Ocular Specialty Representative - Greenville, SC

<p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.</span></p><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><u>Overview</u></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">We are seeking a motivated and experienced <strong>Ocular Specialty Representative</strong> (OSR) to join our dynamic regional sales team. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, this is a position supporting our innovative portfolio of products, on our Pharma team, covering a critical geography in the region. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Ophthalmology and Optometrist markets within the geography and driving sales growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in specialty pharmaceuticals with a proven ability to develop and sustain strong partnerships with both customers and colleagues. The successful candidate will be able to have an immediate impact on our lifelong vision of protecting and enhancing the gift of sight through every phase of life.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Use analytical tools to build territory business plan based upon opportunities for portfolio of products and strategic direction provided from home office</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Drive territory performance based upon growth in prescribing and market share</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Stay current on managed care coverage of products and communicate effectively with health care providers around updates</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Use and refine clinical selling techniques that will enable the representative to bring value and influence customer thinking about the ways they can provide treatment and manage patients, including:</span> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Managing promotional budget and determining expenditures on promotional activities within business plan</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Visiting ophthalmologists and optometrists based upon established call plan and independent assessment of prescription activity and potential growth</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Utilizing available samples within FDA guidelines to maximize impact with promotional audience</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><u>Qualifications </u></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Bachelor’s degree in science, business or other related discipline required; a professional certification in related field combined with ophthalmic experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">3+ years’ experience in specialty pharmaceutical sales with a proven track record of success (attainment to goals, awards, formal recognition).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Eye health industry experience preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Ability to identify and address customer needs, provide tailored solutions, and effectively drive sales growth within assigned territories.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage customer accounts, as well as effectively handle administrative responsibilities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills are required along with strong financial and analytical acumen.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as educate and influence customers.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">This is a remote field-based position that typically requires 25%-50% travel, including some overnight travel depending on territory size. Must reside within the territory or live within a reasonable distance of territory workload center.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Must be able to perform all job duties which includes driving in a large geographical territory for long periods of time daily; lifting up to 25 pounds; traveling by airplane and car within the U.S.; standing for prolonged periods of time; and other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Experience using Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce, or other customer relationship management (CRM) applications is required. Experience with Power BI preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company standards.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Leveling: </strong>Opportunity for this position to be filled at Senior OSR level based on skill set, level of experience, and specific territory needs.</span></p><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Job Applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the Internet and social media platforms.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">To learn more please read </span><a href="https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/doc/custom/BauschLomb/Bausch_job_posting_statement.docx">Bausch + Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Our Benefit Programs: </span><a href="https://www.bausch.com/careers/benefits/">Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.</span></p> <p> </p>

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