Sales Specialist, Uro-Oncology - Albany, NY

About the role

As the Sales Specialist, Uro-Oncology, you will be a critical part of the customer-facing team responsible for promoting Ferring’s intravesical gene therapy. This role covers Albany, NY and requires you to reside in or near the territory (must be close to a major airport). You will navigate urologic and uro-oncologic care settings, driving sales and expanding access to a novel therapy that has the potential to set a new benchmark in bladder cancer care.

Ferring is a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company pioneering life-changing therapies. Recognized as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company and honored by Fortune for addressing society’s unmet needs, Ferring fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and a “people first” philosophy. Our Uro-Oncology team is expanding, offering rewarding opportunities in commercial, medical affairs, and technical operations.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell Ferring products to attain or exceed established sales quotas.
• Maintain regular contact with present and prospective customers.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate reports to management and stakeholders.
• Participate in sales field rides and follow through on developmental opportunities.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Deploy and leverage territory resources, including marketing materials and sales tools.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with targeted customers.
• Monitor and manage district expenses, budgets, and sample allotments.
• Represent Ferring at professional industry meetings and seminars.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 4 years in buy-and-bill medical or pharmaceutical sales.
• At least 2+ years of experience in Oncology and/or Urology (strongly desired).
• Bladder Cancer experience preferred.
• Proven ability to achieve or exceed sales objectives and expand customer base.
• Ability to meet expense management and demand generation goals.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for 3–4 hours at a time while driving or traveling (up to 60% of the time).
• Walking up to 15% of the time, depending on territory geography.
• Climbing stairs or ramps in urban territories where public transportation may be required.
• Standing for more than 1–2 hours at a time.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items (e.g., laptop, iPad, printed materials, product samples) weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Long-distance travel via airplane or other commercial conveyance approximately 2–3 times per year, with additional overnight travel as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range: $135,000–$179,000, with additional sales commissions based on individual and company performance.
• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums inversely tied to base salary.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement for certain expenses.
• Sick time: 40 hours frontloaded yearly (or more if required by state/local law).
• Vacation time: 112.5–150 hours yearly in the first four years, with additional accruals starting in the fifth year.
• 12–13 paid holidays per year.
• 20 weeks of paid parental leave.

For non-field-based roles, Ferring offers a hybrid work policy with four days in the office and one day remote.