Zonal Sales Manager, North, Oncology & Hematology

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Role Summary:

Coach, lead and inspire the sales team to achieve sales objectives agreed upon for each Oncology/Hematology products within the portfolio.  Ensure all sales tactics are within strategy, executed in a compliant manner, and in collaboration as appropriate with the Key Accounts and Medical Field team. 

Key responsibilities:

• Create and execute sales plan as per company strategy that expands customer base and extends reach of BMS molecules
•  Manage multiple territories and sales advisors to achieve region forecasts for each brand/Indication/Segment
• Monitor and analyze performance to provide business updates to the leadership team
• Ensure all Sales Force metrics such as Days in Field, calls / day, Reach, RRF, CME, Channel Mix, activities etc. are being met to drive business objectives
• Ensure appropriate use of marketing rolled out messages and tactics within the region
• Conduct regular zonal team meetings to ensure the team is on strategy and sales are on track
• Ensure there is a strong business, account, and customer plan in place per territory
• Provide forecast updates so that appropriate stocks are available for the region based on demand and patient needs
• Collaborate with distributors to ensure products are available to all key customers
• Identify locations that need CME events, coordinate local speakers and ensure content is as per regional needs
• Collaborate with thought leaders in the field of Oncology and Hematology
• Lead recruiting efforts to fulfill vacancies with the right talent for the team and the company
• Identify knowledge gaps within the team and develop a plan to fulfill them
• Determine training needs and co-ordinate adequate product knowledge training in collaboration with marketing and medical
• Maintain product, competitor, and health care environment knowledge
• Analyze the market place and anticipate future changes to create a competitive advantage
• Create an environment within the team where compliance is an important factor in all decisions and actions taken by the team
• Complies with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of BMS
• Understands and acts in accordance with all applicable laws, local compliance rules and BMS policy when promoting BMS products.
• Foster collaboration of the sales team with multiple functions such as the medical field team, key accounts team, and marketing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in one of the Health Sciences, MBA preferred
• Proven track record of working with cross functions team.
• Previous experience that has required the use of analytical skills, selling skills, and development of strong business acumen, and working knowledge of the market access environment.

Languages:

• Strong command of English and regional language(s)

Experience and Knowledge

• 10+ or more years in the pharmaceutical specialty market
• Minimum 2+ years in current role and delivered high performance
• Deep knowledge within the Oncology and or hematology field
• Expertise in customer segmentation and targeting processes. Resources allocation expertise working with multiple customer segments.
• Understanding of the complexities of interacting with KOLs/KBLs and influencing customers
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Strong leadership ability
• Ability to travel at least 30% of the time

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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