Rare Genetic Account Specialist

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RARE GENETIC ACCOUNT SPECIALIST_**
- The position reports to the Rare Genetic & Hematology First Line Manager
- The role is based in Italy - field (Rome remote)
- Geographical scope: Marche, Umbria, Lazio

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ROLE OBJECTIVE_**

Implement Rare Genetics (Metabolic diseases) sales plan within own territory, consistently with Business Unit objectives, guidelines and in compliance with local regulations.

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ACCOUNTABILITIES_**
- Deeply know own therapeutic area, knowing strengths and weaknesses of competing products, getting insights about the characteristics of the area and centers of expertise (organization and structure centers; main contact, scientific needs, therapeutic orientations, etc.).
- Schedule own business activities consistently with BU objectives, preparing/scheduling interviews / meetings and recording the relevant information collected in order to improve sales effectiveness.
- Provide daily/monthly reports to the First Line Manager in relation to the performance of relevant area and the changes taking place and negotiate periodically the action plan to drive BU results.
- Implement promotional activities for company's products, in terms of projects, events, conferences, etc., within budget constraints.
- Develop relationship and partnership with Key Opinion Leaders at local and domestic level, in order to ensure adequate representation of the company and acquire relevant product efficacy data and market information.
- Develop, sustain and grow highly effective working relationships with key medical institutions, medical and academic societies.
- Comply with the company Compliance Guidelines, Code of Conduct and Promotional Practices. Adhere to Takeda’s Compliance Policies and Procedures.
- Serve as a direct liaison to the Rare Genetic team by providing marketplace intelligence/insights that will influence sales, patient strategy/resources and services and promotional strategy/resources.
- Define, in partnership with line manager, plans for accounts that flow logically from analysis to strategy to tactics. Adjusts tactics to needs of accounts. Uses account intelligence to segment and target accounts. Sets clear priorities and stays focused on their delivery. Sets SMART goals/objectives.

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SKILLS and CAPABILITIES_**

**Education**:

- Scientific University Degree qualification according to art. 122 of D.Lgs. 219/2006 or being employed as Medical Rep with a date prior to 6 July 2006.
- Good written and spoken English is preferred.
**Experience**:

- Solid experience in promoting pharmaceutical products with high demand of clinical explanation and a proven track of records.
**Skills**:

- Communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrable thirst for knowledge (technical, clinical, medical, scientific) with an ability to assimilate information quickly, present clinical data clearly and concisely and discuss the statistical and clinical relevance in line with product key messages.
- Develop specific knowledge of the disease and its clinical management based on International guidelines and/or local protocols (i.e. Italian scientific Societies documents).
- Highly adaptable and adjusts quickly to change.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of the Italian health care systems.
- Self-independent working style and motivated by autonomy.
- Highest ethical standards.
- Passionate and self-confident.
**Physical Demands**:

- Ability to drive or fly to attend meetings, audits, and training.
**Travel Requirements**:

- Willingness to travel.
- Valid and clean driver’s license.

**Locations**:
Rome, Italy
**Worker Type**:
Employee
**Worker Sub-Type**:
Regular
**Time Type**:
Full time