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      Job Number:7035   Job Type:BD   Posted:6/4/12   Submit Resume:JOB7035
 
Title: VP Pharmaceutical Market Development
Industry: OTC/Rx Consumer Healthcare
Class of Trade:
Specialty Area: SALES
Position Level: VP
Size of Company:
$11-$50M Sales Volume:
Position Reports To: President
Job Location:
Northeast Relocation: Yes
   
Position Responsibilities: Responsibilities:
  • This position is responsible for bringing in new business from pharmaceutical market leaders. Those who excel tend to be comfortable uncovering opportunities and continuously promoting their benefits in the hopes of uncovering a match. The position focuses almost exclusively on the conversion process. This type of position is used to develop a presence in a competitive stronghold or to expand sales coverage beyond the firms current customer base. The VP tends to be very opportunistic and looks for novel ways to apply solutions.
  • Almost exclusively sells to new customers or dormant existing relationships
  • Rain-maker for new product introduction
  • Sales cycle is typically 3-5 months or less, but can extend to 6 months for complex deals
  • Typical decision maker: Financial decision maker such as CMO,VP Of Marketing, brand leader, and regional executive management Essential Functions:
  • Originate deals with new brands/new companys.
  • Display Pharma and regional marketing expertise
  • Complete needs assessment, linking customer business problems with solutions and present solutions to fit client business need
  • Identify, organize and focus resources required to affect strategy and sale
  • Prepare and deliver proposals for new business
  • Prepare and deliver strategic plans and recommendations
  • Coordinate and persuasively position contract development and execution
  • Post-proposal issues resolution
  • Develop senior level client relationships
  • Constantly assess competition and their inroads and be able to communicate intelligence gathered to management
  • Work with Director of New Products to develop new customer solutions, as needed
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    Direct Reports:
    Yes Education Required: MBA pref.
     
    Position Experience: Qualifications:
  • Provable track record of new business origination success in pharmaceutical agency or pharmaceutical strategic marketing service company
  • Fiercely Competitive " Leadership
  • Communication/Collaboration
  • Ability To Handle Stress /Versatility
  • Tenacity
  • Marketing proficiency Education: " A bachelors degree is required, Masters Degree preferred. Travel: " Candidate would be expected to travel approximately 25% to 35% of their time
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    Percent Travel: 25%
     
     
     
     
     
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