Neuroscience LTC Specialist (Chicago W, IL)

About the role

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Neuroscience Long-Term Care (LTC) Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role involves engaging healthcare providers (HCPs) through various tools, positioning solutions that add value to Long Term Care facilities, and fostering strategic relationships with key decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the LTC environment, including regulatory requirements, operational challenges, and the clinical needs of LTC residents.
• Identify and cultivate strategic relationships with key decision-makers within LTC facilities, such as administrators, directors of nursing, and pharmacy managers.
• Develop and execute tailored communication and sales strategies that align with the unique priorities of each LTC facility.
• Ensure your approach speaks directly to their operational demands, patient outcomes, and compliance objectives.
• Provide detailed, on-label information that aligns with the product label, including handling complex on-label details in accordance with approved materials.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and provide clear, accurate information to healthcare providers.
• Address key aspects of product access, such as local market payor coverage, co-pay options, prior authorization requirements, formulary placement, and availability expectations.
• Offer established guidance on patient care, including system protocols, standard of care guidelines, discharge protocols, and published expert opinions.
• Utilize a range of virtual or digital tools to engage customers personally, including webinars, virtual meetings, digital newsletters, and interactive online platforms.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical or medical device sales experience.
• Must reside within a commutable distance of 50 miles from the primary city in the sales territory.
• Essential experience in pharmaceutical sales, healthcare management, or a related field.
• Experience within the long-term care (LTC) sector or with healthcare providers is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a sales role with healthcare providers (HCPs), ideally representing multiple products.
• A thorough understanding of the LTC environment, including regulatory requirements, operational challenges, and the clinical needs of LTC residents.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders within LTC facilities.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment undergoing transformation.
• Proven track record in coaching, training, and mentoring peers or others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information and engage with healthcare providers and decision-makers.
• Demonstrates a commitment to ethical business practices, an understanding of regulatory standards, and the ability to execute business activities in compliance with Company policies and guidance.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $116,000 to $166,750, plus incentive opportunity. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs. For more information on Otsuka's benefits, visit this link.

Pay

$116,000.00 - $166,750.00, plus incentive opportunity

Schedule

Full-time position

Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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