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 will engage healthcare providers (HCPs) in various settings, including in-person, virtual, and digital tools, to promote products and services.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the LTC environment, including regulatory requirements, operational challenges, and the specific needs of residents.
• Position solutions that add value to LTC facilities and foster strategic relationships with key decision-makers.
• 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 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.

Requirements

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.

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.

Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of the LTC environment, including regulatory requirements, operational challenges, and the specific needs of residents.
• Effective positioning solutions that add value to LTC facilities.
• Strategic relationships with key decision-makers within LTC facilities.
• Tailored communication and sales strategies that align with the unique priorities of each LTC facility.
• Compliance with regulatory standards and provision of clear, accurate information to healthcare providers.
• Addressing key aspects of product access, such as local market payor coverage, co-pay options, prior authorization requirements, formulary placement, and availability expectations.
• Providing detailed, on-label information that aligns with the product label, including handling complex on-label details in accordance with approved materials.
• Offering established guidance on patient care, including system protocols, standard of care guidelines, discharge protocols, and published expert opinions.
• Utilizing a range of virtual or digital tools to engage customers personally, including webinars, virtual meetings, digital newsletters, and interactive online platforms.

Benefits

Comprehensive 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 as well as other company provided benefits.

Pay

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

Schedule

Full-time position.