Area Business Manager, Dermatology, Santa Rosa, CA

About the role

Sanofi focuses on developing specialty treatments for debilitating diseases that are often difficult to diagnose and treat, providing hope for patients and their families. Sanofi has pioneered the development and delivery of transformative therapies for patients affected by rare and debilitating diseases for over 30 years. We accomplish our goals through world-class research, collaboration with the global patient community, and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. With a focus on rare diseases, oncology, immunology, and multiple sclerosis, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve. Sanofi's portfolio of transformative therapies, which are marketed in countries around the world, represents groundbreaking and life-saving advances in medicine.

Main Responsibilities

• Engage Dermatology/Immunology customers within assigned geographical territory and deliver clinically focused message to introduce, launch, grow brand-share and revenue and to consistently deliver on product goals for atopic dermatitis and other dermatological indications.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other key field-based stakeholders such as Regeneron Sales Professional counterparts, Medical Science Liaisons, Field Reimbursement and Market Access teammates, Thought Leader Liaisons, and others in their territory to proactively address customer needs, identify market dynamics and trends, develop strategies which support brand and corporate objectives, and ensure optimal account success within their assigned geography.
• Develop strong working relationships with Dermatology experts in assigned geography as well as biologic coordinators, office staff and other important health care personnel and key patient advocacy support groups as directed.
• Drive results by identifying key opportunities and developing strategic business plans to generate product utilization and grow territory business.
• Plan, organize, and execute local promotional speaker programs and activities.
• Maximize budget allocated to the geographic territory to support execution of strategies and tactics and generate/grow the business.
• Help drive lead initiatives to support sales success as assigned (e.g., participate in industry-related congresses, local and regional meetings, and medical conferences).
• Own business opportunities within respective geographic areas, including coordination and calling upon large group practices and other key targets to drive overall product results.
• Establish relationship with thought leaders in assigned territory. Primary objective is to drive industry leading customer value.

About You

• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical and scientific product-related information.
• Ability to travel to meetings/trainings/programs as necessary - additional travel may be required within the assigned territory.
• Ability to operate as a “team player” in cooperation with collaboration partners and internal colleagues to reach common goals.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Proven success and positive history of consistent sales performance in complex markets with diverse customer segments operating with a high degree of integrity within compliance guidelines.
• 3+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sales experience.
• 2+ years selling sub-cutaneous self-injectable (or office administered IV) biologics in a complex and competitive market.
• 2+ years selling experience in dermatologic disorders such as atopic dermatitis strongly preferred.
• 2+ years selling experience calling on Dermatologists.
• Launch experience in specialty care and biologics strongly preferred.
• Alliance/matrix partnership experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate advanced clinically based selling skills.
• Results oriented with a proven history of success with product launches.
• Experience with in-servicing and training office staff, nurses, and office managers.
• Demonstrate a passion and learning aptitude for science and is proactive in strengthening knowledge related to disease-state, treatment options, and healthcare trends.
• Highly organized with strong account management skills.
• Candidates must complete all fleet safety training and must maintain an acceptable driving record regarding accidents and incidents.