Associate Territory Manager - Colombia

Job description

Who We Are BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions. Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions. Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The Associate Territory Manager is responsible for growing sales, penetration and market share of BioMarin commercialized products in their region (Naglazyme, Vimizim and Brineura). From finding new patients and getting access (prescription and sales) to medicine to follow up adherence to treatment. In addition, is responsible for supporting the pre-launch, launch, and subsequent commercialization phase of the new BioMarin products. RESPONSIBILITIES • Drive access to Naglazyme, Vimizim and Brineura for patients in the assigned territory. • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all key customers including: Geneticists, Pediatricians, KOLs, pharmacists, nursing staff, administrators from local Health Secretaries, business partners. • Actively participate in business planning meetings and professional society meetings as assigned. • Become an expert in the clinical data and be able to verbalize its significance to others. • Provide insight to internal business partners as to the clinical practices of assigned accounts. • Act in compliance and adhere to all company policies assigned to the Territory Manager positions. • Achieve area sales, penetration and patient objectives, on a quarterly & annual basis SCOPE Region assigned for all registered products (Naglazyme, Vimizim and Brineura) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • BS/BA degree in business or life sciences • Intermediate English. Minimum B2 • A minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare. In-house experience at a pharmaceutical/biotechnology organization strongly preferred. • Experience in high-cost products, rare diseases is desirable. • Demonstrated effectiveness operating in complex organizational and regulatory environments. • Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills. • Proven ability to work with all levels of management and the general workforce. • Strong problem solving skills. • Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with others in addressing complex issues. • Strong persuasive skills and sound business judgment. • Motivated, self-starter with ability to appropriately prioritize issues and allocate resources and be capable of working alone and making sound decisions. • Minimum understanding of Health Care Systems. Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Ireland Safety Responsibility Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.