Company Description
As a specialized company dedicated to eye health, Santen aspires to contribute to the realization of “Happiness with Vision” by providing valuable products and services to patients, consumers, and medical professionals around the organization. Since its establishment in Japan in 1890, and guided by its CORE PRINCIPLE, “Tenki ni sanyo suru,” Santen has been committed to helping people maintain and improve their eye health, and is engaged in the global research and development, manufacturing, and sales and marketing of pharmaceutical products in the field of eye care, supporting the eye health of approximately 50 million people worldwide. Our duty is to create a future in which as many patients and consumers as possible can lead happy and fulfilling lives, we will continue to contribute to the realization of better eye care by providing solutions that eliminate bottlenecks in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, thereby revolutionizing the treatment flow. Each of us is deeply committed to challenging ourselves, building an organization that brings together diverse internal talents and external expertise, and to doing our utmost to realize a society in which people everywhere can feel happy through vision-related experiences. Isn’t it exactly the kind of environment you want to belong in?
Location:
This is a field-based position with the requirement to travel nationally and internationally.
Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales and surgical environment. Experience in Ophthalmology and/or hospital sales will be an advantage.
• Experience in the operating room for training / supporting the use of new technologies.
• Proficient in English. Any East European language skills will be an advantage.
• Degree in health or business related subject will be an advantage.
• Understands pharmaceutical industry dynamics and health system policies.
• Utilizes market and clinical knowledge to identify business growth opportunities.
• Action-oriented and results-focused with emotional control, self-awareness, and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Great communication and people skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• History of top sales performance, commercially astute and driven by sales results.
  Additional Information

• Identify and build up new accounts in surgical glaucoma.
• Conduct and/or support local training with regards to glaucoma drainage surgery.
• Initiate and develop sustainable relationship with key opinion leaders across your territory.
• Closely collaborate with Santen Pricing & Market-Access Team to maximize the MicroShunt potential in your territory and across the east region.
• Develop innovative and efficient acquisition plans on account level to ensure sustainable business development.
• Achieve sales targets and develop operational plan for maximum return on investment.
• Achieve and demonstrate effective use of agreed KPIs and objectives.
• Identify sales-related trends. Identify profitable business opportunities and align available resources.
• Maintain and optimize existing relationships and manage business with existing key customers.
• Provide accurate feedback on competitor activities in the field.
• Interact with Santen sales management, marketing and customer service to guarantee top services to our customers.
• Manage the territory financial budget.
• Provide technical expertise for questions, issues or requirements related to product portfolio responsibilities.
• Efficiently use the company reporting tools to ensure up to date customer/territory information and sharing valuable information across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and Code of Practice.
• Follow Good Distribution Practice guidelines and act in line with it (obligatory for all employees)