Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Poughkeepsie, NY

Teva Pharmaceuticals Job Opportunity

We're Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it's innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we're dedicated to addressing patients' needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Our Team, Your Impact

The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is a strategic, results-driven professional responsible for significant sales growth and profitability within a defined territory through compliant, ethical solutions. The Sales Specialist possesses a deep understanding of account-based selling, a proven ability to build and maintain strong total office relationships, and a collaborative mindset to support cross-functional initiatives. Successful candidates will possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills to proactively identify opportunities, develop tailored solutions for customers, and exceed performance expectations. Demonstrating a strong business acumen, the Sales Specialist will effectively manage territory resources, share best practices with internal team members, and align goals with organizational targets.

How You'll Spend Your Day

The following areas of responsibility are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbent, with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any nonessential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

Build rapport and relationships by interacting effectively with regional team members and key external contacts (ie, HCP and entire office staff) at all levels, demonstrating the awareness of their needs and responding with the appropriate action Provide healthcare product demonstrations, physician detailing, and in-servicing of products to current and potential customers Consult with physicians, nurses, and medical office staff to appropriately promote product and provide product and patient education Strategically manage and grow relationships with key accounts by tailoring solutions to meet their unique needs, leveraging industry insights to drive product differentiation and achieve sales targets Regularly review and analyze all provided sales data in order to create effective territory plans and utilize promotional budget funds Maintain a competitive edge by effectively addressing external market challenges while fostering a collaborative environment with internal teams to drive cohesive and successful sales strategies Open to working with cross-functional teams to integrate diverse expertise and insights and achieve shared objectives Maintain a call average as outlined in the sales plan, defined as face-to-face interactions, with healthcare providers focusing on top target customers Take calculated risks and apply a range of traditional and nontraditional problem-solving techniques to solve issues creatively in order to improve performance in geographical assignment Adhere to all Teva's compliance policies and guidelines Achieve all sales performance goals, reach objectives, and complete all administrative duties for geographical assignment

The ideal candidate will live near the Portland metropolitan market since most accounts are in that geographic area.

Your Skills and Experience

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Education/Certification/Experience Bachelor's degree required, preferably in related field At least 1 year of full-time, documented business-to-business sales experience; pharmaceutical sales experience strongly preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Proven record of accomplishments in this specific market toward meeting established objectives Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, open communication, inclusivity, and openness to feedback Well-developed written and oral communication skills Ability to interact with HCPs in both face-to-face and virtual environments, and be proficient with technology Knowledge of reimbursement, managed care, or marketing preferred New product launch experience preferred Broad therapeutic area experience particularly in therapeutic area preferred Candidate must be able to successfully pass background, motor, and drug screening Valid US driver's license and acceptable driving record required

Full time documented business to business sales experience dependent on level as listed below. Pharmaceutical sales experience preferred. Level of the role will be commensurate to years of experience and performance criteria.

Sales Specialist : Minimum 1 year Executive Sales Specialist: Minimum 7 years

Travel Requirements Regular travel, which may include air travel and weekend or overnight travel

Salary Range

The annual starting salary for this position is between $88,000 160,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position also qualifies for participation in the company's sales incentive plan, which rewards employees based on their achievement of defined sales targets and adheres to the plan's established guidelines.

Please note: During the onboarding training period, the position will be classified as non-exempt and eligible for overtime under applicable law. Following the completion of the onboarding training period, as determined by Teva, the position will be re-classified as exempt and not eligible for overtime.

How We'll Take Care of You

At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you'll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community. When it comes to your career, you'll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you'll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way.

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Teva's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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