Institutional & Specialty Sales Consultant - Cardiology - Kalamazoo, MI

Institutional & Specialty Sales Consultant – Cardiology (Kalamazoo, MI) At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where “Health for all, Hunger for none” is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. PURPOSE The Institutional and Specialty Sales (ISS) team is being established to lead and drive launch activities for indications within the CVR portfolio. Responsibilities include driving demand, clinical education and sales by developing, coordinating, and implementing a strategic business plan for top priority Institutions (i.e., Hospitals and Health Systems), Cardiologists and Nephrologists both in the Institutional and Community settings. The ISS reports to the CVR Area General Manager (AGM) and will be an integral part of the Area Customer Squad, collaborating closely with Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, and other internal partners to drive the US Pharma outcomes. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Drive clinical demand, education and sales, building deep understanding of disease state, unmet needs and treatment options to effectively educate healthcare professionals and business stakeholders on the unique benefits of assigned products while balancing both efficacy and safety through detailing of approved clinical information for community-based healthcare professionals and health systems; Build institutional advocacy to drive formulary/pathway/protocol adoption of cardiovascular-renal brand(s) to drive appropriate pull-through of approved products; Develop, co-create with external and internal stakeholders and implement strategic business plans for identified top strategic Institutions with an in-depth understanding of local market dynamics that influence product sales; Demonstrate expertise and knowledge of disease state, the marketplace, competitors, industry, and cross-functional activities/plans as well as possess analytical rigor to anticipate and identify business opportunities and challenges; Build key business relationships within prioritized customers in the community and including key stakeholders at the Institutions (i.e., C and D Suite and Head of Pharmacy, Head of Quality), Cardiologists and Nephrologists; Manage the P&T committee processes at the priority Institutions; Collaborate with the cross functional and Area Customer Squads to develop and pull through the strategic partnerships with key customers; Provide support to Area General Managers in strategic projects, as needed; Leverage and embrace emerging technologies to enhance performance, while continuously striving to improve your proficiency; Understand and comply with pharmaceutical industry guidelines and regulations and apply high ethical standard in day-to-day work. WHO YOU ARE Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or 10 years of relevant sales experience in competitive landscapes in lieu of a Bachelor's degree; Deep expertise and understanding of the cardiovascular and/or renal therapeutic area(s); Experience launching new products and product indications; Excellent facilitation and verbal/written communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines; Ability to comply with any customer credentialing and safety requirements (e.g., up-to-date vaccinations, trainings); Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Advanced degree (preferably in the Life Sciences, Pharmacy or business-related field); 5 years of successful pharmaceutical/biotech/medical sales experience in competitive landscapes; Experience selling in Institutions and clinic settings and navigating the P&T committee process; Experience in establishing and pulling-through in-patient to out-patient protocols. Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $120,960 to $181,440. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission. Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, paid time off, sick leave and other benefits typically offered to employees. This posting will be available for application until at least 7/1/2026. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans. Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s). Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bayer