Neuroscience Specialist (Little Rock, N AR)
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We must preserve all substantive info, not invent. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. So we need to strip out the long disclaimer about fraud, EEO, etc. Also remove "Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days." That's application instruction? Probably remove. Also remove "Come discover more about Otsuka..." link? That's maybe benefit? It's a link to video; maybe considered promotional but not boilerplate? Might be considered part of benefits? It's a link to video about benefits; could keep as part of benefits? But it's basically a promotional video; maybe we can keep as part of benefits description? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The video link is not exactly those; but it's a link to a video about benefits; could be considered part of benefits. However it's a URL; we could keep as part of benefits description.
We need to include Pay section only if posting states them. Yes: Minimum $107,362.00 - Maximum $166,750.00, plus incentive opportunity... So include Pay section.
Benefits: "Company 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." Also the video link. So include Benefits section.
Schedule: Not present, so omit.
We need sections: About the role? The posting has "Job Summary" and "Position Overview". Could combine into About the role. Use heading About the role. Then Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities). Then Qualifications (Experience & Qualifications). Then Skills? There's Key Sales Capabilities and Competencies. Could combine into Skills or separate. The instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we have About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills (including Key Sales Capabilities and Competencies), Pay, Benefits.
We must not create headings with filler text. Ensure each heading has substantive content.
Let's extract content.
Job Summary paragraph: "Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: “Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide.” Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health. In its evolved customer engagement model, a Neuroscience Specialist engages healthcare providers (HCPs) using in-person, virtual, and digital tools, offering expertise on products and their approved conditions. This model enhances patient, caregiver, and HCP experiences by focusing on local care delivery, aiming to improve patient care and provide a superior experience. The Neuroscience Specialist will report directly to the respective Area Business Lead, coordinating with cross-functional colleagues in Medical (MSLs), Market Access (HSAMs), and Patient Support (PELs) under appropriate guidelines. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for HCP customers and should possess a broad range of expertise, capable of addressing complex on-label information based on approved content."
Position Overview paragraph: "This position is designed to enhance customer engagement, thought leadership, and business planning within the organization. The role involves proactive outreach to healthcare professionals (HCPs), facilitating discussions, and elevating insights to inform strategic decisions. Below is a detailed overview of the key responsibilities and objectives associated with this position:" Then bullet list: "Personally engage customers through various virtual or digital tools. Direct customers to other colleagues, such as Customer Service Specialists (CSS), as needed. Ensure customer requests are met and solicit feedback on the quality of engagement. Facilitate speaker programs to share knowledge and insights. Organize local provider groups for discussions on experiences and outcomes with local/regional leaders. Elevate opportunities and feedback to the Area Business Lead, including local market insights. Collaborate compliantly with the ecosystem team to adjust targeting and call point plans. Action on insights collected from customer-facing roles to inform local strategy and business goals."
Key Responsibilities list: similar but we can combine with above? Might be duplicate. We should preserve all substantive info; but we can combine similar points without losing detail. However we must not invent or summarize away detail. If we combine, we risk losing some nuance. Better to keep both sections? But they are largely overlapping. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we can merge them into Responsibilities section, ensuring we include all points from both lists without duplication.
Let's list all unique responsibilities:
From Position Overview bullets:
- Personally engage customers through various virtual or digital tools.
- Direct customers to other colleagues, such as Customer Service Specialists (CSS), as needed.
- Ensure customer requests are met and solicit feedback on the quality of engagement.
- Facilitate speaker programs to share knowledge and insights.
- Organize local provider groups for discussions on experiences and outcomes with local/regional leaders.
- Elevate opportunities and feedback to the Area Business Lead, including local market insights.
- Collaborate compliantly with the ecosystem team to adjust targeting and call point plans.
- Action on insights collected from customer-facing roles to inform local strategy and business goals.
From Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct proactive outreach to HCPs on topics such as product access, on-label information, and established patient care guidance.
- Engage customers through various virtual or digital tools and direct them to other colleagues (e.g., CSS) as needed.
- Facilitate speaker programs and organize local provider groups for discussions on experiences and outcomes with local/regional leaders.
- Elevate opportunities and feedback to the Area Business Lead, including local market insights to inform local strategy and business goals.
Combine: We'll have a comprehensive list.
Now Experience & Qualifications: Must have at least one of the following experiences:
- 2+ years of pharmaceutical or medical device sales experience; less experience considered for employees who successfully complete the Otsuka ReadyNow program
- 3+ years of business-to-business (B2B) or equivalent outside sales experience, in regulated, clinical, or customer engagement experience
- 2+ years of Clinical healthcare experience (e.g., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, RN, or similar) with demonstrated patient-facing, medical education, or therapy-focused responsibilities
Additional qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex clinical information, influence stakeholders, and translate scientific data into clear, practical value propositions.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical business practices, an understanding of regulatory standards, and the ability to execute business activities in compliance with Company policies and guidance.
- Ability to assimilate and communicate complex clinical and product information.
- Must reside within a commutable distance of 50 miles from the primary city in the sales territory.
Key Sales Capabilities: list of bullet points under headings Territory Analysis / Business Planning and Selling Skills, Engagement & Account Pull Through. We'll capture them.
Territory Analysis / Business Planning:
- Uses competitive data and business reports to track progress and uncover opportunities, including sales data and promotional budget
- Displays knowledge of territory and business conditions that impact sales results to establish near term priorities for his/her territory business plan
- Responds compliantly to competitive threats and opportunities
- Educates office staff on payer guidelines and reimbursement procedures to increase pull through
- Effectively utilizes promotional materials
Selling Skills, Engagement & Account Pull Through:
- Maintains ongoing awareness of internal support team resources available throughout the ecosystem and utilizes appropriately
- Applies market and industry knowledge to overcome objections and influence prescribing habits during the total office call
- Identifies territory professional groups to network and ensure access/exposure to potential key opinion leaders
- Builds strong relationships with all key office/practice personnel and focuses on patient health in conversations with all staff members.
- Takes personal responsibility for follow-through and providing value to the accounts by providing accurate information in response to their needs
- Delivers effective and balanced office calls and sales presentations utilizing the appropriate approved marketing materials and technical references (e.g. studies, package inserts, etc.) with clarity and confidence to help HCPs enhance patient outcomes; demonstrates competent product knowledge of own product and competition
Competencies list:
- Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
- Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
- Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
- Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
- Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
- Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Pay: Minimum $107,362.00 - Maximum $166,750.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
Benefits: Company 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. Also video link: https://ah-prod.com/multi/videoplayer/player.html?v=6385356920112. Could include as part of benefits description.
We must not include application instructions like "Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days." Also remove the Talent Community link? That's not boilerplate but maybe considered promotional; but it's not EEO/legal. Might keep? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Talent Community link is not those; but it's a call to action to join talent community. Might be considered application instruction? It's not exactly applying; it's staying connected. Safer to remove? The instruction says remove application instructions. The Talent Community link is not an application instruction but a promotional. Could keep but it's not essential. I'd lean to remove to keep concise.
Also remove the disclaimer about fraud, EEO, etc. All that after "Benefits". So we stop before that.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
About the role
Job Summary paragraph + Position Overview paragraph (maybe combine). We'll put both paragraphs.
Responsibilities
- ... each responsibility
Qualifications
Experience & Qualifications paragraph plus additional qualifications.
Could also use for the experience options and additional qualifications.
Better to use for the experience options (must have at least one of the following) and for additional qualifications.
Skills
We could have two subheadings? But we cannot add extra headings beyond
for prose. We must preserve all substantive info, not invent. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. So we need to strip out the long disclaimer about fraud, EEO, etc. Also remove "Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days." That's application instruction? Probably remove. Also remove "Come discover more about Otsuka..." link? That's maybe benefit? It's a link to video; maybe considered promotional but not boilerplate? Might be considered part of benefits? It's a link to video about benefits; could keep as part of benefits? But it's basically a promotional video; maybe we can keep as part of benefits description? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The video link is not exactly those; but it's a link to a video about benefits; could be considered part of benefits. However it's a URL; we could keep as part of benefits description. We need to include Pay section only if posting states them. Yes: Minimum $107,362.00 - Maximum $166,750.00, plus incentive opportunity... So include Pay section. Benefits: "Company 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." Also the video link. So include Benefits section. Schedule: Not present, so omit. We need sections: About the role? The posting has "Job Summary" and "Position Overview". Could combine into About the role. Use heading About the role. Then Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities). Then Qualifications (Experience & Qualifications). Then Skills? There's Key Sales Capabilities and Competencies. Could combine into Skills or separate. The instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we have About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills (including Key Sales Capabilities and Competencies), Pay, Benefits. We must not create headings with filler text. Ensure each heading has substantive content. Let's extract content. Job Summary paragraph: "Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: “Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide.” Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health. In its evolved customer engagement model, a Neuroscience Specialist engages healthcare providers (HCPs) using in-person, virtual, and digital tools, offering expertise on products and their approved conditions. This model enhances patient, caregiver, and HCP experiences by focusing on local care delivery, aiming to improve patient care and provide a superior experience. The Neuroscience Specialist will report directly to the respective Area Business Lead, coordinating with cross-functional colleagues in Medical (MSLs), Market Access (HSAMs), and Patient Support (PELs) under appropriate guidelines. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for HCP customers and should possess a broad range of expertise, capable of addressing complex on-label information based on approved content." Position Overview paragraph: "This position is designed to enhance customer engagement, thought leadership, and business planning within the organization. The role involves proactive outreach to healthcare professionals (HCPs), facilitating discussions, and elevating insights to inform strategic decisions. Below is a detailed overview of the key responsibilities and objectives associated with this position:" Then bullet list: "Personally engage customers through various virtual or digital tools. Direct customers to other colleagues, such as Customer Service Specialists (CSS), as needed. Ensure customer requests are met and solicit feedback on the quality of engagement. Facilitate speaker programs to share knowledge and insights. Organize local provider groups for discussions on experiences and outcomes with local/regional leaders. Elevate opportunities and feedback to the Area Business Lead, including local market insights. Collaborate compliantly with the ecosystem team to adjust targeting and call point plans. Action on insights collected from customer-facing roles to inform local strategy and business goals." Key Responsibilities list: similar but we can combine with above? Might be duplicate. We should preserve all substantive info; but we can combine similar points without losing detail. However we must not invent or summarize away detail. If we combine, we risk losing some nuance. Better to keep both sections? But they are largely overlapping. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we can merge them into Responsibilities section, ensuring we include all points from both lists without duplication. Let's list all unique responsibilities: From Position Overview bullets: - Personally engage customers through various virtual or digital tools. - Direct customers to other colleagues, such as Customer Service Specialists (CSS), as needed. - Ensure customer requests are met and solicit feedback on the quality of engagement. - Facilitate speaker programs to share knowledge and insights. - Organize local provider groups for discussions on experiences and outcomes with local/regional leaders. - Elevate opportunities and feedback to the Area Business Lead, including local market insights. - Collaborate compliantly with the ecosystem team to adjust targeting and call point plans. - Action on insights collected from customer-facing roles to inform local strategy and business goals. From Key Responsibilities: - Conduct proactive outreach to HCPs on topics such as product access, on-label information, and established patient care guidance. - Engage customers through various virtual or digital tools and direct them to other colleagues (e.g., CSS) as needed. - Facilitate speaker programs and organize local provider groups for discussions on experiences and outcomes with local/regional leaders. - Elevate opportunities and feedback to the Area Business Lead, including local market insights to inform local strategy and business goals. Combine: We'll have a comprehensive list. Now Experience & Qualifications: Must have at least one of the following experiences: - 2+ years of pharmaceutical or medical device sales experience; less experience considered for employees who successfully complete the Otsuka ReadyNow program - 3+ years of business-to-business (B2B) or equivalent outside sales experience, in regulated, clinical, or customer engagement experience - 2+ years of Clinical healthcare experience (e.g., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, RN, or similar) with demonstrated patient-facing, medical education, or therapy-focused responsibilities Additional qualifications: - Demonstrated ability to communicate complex clinical information, influence stakeholders, and translate scientific data into clear, practical value propositions. - Demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical business practices, an understanding of regulatory standards, and the ability to execute business activities in compliance with Company policies and guidance. - Ability to assimilate and communicate complex clinical and product information. - Must reside within a commutable distance of 50 miles from the primary city in the sales territory. Key Sales Capabilities: list of bullet points under headings Territory Analysis / Business Planning and Selling Skills, Engagement & Account Pull Through. We'll capture them. Territory Analysis / Business Planning: - Uses competitive data and business reports to track progress and uncover opportunities, including sales data and promotional budget - Displays knowledge of territory and business conditions that impact sales results to establish near term priorities for his/her territory business plan - Responds compliantly to competitive threats and opportunities - Educates office staff on payer guidelines and reimbursement procedures to increase pull through - Effectively utilizes promotional materials Selling Skills, Engagement & Account Pull Through: - Maintains ongoing awareness of internal support team resources available throughout the ecosystem and utilizes appropriately - Applies market and industry knowledge to overcome objections and influence prescribing habits during the total office call - Identifies territory professional groups to network and ensure access/exposure to potential key opinion leaders - Builds strong relationships with all key office/practice personnel and focuses on patient health in conversations with all staff members. - Takes personal responsibility for follow-through and providing value to the accounts by providing accurate information in response to their needs - Delivers effective and balanced office calls and sales presentations utilizing the appropriate approved marketing materials and technical references (e.g. studies, package inserts, etc.) with clarity and confidence to help HCPs enhance patient outcomes; demonstrates competent product knowledge of own product and competition Competencies list: - Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change. - Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business. - Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders. - Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka. - Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals. - Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative. Pay: Minimum $107,362.00 - Maximum $166,750.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws. Benefits: Company 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. Also video link: https://ah-prod.com/multi/videoplayer/player.html?v=6385356920112. Could include as part of benefits description. We must not include application instructions like "Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days." Also remove the Talent Community link? That's not boilerplate but maybe considered promotional; but it's not EEO/legal. Might keep? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Talent Community link is not those; but it's a call to action to join talent community. Might be considered application instruction? It's not exactly applying; it's staying connected. Safer to remove? The instruction says remove application instructions. The Talent Community link is not an application instruction but a promotional. Could keep but it's not essential. I'd lean to remove to keep concise. Also remove the disclaimer about fraud, EEO, etc. All that after "Benefits". So we stop before that. Now produce HTML. Structure:
About the role
Job Summary paragraph + Position Overview paragraph (maybe combine). We'll put both paragraphs.
Responsibilities
- ... each responsibility
Qualifications
Experience & Qualifications paragraph plus additional qualifications.
Could also use- for the experience options and additional qualifications.
Better to use
- for the experience options (must have at least one of the following) and
- for additional qualifications.