Job Description
Organon South Africa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Organon & Co. Inc. Organon is a brand – new independent company and publicly traded company which aspires to become the world's leading Women's Health Company with a global portfolio that will include biosimilars and a broad array of medicines spanning important therapeutic categories. With a footprint and bringing lifesaving medicines to more than 140 international countries. We are a Women's Health Company that believes in a better and healthier every day for every woman! It is important as our vision states that we as Organon South Africa, contributes to woman equality, providing medicines and access to women, creating opportunities, and educating our woman as we contribute towards the upliftment within our communities and our economy. Responsibilities Liaise with healthcare professionals and work strategically to increase the awareness and use of the company's pharmaceutical and medical products in settings such as doctor practices and hospitals; and that the prescriptions are fulfilled at pharmacy level.
This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
Arranging appointments with doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other relevant stake holders;
Making presentations to doctors and nurses, within the specific target reach for this disease entity;
Organizing continued medical education (CME) for doctors and other medical staff;
Building and maintaining positive working relationships with medical staff and supporting administration staff e.g. receptionists;
Managing budgets (for catering, outside speakers, conferences, hospitality, etc);
Keeping detailed records of all contacts and reaching (and if possible exceeding) annual sales targets;
Planning work schedules and weekly and monthly timetables. This may involve working with the area sales team or discussing future targets with the area sales manager.
Regularly attending company meetings, technical data presentations and briefings;
Keeping up with the latest clinical data supplied by the company and interpreting, presenting and discussing this data with health professionals during presentations;
Monitoring competitor activity and competitors' products;
Maintaining knowledge of new developments in The National Health Service (NHS), anticipating potential negative and positive impacts on the business and adapting strategy accordingly;
Developing strategies for increasing opportunities to meet and talk to contacts in the medical and healthcare sector;
Staying informed about the activities of health services in a particular area;
Working with team members to plan how to approach contacts and creating effective business plans for making sales in a particular area.
Territory Eastern Cape (Port Elizabeth & Surrounds)
Education, Experience, and Skills Minimum Matric; a tertiary degree or diploma in the Medical/ Sciences or related field would be an advantage
A minimum of five years' experience as a Representative calling on GP's; Specialists & Pharmacists.
Professional; High Work Ethic
Exceptional communication skills that include listening skills, presentation skills and negotiation skills.
Ability to learn and present detail information in a clear, systematic manor.
Team player and ability to achieve objectives and common goals.
Ability to persuade.
Ability to relate and network.
Ability to plan and organize.
Ability to effectively manage time.
Ability to understand customer needs and build long-term business relationships.
Flexibility with a positive can-do attitude.
Loyal and self-motivated to thrive without direct supervision.
Ability to analyze and make decision with entrepreneurial spirit to think out of the box. Be able to work with data sources.
Awareness of markets and competitors.
Alignment with Organon principles and values.
Must be able to ask for the business and achieve sales targets
Must have a growth mindset the drive to be successful
Computer literacy
Valid driver's license
Must be willing to travel and be away from home for country trips and conferences; as well as sometimes work at night and weekends (Country trips are East London, Knysna, George, Mossel Bay)
Preferred Experience and Skills Therapeutic Area (Woman's Health) knowledge and selling experience would be advantageous.
Direct Selling (in Pharmacies) experience would be advantageous
Being able to speak English and Afrikaans would be an advantage
Secondary Job Description Who We Are: Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women's Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email us at******. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Organon LLC, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Annualized Salary Range Annualized Salary Range (Global) Annualized Salary Range (Canada) Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country. Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites Flexible Work Arrangements: Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Number of Openings:
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Requisition ID:R527686
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