Sales Specialist Women's Health Care Ann Arbor, Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan, US)
About this opportunity
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Sales Specialist Women's Health Care Ann Arbor, Michigan
PURPOSE
Bayer is expanding in its efforts to advance its mission "Health for All, Hunger for None." The Women's Health Specialist (WHS) will be responsible for managing the Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) business portfolio as well as driving the launch objectives for a new therapy in the retail space. Key responsibilities include driving demand, providing clinical education/training, and achieving territory sales objectives by developing, coordinating, and executing a strategic business plan for key customers in both the contracted account and community settings. The WHS will report to the WHC Area General Manager (AGM) and be a key member of the Area Customer Squad, working closely and collaborating with Marketing, Medical, Contracting, Market Access, Patient Services, and other internal teams to achieve US Pharma outcomes. Candidates must be based in or within close proximity of the territory.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive clinical demand, education and sales, building deep understanding of disease state, unmet needs and treatment options to effectively educate healthcare professionals and business stakeholders on the unique benefits of assigned Women’s Health products while balancing both efficacy and safety through approved clinical information for healthcare professionals and health systems;
Demonstrate expertise and knowledge of disease state, the marketplace, competitors, industry, and cross-functional activities/plans as well as possess analytical rigor to anticipate and identify business opportunities and challenges;
Prioritize sales and educational activities in accounts that produce highest ROI in both unit and revenue growth;
Partner with the Area Business Development Lead and monitor contract performance and ensure completion of quarterly customer business review meetings on top priority accounts. Support implementation of pull-through initiatives that accelerate demand and contract performance on contracted accounts and also priority accounts such as; IDNs, Academic Medical Centers, etc;
Penetrate established accounts to gain additional market share for product portfolio;
Effectively discover and address account needs with compelling messages and solutions;
Execute at a high level of communication and teamwork within your area squad;
Take ownership and demonstrate being fiscally responsible of your territory budget including Professional Education Budget, Displays/Conference, and all resources;
Dynamic development and execution of a comprehensive strategic and tactical territory sales business plan utilizing data reporting platforms including quarterly plan to achieve overall sales and revenue goals for all promoted products;
Deliver results by collaborating and partnering within your Squad; with Squad leader, peers, Medical Team, and all applicable internal stakeholders to execute/develop/improve and implement sales strategies;
Document all field activities in Veeva Irep;
Demonstrate procedural proficiency and knowledge of clinical data for all products;
Demonstrate procedural proficiency of all pricing and customer access channels that support portfolio;
Partner with targeted physicians/centers to develop referral networks for portfolio;
Thorough understanding of competitive landscape, including Claims Data within your territory;
Ensure that all assigned employee training is completed and up- to-date;
Operate strictly within the corporate code of conduct and compliance guidelines.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS degree;
Strong negotiation skills with in-depth knowledge and experience in contract negotiations, strategy, understanding of contract terms and conditions, and relationship management skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrates solutions-oriented approach and ability to influence without authority;
Valid Driver’s license with clean driving record;
Up to 50% travel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of two years of sales experience; Medical device & Pharmaceutical;
Ob/gyn specialty experience;
Strong knowledge of healthcare management, compliance, payer landscape, market and competitive landscape, commercial and government channels;
Strong analytical skills with the ability to create and interpret financial models.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary of between $112,000 - $168,000. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until at least 7/24/2026
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YOUR APPLICATION Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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