Rheumatology Sales Specialist

Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovation power and global scale: pharmaceuticals, eye care and generic medicines.

The Rheumatology Sales Specialist will represent and promote Novartis as a leader in the Rheumatology community and marketplace The Rheumatology Sales Specialist will be responsible for covering a large territory and will focus on a defined target list of physicians/practitioners within the territory. Focus on the total office call to assure the needs of all stakeholders are met within compliance guidelines including Nurses, Office Managers, and others. Serve as an opinion leader within the assigned territory.

* Driving disease awareness * Promoting initiation and usage of Novartis rheumatology products * Achieving targets for sales performance consistent with Novartis’ compliance standards and market share * Developing effective business relationships with customers including physicians, treating staff and other stakeholders that support delivery of business results * Initiating and/or supporting programs that make a difference in the life of the rheumatology patient we serve. * Ensuring access to Novartis products within all compliance guidelines * Providing disease state awareness education.

* Travel: 50% or more travel required depending on geographical footprint that may contain multiple states * Geography: Must live in the geography you support * Education: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy or Business related discipline. **Minimum Requirements:** * Three (3) years of successful pharmaceutical sales experience OR two (2) years successful experience selling Rheumatology pharmaceutical products. * Previous rheumatology selling experience or experience selling biologic/specialty products with a complex distribution pathway such as specialty pharmacy, reimbursement specialists, buy and bill etc. * Strong business background including: * Integrity with a will to win * Ability to manage complexity * Strong Interpersonal communication * Superior organization & prioritization * Excellent presentation skills * Proven decision making and tactical execution and Computer literacy * Comply with all credentialing requirements for any healthcare institution (e.g., hospital) which is part of the field associate’s call plan, including, among other things, routine background checks, medical testing (i.e., Tuberculosis test) or proof of immunizations, training on facility policies, and adherence to confidentiality and/or HIPAA agreements. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Previous biologic sales experience, familiarity with the Rheumatology Community, and complex distribution pathways such as specialty pharmacy, reimbursement specialists, buy and bill etc. * Experience with launching rheumatology, biologic, or other specialty product with a complex distribution pathway * Experience selling in a competitive market environment