Astellas Pharma

Women's Health Sales Specialist - Staten Island, NY

STATEN ISLAND, NYPosted 20 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Astellas Pharma

  • Job overview

    The Women's Health Sales Specialist role at Astellas Pharma in Staten Island, NY involves promoting pharmaceutical products to healthcare providers to achieve sales goals and support the company's growth in women's health.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The specialist will promote products through meetings and presentations, maintain customer relationships, meet sales targets, adhere to compliance guidelines, coordinate with peers, report sales activities, and attend company meetings.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $125,000 depending on experience, medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) match and company contribution, life insurance, bonuses, long-term incentives, and referral bonuses.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have a BA/BS degree, 2+ years pharmaceutical sales experience, strong sales and communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, ability to travel up to 50%, and a valid driver's license; advanced degrees and specialty product knowledge are preferred.

  • Career development

    The role encourages continuous learning and professional sales development with opportunities to enhance sales and communication techniques and product knowledge.

  • Work environment and culture

    Astellas Pharma emphasizes a collaborative, patient-focused culture valuing teamwork, ethical practices, and high performance in a supportive environment.

  • Company information

    Astellas Pharma is a pharmaceutical company focused on innovative therapies with a strong commitment to patient care and collaborative work culture.

  • Team overview

    The specialist reports to a Regional Sales Manager and works closely with counterparts, teammates, and cross-functional colleagues to balance territory and regional responsibilities.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is based in Staten Island, NY, requiring field work five days a week and travel up to 50%, including overnight stays.

  • Unique job features

    The job features a flexible grade level based on candidate background, a focus on women's health products, and a strong emphasis on ethical sales practices and compliance.

Company overview

Astellas Pharma is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative drugs. They generate revenue primarily through the sale of prescription medications in therapeutic areas such as oncology, urology, immunology, and cardiology. Founded in 2005 through the merger of Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Astellas has a strong emphasis on research and development to drive future growth and maintain a competitive edge in the pharmaceutical industry.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize your pharmaceutical sales experience, particularly highlighting your ability to meet or exceed sales goals and your knowledge of sales processes and industry standards relevant to women's health products.

  • Highlight your strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, showcasing examples of educating healthcare professionals and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Astellas Pharma's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.

  • Connect with current employees in Astellas Pharma’s Women's Health or Sales divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company initiatives or asking about their experience working on women’s health product launches.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'territory sales goals,' 'pharmaceutical selling experience,' 'customer satisfaction,' 'compliance guidelines,' and 'product marketing plans' to ensure it passes automated screenings.

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