Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.

This is what you will do:

Professionally represent Alexion in educating HPP disease customers and identifying patients impacted by HPP and ensure high levels of visibility to Alexion’s disease awareness initiatives and a high degree of customer satisfaction in territory. Implement sales/marketing disease, diagnostic and branded programs. Maintain effective communication and relationships with key external and internal customers.

You will be responsible for:

• Consistently achieving or exceeding sales objectives in assigned territory
• Developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of the product, market, and customers
• Developing and implementing strategically targeted account-specific territory business plans in line with corporate strategy that reflect an in-depth understanding of local market forces impacting product sales.
• Managing territory, analyzing the market dynamics to ensure territory sales goals are met, and updating business plans to reflect knowledge.
• Developing and maintaining strong in-depth clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge
• Seeking out and qualifying leads and profile new accounts
• Educating on the diagnostic approach to the disease leading to a successful differential diagnosis and appropriate testing of patient populations
• Appropriately utilizing marketing tools and resources including power point presentations
• Leading the implementation of our patient-centric partnership model in assigned territory which will include physicians, their staff, patients, clinics, and hospitals and provide high level product expertise and customer service to all accounts
• Making compelling and persuasive sales calls to designated customers resulting in sales of Alexion products.
• Proactively interacting with Alexion management to refine product and market initiatives
• Effectively and efficiently managing time, priorities, CRM tool, resources, and workload
• Managing administrative responsibilities, submit reports on sales activities accurately and on-time
• Performing work in alignment with and adheres to all Alexion’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and Alexion policies and procedures.

You will need to have:

• Degree in life science and/or business/marketing
• Proven, documented track record for delivering consistent ‘Top-tier’ sales results demonstrate a consistent track record of success (Top 20% performance).
• Minimum 5 years specialty biologics or equivalent sales experience
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, on a consistent basis
• Ability to gain consistent access & develop strong, professional relationships for scientific exchange and promotion with healthcare providers in community and academic centers
• Demonstrated strategic territory management successes
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving
• Ability to travel (minimum 50-60%) within assigned territory on a regular basis which will include frequent overnight and some weekend travel.
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in a field environment. As is typical of a field-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or plane; work comfortably in a clinical setting; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

• Advanced or master’s degree preferred
• Top tier awards preferred i.e. President’s Club Award.
• Strong preference for sales experience in one or more of following:
  • Endocrinology and Medical Genetics specialties and/or experience selling to physicians specialized in treating bone disorders
  • Enzyme Replacement Therapy products
  • Orphan, Ultra-Orphan or rare disease experience
  • Nephrology, Orthopedic surgery and Rheumatology specialties
  • Self-injected product
  • Institution/academic center account experience is preferred
  
  

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Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion has taken critical steps to protect colleagues, loved ones, and patients from COVID-19 and its variants. All US-based employees must comply with Alexion's COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Alexion provides exceptions based on applicable state law as well as reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding a legally required exemption or accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.

As a leading employer in our industry, Alexion offers a highly competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

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