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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This role involves leading and executing short- and long-term sales initiatives across the United States for a pharmaceutical company. • Oversee national sales efforts for GI-focused therapeutic brands • Drive performance, execution, and growth across the field organization • Lead, coach, and manage a national sales organization • Drive sales execution through people leadership, performance management, territory optimization, and operational discipline • Partner closely with Executive Leadership, Marketing, and other Medical Affairs • Build, develop, and enable a high-performing field sales team Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred • 7+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience, including 2+ years in a people management role leading a team of field-based sales reps • Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing field sales teams • Experience in specialty pharma and physician-focused markets preferred; GI experience strongly preferred • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data and drive action • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without direct authority • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills • Comfortable operating in a growth-stage, entrepreneurial environment Requirements • Direct management of a national field sales team (currently 15 reps) • Extensive travel required; ~50% overnight travel expected Recruiter in Charge Jeff Caskey Managing Partner – jeff@nexagensearch.com Apply tot his job

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