Neuropsych Sales Specialist - Lexington, KY
About the Role
We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company with a world-class generics business. The Neuropsych Sales Specialist is a strategic, results-driven professional responsible for significant sales growth and profitability within a defined territory through compliant, ethical solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of account-based selling, strong relationship-building skills, and a collaborative mindset to support cross-functional initiatives. The territory is solely located in Kentucky, bordering Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee. Ideal candidates will reside in Lexington, KY.
Responsibilities
- Build rapport and relationships with regional team members and key external contacts (e.g., healthcare providers and office staff) by demonstrating awareness of their needs and responding appropriately.
- Provide healthcare product demonstrations, physician detailing, and in-servicing of products to current and potential customers.
- Consult with physicians, nurses, and medical office staff to promote products and provide product and patient education.
- Strategically manage and grow relationships with key accounts by tailoring solutions to meet their unique needs, leveraging industry insights to drive product differentiation and achieve sales targets.
- Regularly review and analyze sales data to create effective territory plans and utilize promotional budget funds.
- Maintain a competitive edge by addressing external market challenges while fostering collaboration with internal teams to drive cohesive sales strategies.
- Work with cross-functional teams to integrate diverse expertise and achieve shared objectives.
- Maintain a call average as outlined in the sales plan, focusing on face-to-face interactions with healthcare providers, particularly top target customers.
- Take calculated risks and apply problem-solving techniques to improve performance in the geographical assignment.
- Adhere to all Teva’s compliance policies and guidelines.
- Achieve all sales performance goals, reach objectives, and complete administrative duties for the geographical assignment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field.
- At least 1 year of full-time, documented business-to-business sales experience; pharmaceutical sales experience strongly preferred.
- Proven record of accomplishments in meeting established sales objectives.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, open communication, inclusivity, and openness to feedback.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to interact with healthcare providers in both face-to-face and virtual environments and proficiency with technology.
- Knowledge of reimbursement, managed care, or marketing preferred.
- New product launch experience preferred.
- Broad therapeutic area experience, particularly in the neuropsych field, preferred.
- Must successfully pass background, motor, and drug screening.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
Level of the role will be commensurate with years of experience and performance criteria:
- Sales Specialist: Minimum 1 year of full-time business-to-business sales experience.
- Executive Sales Specialist: Minimum 7 years of full-time business-to-business sales experience.
Schedule
Regular travel, which may include air travel and weekend or overnight travel.
Pay
The annual starting salary for this position is between $88,000 – $160,000. Factors affecting starting salary include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. This position also qualifies for participation in the company's sales incentive plan, rewarding employees based on achievement of defined sales targets.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match up to 6% and an annual 3.75% defined contribution to the 401(k) plan.
- Time Off: Paid time off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, and holidays.
- Life and Disability Protection: Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Additional Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Volunteer Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave (if eligible)
- Family Building Benefits
- Virtual Physical Therapy
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurances
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Plan
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability