Specialty Account Specialist - Iowa City, IA at GSK in Iowa City, IA

Territory to include, but not limited to, Iowa City, IA

Why join us?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the of decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We are a focused biopharma company. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and advanced technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (Infectious Diseases, HIV, Respiratory, Immunology and Oncology). Our Ahead Together strategy means intervening early to prevent and change the course of disease, helping to protect people and support healthcare systems.

It’s an exciting time in GSK as we bring outstanding people together to do work that matters and impacts the worlds health. The GSK respiratory business is one of the largest in the world, with over 50 years of investment and innovation in respiratory research for both Asthma and COPD, expanding the portfolio to meet the needs of patients. The Specialty Sales team is responsible for selling one of the respiratory portfolio cornerstones of growth now and in the future.

What we’re looking for:

This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities, career growth, and the ability to do impactful work: Responsibilities include the following:

Key Responsibilities:
Describe the key deliverables to be achieved by the post holder and the ongoing responsibilities of the role

Provide Scientific Knowledge, Business Acumen, and Customer Engagement expertise to specialist customers in support of a GSK biologic product.
To understand the reimbursement/distribution landscape for specialist customers and identify the appropriate resources (e. g. Payer Relations Managers, HUB, headquarter approved materials) to refer customers to appropriate resource for reimbursement and distribution choices, always working within GSK guidelines and values.
Maintain knowledge and data, which are constantly changing, with respect to severe asthma therapeutic expertise.
Provide product educational programs/in-services to customers.
Work within Compliance guidelines and GSK values always.
Develop strategies and tactics to generate sales.
Develop and implement strategies specific to each customer within an account (i.e., Allergists, Pulmonologists, nurses, PAs, business/office managers).
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Marketing, Payer Relations Managers (Market Access), Medical (MSLs), and other functions within GSK.
Effectively manage allocated resources (i.e., financial).
Provide outstanding customer service by responding to our customers' requests, inquiries and needs.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Ability to travel domestically as necessary, which in some territories may include overnight travel up to 30%
Valid driver’s license.
Must be able and willing to drive or operate a vehicle – driving is an essential function of this role.
The selected candidate will be hired at the appropriate level based on experience
- Specialty Account Specialist (grade 8): 5+ years of pharmaceutical/medical device experience.
- Senior Specialty Account Specialist (grade 7): 12+ years of pharmaceutical/medical device experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

Specialty Products that utilize the Buy & Bill or Specialty pharmacy modes of distribution.
Expertise in working with Payer Reimbursement Managers
Biologic/Rare Disease/Respiratory Sales experience

Ready to get Ahead of Disease TOGETHER? Apply now!

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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