Womens Health Business Specialist - Queens, NY

About Astellas

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into value for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women’s health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.

Purpose and Scope

Achieve territory sales goals by promoting Astellas products and services to physicians and other medical personnel within the assigned geography. Educate customers on the use, characteristics, advantages, indicated treatments and all other developments related to promoted products. Professionally represent Astellas in the field and ensure high levels of visibility and customer satisfaction in the territory. Maintain effective communication and relationships with key external and internal customers.

Territory Description

The Queens territory includes Astoria following Grand Central Parkway to 678 to JFK Airport. This includes Jackson Heights, Corona, Elmhurst, Forest Hills, South Richmond Hill and South Ozone Park.

Responsibilities

• Effectively promote and educate targeted physicians/HCPs on the use of Astellas’ products through one‑on‑one meetings, group presentations, company‑approved promotional speaker programs, and other approved means.
• Work five days in the field each week, supported by office time as needed for call planning, customer follow‑up, preparing presentations, making appointments, report generation, etc.
• Ensure solid performance levels of call and field productivity; meet Call Plan expectations and achieve territory product sales goals while adhering to all APUS‑defined ethical sales practices, compliance guidelines, and required promotional regulations.
• Execute company‑approved product marketing plans and territory/regional business‑plan activities.
• Support targeted customers using company‑approved resources, sales materials, and promotional activities/programs/initiatives identified by Sales Management.
• Coordinate promotional efforts with peers across franchises and co‑promotion alliance partners, managing and maintaining all company equipment and promotional materials according to compliance guidelines.
• Ensure territory sales strategy execution using the annual territory business plan, regional business plan, and call activity reports.
• Accurately report and submit sales call activities, territory expenses, and written reports within deadlines defined by Astellas or the Regional Sales Manager.
• Attend all company‑sponsored sales and medical meetings as directed by company management.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Quantitative Dimensions

This position is responsible for achieving both territory product sales goals and territory sales activity goals through company‑defined metrics.

Organizational Context

Individuals in this role are expected to actively pursue continuous learning and professional sales development on effective sales and communication techniques and product/therapeutic‑area knowledge. The position is customer‑facing, reports to the Regional Sales Manager, and maintains responsibility for managing Astellas’ products in the territory. Collaboration with counterparts, teammates, and cross‑functional colleagues is essential. The role balances territory and regional projects while maintaining a solid level of sales performance, demonstrates strong competency skills, and exerts sales influence within the territory and, at times, the region.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree
• 2+ years pharmaceutical selling experience
• Strong knowledge of sales processes and pharmaceutical products and industry
• Solid communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Proactive, “can‑do” approach
• Problem‑solving ability; analytical; business acumen
• Motivational and persuasion skills
• Team orientation and leadership
• Proven record of sustained high sales performance and achievement
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including occasional overnight travel
• Valid driver’s license in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or continued education
• Knowledge of promoting specialty products

Compensation

Salary Range: $83,790 – $132,000 (final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and organizational equity considerations). Flexible grade level based on candidate background and skill set.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation,