Pharmaceutical Sales – Neuroscience Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Perform proactive outreach to healthcare professionals regarding product accessibility, on-label details, and established patient care protocols.

• Interact with customers utilizing virtual and digital tools, directing them to other team members as necessary.

• Organize speaker programs and local provider group activities.

• Ensure that customer inquiries are addressed and seek feedback on engagement.

• Work in collaboration with the ecosystem team to refine targeting strategies and call-point plans.

• Leverage customer insights to shape local strategies and business objectives.

• Communicate opportunities, feedback, and insights from the local market to the Area Business Lead.

• Evaluate territory dynamics, competitive intelligence, business reports, sales figures, and promotional budgets.

• Provide education to office staff regarding payer regulations and reimbursement practices.

• Employ approved promotional materials and technical references effectively.

• Address objections and influence prescribing habits during office visits.

• Establish connections with professional organizations and key opinion leaders.

• Foster relationships with office and practice personnel.

• Conduct balanced office calls and sales presentations aimed at enhancing patient outcomes for healthcare providers.

• Act as the primary contact for healthcare provider customers, delivering approved and on-label product information.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

• A minimum of one qualifying experience path: 2+ years in pharmaceutical or medical device sales; 3+ years in B2B or equivalent outside sales experience in regulated, clinical, or customer engagement environments; or 2+ years of clinical healthcare experience with patient-facing, medical education, or therapy-related responsibilities.

• Candidates with less experience may be considered if they successfully complete the Otsuka ReadyNow program.

• Knowledge of CNS is highly valued.

• Proficient in communicating complex clinical information and translating scientific data into clear, actionable value propositions.

• Strong understanding of ethical business practices and regulatory requirements.

• Capable of conducting business activities in accordance with company policies and guidelines.

• Ability to assimilate and convey intricate clinical and product information effectively.

• Must reside within a 50-mile commuting distance from Ventura, CA.

• Travel is required.

• Daily field travel by car is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Extensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Basic life insurance provided by the company.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Assistance for student loans.

• Generous 401(k) matching contribution.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Additional company-provided benefits.

• Opportunity for incentives.