Opportunity & Disability Accommodations Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.
Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPONA
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Learn more at jnj.com
Job Function Pharmaceutical Sales
Job Sub Function Sales – Neuroscience (Commission)
Job Category Professional
Job Posting Locations Boulder, Colorado, United States; Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
Job Description We are searching for the best talent for Neuroscience Sales Specialist to be in the Western Slope territory which includes Boulder and Grand Junction.
Intra-Cellular Therapies, a Johnson & Johnson company, is on the path to be the #1 leader in neuroscience. With an exceptional suite of products and a commitment to transforming patient lives, we are expanding our CAPLYTA® commercial team to support our growing impact in psychiatry.
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist has overall responsibility for meeting or exceeding sales expectations within their assigned geographies in an ethical and compliant manner. The sales specialist is responsible for understanding and identifying customer needs, aligning marketing resources and supporting pull-through activities. They are also accountable for embodying and communicating Intra-Cellular’s corporate vision of improving the lives of patients suffering from neuropsychiatric disorders.
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist will develop superior product and disease state knowledge that allows them to compliantly engage in in-depth clinical dialogue with healthcare professionals. Additionally, they will have responsibility for the creation of local strategic and tactical plans, differential resource allocation, and accountability for effective application of budget and expense management within their assigned territory.
We are looking for sales professionals who have a passion for patients, tenacity for results, ability to adapt and evolve, entrepreneurial thirst for working in an energizing and winning culture.
Job Responsibilities
Follow compliance guidelines, drive sales performance to ensure forecasts are met or exceeded within assigned territory by calling on HCP offices and Mental Health Community Centers both in-person and virtually.
Effectively use assigned budgets to achieve territory objectives. Customize discussions and client interactions based on customer’s needs in a compliant and ethical manner.
Maintain current understanding of local market, practice structures, evolving customers, and key influencers. Routinely share such information with relevant internal Intra-Cellular stakeholders.
Provide input into resource allocation decisions across customers/region. Identify and select programs/resources available and appropriate for each customer, practice, and/or system.
Work with Regional Business Manager and key stakeholders to develop a local business plan that ensures achievement of all business objectives. Capitalize on formulary approvals and other business opportunities through effective implementation of the strategic plan.
Collaborate with other Neuroscience Sales Specialists on common objectives and sharing of best practices.
Accountable for providing timely and accurate administrative management of work hours, sales call data, customer objectives, communication responses, synchronization, sample and expense reporting.
Effectively inform and build a business plan based on depth and breadth of customer business needs, resources and products.
Complete all company and job-related training as assigned within the required timelines.
Job Requirements
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in healthcare sales/account management, or business-to-business sales, or recently transitioned from Active‑Duty Military.
3+ years of sales experience in specialty pharmaceuticals preferred.
Launch, antipsychotic, and/or bipolar sales experience highly preferred.
Must have Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as well as a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Must have strong desire and passion for improving the lives of patients and their caregivers. Ideal candidate emulates patient-centricity.
Must act with high integrity and always in accordance with the Company’s Compliance policies and procedures.
Must have strong sense of self-motivation, initiative, and entrepreneurial thirst, excellent decision-making judgment, strong teaming/collaboration and cross-functional skills.
A proven track record of success in learning and adapting to an evolving environment such as Covid‑19 in order to overcome obstacles and challenges.
Must have the ability to be agile and adapt to the changing telemedicine/virtual environment.
Ability to analyze data/metrics to assess progress against objectives as well as diagnose performance issues and identify new opportunities.
Experience establishing new customer relationships and communicating technical information to a diverse customer audience.
Work hours may include meetings scheduled outside of normal working hours.
Territories may require some overnight travel depending on geography.
Some domestic travel to corporate headquarters, training and sales meetings will also be required on a periodic basis.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Hiring Process – What You Can Expect
Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to complete a short-recorded video interview, giving you the chance to share more about yourself. If successful, a recruiter will also reach out by phone to walk you through the process and answer any questions.
Interviews with the team: If you move forward, you’ll meet with the hiring manager (and possibly others on the team) in one or two interview rounds, depending on the role.
Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard, so our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country‑specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.
Pay and Benefits Anticipated base pay range: $79,000.00 – $127,650.00
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long‑term incentive program.
Benefits (time off):
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Additional information can be found through the link below.
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Equal Opportunity & Disability Accommodations Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.
Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPONA
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