Rare Disease Specialist

Company Overview

QOL Medical is a privately owned, patient-centric company founded in 2003 to focus on the acquisition and commercialization of orphan products in underserved markets, particularly in the field of gastroenterology. QOL Medical ensures an expanded clinical awareness and patient access for improved quality of life in the treatment of rare and orphan diseases. The Company currently markets two FDA-approved products: Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution and Ethamolin® (Ethanolamine Oleate) Injection, 5%.

Position Overview

This position manages the sales efforts for promoted products within a sales territory, primarily calling on pediatric and adult gastroenterologists in private practice and in hospital settings. In this role the representative will cultivate new and existing business relationships and must be able to understand and disseminate highly technical information to assist in addressing customer educational, product, technical and clinical needs/questions. The representative will successfully complete all company training classes and maintain current knowledge of QOL products and protocols as well as various GI disease states, treatment approaches, and therapies. The representative will conduct him/herself in a manner that is professional, ethical and consistent with legal and regulatory guidelines. This position reports to a Regional Sales Manager. Weekend and overnight travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Works with Regional Sales Manager to develop a territory-specific business plan to include strategies and tactics aimed at increasing disease-state awareness, implementing diagnostic approaches, identifying and pursuing business opportunities, and meeting sales goals
• Assists to identify, develop, and manage commercial relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals within assigned territory
• Protects and expands current business while adding new business
• Responsible for full lifecycle sales process
• Prepares and conducts sales presentations for healthcare professionals and staff
• Utilizes all available resources to support selling efforts
• Keeps accurate records and documentation including a computer database recording sales activity
• Adheres to all administrative processes in a timely manner
• Communicates consistently with teammates and customers
• Attends local, society and industry tradeshows

Requirements

• Demonstrated and documented sales success
• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of three years specialty sales experience in pharmaceutical, preferably in gastroenterology or Patient Advocacy Role with professional license
• Tertiary Center experience a plus

Schedule

This is a full-time position, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, although frequent work outside these hours is typical.

Pay

The annual base salary for this position is $125,000 - $140,000. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include a company car or car allowance and eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and/or individual performance.