Territory Business Manager Psychiatry – Austin

  Alkermes, Inc. is the U.S. operating company of Alkermes plc, a fully integrated, global biopharmaceutical company that applies its scientific expertise and proprietary technologies to research, develop and commercialize, both with partners and on its own, pharmaceutical products that are designed to address unmet medical needs of patients in major therapeutic areas. Alkermes has a diversified portfolio of marketed products focused on central nervous system disorders such as addiction and schizophrenia and a pipeline of product candidates in the fields of neuroscience and oncology. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Alkermes has a research and development ("R&D") center in Waltham, Massachusetts; an R&D and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio.             The following position is for Alkermes, Inc.             Territory Business Manager (TBM) is responsible for selling Alkermes products in the Austin territory and supporting promotional efforts. Ideal candidates should be proven sales achievers and live in the territory. This will be done by having thorough product, disease state and market knowledge and sound selling skills. He/she will utilize available resources to help educate healthcare providers. Finally, he/she will use their analytical ability to determine appropriate targets and will use approved resources accordingly.             ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:          The TBM will demonstrate a strong understanding of all aspects of Alkermes products, related disease states and related products in the marketplace    The TBM will demonstrate strong selling skills through the use of approved sales aids, approved studies and reprints and through superior communication and listening skills with targeted healthcare providers. He/she will use selling skills that demonstrate competent use of all facets of the Alkermes selling model. He/she will demonstrate an ability to gain agreement for increased product use with appropriate patients from target healthcare providers    The TBM will demonstrate strong territory management skills by identifying and calling on appropriate numbers of healthcare provider targets with the required frequency to assure proper usage of Alkermes products. He/she will continually develop, review, update and maintain healthcare provider target lists based on the latest information and data    He/she will utilize all available resources and programs (samples, Promotional Speaker Programs, etc.) to increase their business. He/she is prepared to discuss all aspects of territory business with District Business Leader (DBL) at any time    The TBM will develop business plans as required by the DBL and will perform all administrative tasks requested in a timely, accurate and truthful manner    The TBM will exercise fiscal control of operational expenses (car, gas, office supplies, telephone, postage, lodging, meals, and entertainment)    The TBM will demonstrate an ability to work productively with individuals in related positions including but not limited to other representatives, DBL, RMDs, Marketing, and Key Accounts and headquarter personnel    The TBM will abide by all Alkermes policies and regulations regarding promotional compliance, and sample accountability compliance                MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:          BA/BS is required    3+ years successful pharmaceutical/biotech sales experience required    Must live within the geography of responsibility    Driver's license must be in good standing    Must be able to demonstrate or secure appropriate credentialing, which may include vaccination for COVID-19, as may be required by healthcare providers for physical access to their facilities                PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:          5+ years successful pharmaceutical/biotech sales experience preferred    Specialty/CNS sales exp preferred    Demonstrated superior organizational and administrative skills    Demonstrated past sales performance/success    Strong analytical, strategic and influencing skills    Some overnight travel may be required                Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law.  Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.