Virtual Field Representative - Remote

About the role

The Virtual Field Representative will be responsible for the commercialization of Vertex Pharmaceuticals therapies via teleconference and/or telephone to selected health care offices and providers. They will provide impactful key clinical information and educational materials as part of their remote engagements.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned disease state and product training, upon approval, within required timeframes to set the standard.
• Deliver review committee approved, education-focused messages, as well as the assigned therapeutics area disease-state information to selected HCPs.
• Partner with existing Vertex employees to build and execute business plans.
• Enhance HCP awareness of Vertex Pharmaceuticals products and clinical data.
• Equip HCPs with appropriate tools to facilitate a robust clinical conversation, enabling them to teach their patients about the assigned therapeutic area.
• Build HCP trust, knowledge, and confidence in identifying possible treatment gaps in appropriate patient groups.
• Increase awareness of the assigned therapeutic area and empower HCPs to identify treatment gaps in diagnosed patients.
• Achieve call activity and adherence goals; as well as brand performance objectives set forth by the Client.
• Maintain database entries on targeted customer calls including attempts, product discussions, literature requests, and sample requests.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to team leadership on areas and opportunities for improvement.
• Comply with all company, PDMA, compliance and regulatory policies and guidelines.
• Work independently from "remote" home office.
• Cultivate assigned virtual territory & be accountable for measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2 + years sales experience in an outbound Virtual/Tele-sales or field sales role preferably with a healthcare or pharma emphasis.
• Pain experience is preferred.
• Launch experience is a plus.
• Strong sales aptitude on a highly competitive markets, documented sales results, and a rich understanding of the total office call.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software especially Word, Excel and Outlook required with the and ability to learn new software as needed.
• Excellent communication & rapport building skills.
• Ability to learn complex medical topics, adhere to established compliance guidelines, patient assistance programs, pharmacy and insurance/market access landscapes.
• Aptitude and confidence to converse with physicians, as well as all levels of medical office staff.
• A stable internet connection adequate to support voice over VoIP calls and virtual call platforms.