Senior Therapeutic Specialist, Oncology

About the role

Gilead Sciences is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Specialist, Oncology to represent our products and services to healthcare practitioners within the Northern New Jersey territory. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of Gilead and competitor products, actively promote appropriate use of Gilead products, and develop an understanding of the unique issues and opportunities in each geography.

Responsibilities

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of Gilead and competitor products in oncology therapeutic areas.
• Actively promote the appropriate use of Gilead products to healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate peer leadership by consistent application and modeling of compliance, behavior, and conduct.
• Develop and implement a territory business plan to meet customer needs and achieve sales goals.
• Monitor sales progress and create action plans to achieve goals.
• Prepare territory budget plans for customer contacts, educational grants, speaker events, and other expenditures.
• Partner with Medical Scientists, National Account Managers, Therapeutic Center Specialists, Marketing, and other internal Gilead team members.
• Collaborate with outside partner companies to co-promote products or services.
• Assist in the identification and resolution of issues and opportunities and communicate proactively to marketing and sales management.
• Commit to Gilead's ongoing Inclusion & Diversity efforts.
• Report adverse events to Gilead's Drug Safety and Public Health department and other internal departments as appropriate.
• Perform all administrative functions required of the position, including reporting call activity and customer information into the appropriate call reporting system, submitting expenses, etc.
• Adhere to regulatory agency, state, federal, and company policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Advanced influencing and relationship-building expertise with a focus on sales outcomes.
• Passion for learning and retention of technical and scientific product-related information.
• Self-motivated achiever who consistently surpasses personal goals and exceeds standards of performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 11+ years experience; OR Associates Degree and 9+ years experience; OR Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years experience; OR Master's Degree and 5+ years experience.
• Ability to engage in travel as may be reasonably required, including regular travel within the assigned area.
• Satisfaction of any onsite visitation requirements of healthcare practitioners within assigned area, if applicable.
• BA or BS degree preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years of pharmaceutical/healthcare sales experience preferred.
• Prior product launch experience in a highly competitive environment preferred.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $153,935.00 - $199,210.00.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role).
• Paid time off.
• Benefits package including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gilead Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by law.