Job Description

We Are Teva

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Our Team, Your Impact

This position will be part of a sales team focused on the psychiatry space responsible for the performance of a long-acting injectable therapy for schizophrenia as well as promoting our existing Psychiatry products in the Jersey City, NJ area. The role of the Sales Specialist delivers results by getting it done together in a compliant and ethical manner. The Sales Specialist possesses an understanding of organizational objectives and aligns resources appropriately to meet those objectives. While in pursuit of goal achievement, this person upholds the culture and values of Teva in all interactions and business matters. The Sales Specialist effectively and appropriately analyzes trends and applies knowledge in customer interactions in order to deliver value. Additionally, the Sales Specialist effectively and efficiently plans and completes all business activities via aligned objectives, analytics, and Utilizing available resources. The Sales Specialist builds and effectively maintains strong, mutually beneficial networks/relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The Sales Specialist possesses impactful and influential communication and presentation skills and keeps the goal in mind while moving the customer towards the solution.

Current territory boundaries include:

North - Englewood

South - Bayonne

East - Jersey City, Hoboken

West - Paterson

*Territory boundaries are subject to change based on business need

How You’ll Spend Your Day

In this role you will:

• Achieve all sales performance goals and objectives for geographical assignment
• Demonstrate a collaborative sales approach and coordinate efforts between sales leadership, other Teva sales teams, market access, sales operations, and training.
• Develop effective business plans to meet and exceed territory-level sales goals. Possess the understanding and ability to sell in different settings of care and identify key business opportunities within these settings.
• Build rapport and relationships by interacting effectively with employees and external contacts (i.e., HCP and office staff) at all levels, demonstrating the awareness of their needs and responding with the appropriate action
• Provide healthcare product demonstrations, physician detailing and in-servicing of products to current and potential customers
• Consult with physicians, nurses, as well as medical office staff to appropriately promote product and provide product and patient education
• Maintain a call average as outlined in the sales plan, defined as face-to-face interactions, with healthcare providers focusing on top target customers
• Apply a range of traditional and non-traditional problem-solving techniques to think through and solve issues creatively to improve performance and company effectiveness
• Adhere to all Teva’s compliance policies and guidelines

Your Skills and Experience

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Along with a results-oriented mindset, self-assurance and an engaging manner, the ideal candidate has:

Education/Certification/Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Pharmaceutical sales experience preferred, experience in psychiatric therapeutic areas strongly preferred
• Record of successfully achieving sales goals and building effective customer relationships
• Experience successfully launching products in the psychiatric space across multiple settings of care

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to interact with customers in live and virtual environments and proficiency with technology
• Understanding of reimbursement coverage and pull through strategies as well as experience in all pertinent settings of business (CMHC, specialty pharmacy, private practice)
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of reimbursement, managed care, or marketing preferred Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Experience calling on community mental health centers (CMHC) is a plus
• Ability to travel as required, which may include overnight and/or weekend travel
• Valid US driver's license and acceptable driving record required
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass background, motor and drug screening
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds

Level of the role will be commensurate to years of experience and performance criteria:
Sales Specialist - 1 year Pharmaceutical Sales Experience OR 2 years B2B Sales Experience Required
Professional Sales Specialist - 3 years Pharmaceutical Sales Experience Required
Sr. Sales Specialist - 5 years Pharma Sales Experience required
Exec Sales Specialist - 7 years pharma sales experience required

Salary Range

The annual starting salary for this position is between $88,000 – $160,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position also qualifies for participation in the company's sales incentive plan, which rewards employees based on their achievement of defined sales targets and adheres to the plan's established guidelines.

Please note: During the onboarding training period, the position will be classified as non-exempt and eligible for overtime under applicable law. Following the completion of the onboarding training period, as determined by Teva, the position will be re-classified as exempt and not eligible for overtime.

How We’ll Take Care of You

At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community. 
When it comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way. 

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Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.   

Please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to disabilityassistance@tevapharm.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.  

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