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IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

Medical Representative - Diabetology, Cebu North

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMakati, Metro Manila, PhilippinesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Relevant pharmaceutical sales experience is typically expected.
  • A proven track record of meeting sales quotas, preferably over the phone.
  • Knowledge of relevant computer programs, such as customer relationship management software, and telephone systems.
  • Ability to learn about products and services and explain them to pharmacists.
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to resolve issues and address complaints.
  • A BSc or BA is a plus.
  • Owning a vehicle and having a driving license are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Sell and provide services to customers using organizational tools and expertise to support the healthcare industry and meet pharmaceutical and medical needs.
  • Maximize sales growth by using knowledge of therapeutic disciplines or specialty areas to secure repeat business and customer loyalty.
  • Promote and sell specialized products or services, identify target customers and producers, achieve sales targets, and maintain current knowledge of products, clinical efficacy, specialty-market trends, and customer satisfaction.
  • Maximize sales growth in an assigned geographical territory or target industry in line with company strategy, developing knowledge of therapeutic disciplines or specialty areas to secure repeat business and customer loyalty.
  • Educate and inform the target audience about specialty product features and benefits compared with competitor products to increase prescriptions or use by healthcare professionals.
  • Achieve assigned territory activity goals and targets agreed with the reporting manager.
  • Identify target customers and profile physicians within the territory while maintaining and analyzing customer records.
  • Conduct sales interviews, plan and prepare for calls, and analyze calls to identify learning areas.
  • Demonstrate understanding of product clinical efficacy and explain product features and benefits based on developing knowledge of the specialty area or therapeutic discipline.
  • Manage objections and issues, escalating sensitive or complex queries.
  • Maintain records in reporting systems within required timescales.
  • Use relevant software, including electronic territory management and customer relationship management systems, to keep records updated and report daily calls.
  • Coordinate specialty-area group events to optimize business while complying with applicable country legislation.
  • Inform the line manager about competitor activities and other market changes.
  • Attend training courses or seminars and read relevant publications to deepen specialty and disease-area knowledge.
  • Keep company equipment safe and in good repair.
  • Share experiences, ideas, and techniques to assist with colleagues' sales training.
  • Discuss, agree, and document assigned activity, key performance indicator tools, and targets with the line manager.
  • Complete career development courses and additional training as required by the customer.
  • Report identified adverse events in accordance with applicable processes and guidelines.
  • Represent the company professionally and act in accordance with the pharmaceutical industry's code of practice.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in diabetology or cardiometabolic sales is highly desirable.
  • Sales quota achievement over the phone is preferred.
  • Owning a vehicle and having a driving license are advantageous.

About the Company

IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

IQVIA runs clinical trials for drug, biotech and medical device companies and sells them the health data, software and analytics they use to develop and market treatments. Its research arm designs studies, recruits trial sites and patients, and manages trials through to regulatory filing. Its commercial arm sells market data, consulting and software that pharma sales and marketing teams use to plan product launches. Clients pay through multi-year service contracts and data and software subscriptions. IQVIA was formed in 2016 when clinical research firm Quintiles merged with health data company IMS Health, and it is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Founded
1998

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