Institutional & Specialty Sales Consultant, Cardiology- Pittsburgh, PA

About the Role

At Bayer, we’re visionaries driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges, striving for a world where 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is a real possibility. The Institutional and Specialty Sales (ISS) team is being established to lead and drive launch activities for indications within the CVR portfolio. This role focuses on driving demand, clinical education, and sales by developing and implementing a strategic business plan for top priority institutions (e.g., hospitals and health systems), cardiologists, and nephrologists in both institutional and community settings.

The ISS reports to the CVR Area General Manager (AGM) and collaborates closely with Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, and other internal partners to drive US Pharma outcomes. The territory covers the Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan area, expanding into Erie and Washington, PA. Travel up to 50% within the territory is required. The position is residence-based, and the candidate must be domiciled within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Drive clinical demand, education, and sales by building a deep understanding of disease states, unmet needs, and treatment options to educate healthcare professionals and business stakeholders on the unique benefits of assigned products, balancing efficacy and safety.
• Build institutional advocacy to drive formulary, pathway, and protocol adoption of cardiovascular-renal brand(s) to ensure appropriate pull-through of approved products.
• Develop, co-create with external and internal stakeholders, and implement strategic business plans for identified top strategic institutions, with an in-depth understanding of local market dynamics.
• Demonstrate expertise in disease states, the marketplace, competitors, industry trends, and cross-functional activities to anticipate and identify business opportunities and challenges.
• Build key business relationships with prioritized customers, including C-suite and D-suite stakeholders, heads of pharmacy, heads of quality, cardiologists, and nephrologists.
• Manage the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) committee processes at priority institutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and Area Customer Squads to develop and pull through strategic partnerships with key customers.
• Provide support to Area General Managers in strategic projects as needed.
• Leverage emerging technologies to enhance performance and continuously improve proficiency.
• Understand and comply with pharmaceutical industry guidelines and regulations, applying high ethical standards in day-to-day work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of relevant sales experience in competitive landscapes in lieu of a degree.
• Deep expertise and understanding of the cardiovascular and/or renal therapeutic area(s).
• Experience launching new products and product indications.
• Excellent facilitation and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines.
• Ability to comply with customer credentialing and safety requirements (e.g., up-to-date vaccinations, trainings).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (preferably in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a business-related field).
• 5 years of successful pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical sales experience in competitive landscapes.
• Experience selling in institutions and clinic settings and navigating the P&T committee process.
• Experience in establishing and pulling through in-patient to out-patient protocols.

Pay

Employees can expect a salary between $124,320.00 and $186,480.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission.

Benefits

• Health care, vision, and dental benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave.