Full-Time

Sales Director

Posted on 4/16/2025

Viatris

Viatris

10,001+ employees

Compensation Overview

$151k - $314k/yr

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
  • Minimum 5 years sales management experience
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as pharmaceutical representative with proven track record in all respects of selling, i.e. technical knowledge, selling techniques, understanding of medical field, etc
  • Experience leading leaders (front line sales managers) strongly preferred
  • Eye care/Ophthalmology experience strongly preferred
  • Extensive travel required
  • Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing English is required.
Responsibilities
  • Meets and exceeds the corporate sales objectives for the region within an assigned geography
  • Effectively coaches and leads the strategic brand execution products as the portfolio grows
  • Drives performance of the brand portfolio
  • Ensures the basic selling and business acumen fundamentals are delivered against brand objectives
  • Effectively demonstrates company culture norms through actions, leadership style, and collaboration with partners
  • Effectively assesses the development needs of the region, both at the District and Sales Representative levels, and provides appropriate, individualized development opportunities
  • Provides strong Commercial leadership, espousing the values and the vision of Oyster Point Pharma
  • Effectively drives performance of the region, while adhering to compliance and regulatory standards
  • Deploys the sales force in accordance with the sales plan to maximize productivity consistent with corporate objectives of promoted products
  • Manages resources based on potential and opportunity for growth
  • Provides strategic insight to internal partners in brand, operations, and sales leadership. Acts as leader for strategic sales initiatives and special assignments on a regular basis
  • Acts as a partner to the head of Sales to look at the business overall and propose initiatives/strategy to address opportunities and challenges
  • Meets and exceeds the corporate sales objectives. This includes, but is not limited to the successful development of personnel, along with selecting the best talent for open positions. Creates an atmosphere of bottom up decision making, allowing for advantages business guess in local marketplaces
  • Effectively assesses the development needs of the region and initiates activity that is in accordance with people development
  • Consults with heads of Sales, HR and Legal on all personnel performance issues
  • Consults with sales training on all training needs of the region
  • Advises, consults and coordinates regularly with external customers, as well as with the field personnel, direct reports, management peers, and other internal partners (medical affairs, marketing, managed care, sales training, professional education, etc)
  • Driving performance (goal focus, accountability, tactical planning, executing priorities)
  • Business acumen (strategic thinking/planning, analyzing/diagnosing, external perspective, accelerating change)
  • Supporting regulatory environment
  • Coaching & developing future talent (identifying and developing talent, providing feedback)
  • Communicating with impact (influencing, listening and receptivity, candid and direct communication)
  • Working effectively with others (builds rapport, collaboration/teamwork, organizational savvy, energizing and engaging)
  • Strategic decision making: Leading through business and people challenges and making effective decisions through complex situations
  • Problem solving
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience leading leaders (front line sales managers) strongly preferred
  • Eye care/Ophthalmology experience strongly preferred

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Founded

1961

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Viatris benefits from the rise of value-based healthcare models, aligning with patient outcomes.
  • Expansion in emerging markets offers Viatris opportunities to reach underserved populations.
  • Focus on digital health solutions could expand Viatris' service offerings significantly.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from biosimilars threatens Viatris' market share in key areas.
  • Ongoing patent expirations lead to revenue declines as generics enter the market.
  • Fluctuating foreign exchange rates pose financial risks to Viatris' global revenue streams.

What makes Viatris unique

  • Viatris bridges the gap between generics and brands, offering a unique healthcare approach.
  • The company has a strong global presence, enhancing its market reach and influence.
  • Viatris' diverse portfolio includes innovative licensing agreements, like with Lexicon Pharmaceuticals.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Paid Holidays

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