San Jose, CA: Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Sales/Retail/Business Development Reference Code: 709356 San Jose, CA: Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative DescriptionJanssen, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a member of Johnson && Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Central Nervous System (CNS) Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, located in the San Jose, CA area. Janssen is a company driven by dedication to product innovation, customer focus and employee/organizational excellence. This combined focus is reflected in the Janssen mission: "Meet customer needs for high-quality, cost-effective healthcare by developing, producing and marketing differentiated pharmaceutical products and services that improve health outcomes."Our goal is to build on our leadership position in major existing therapeutic categories, while pioneering and taking the lead in new categories. We actively identify and pursue innovative business opportunities. We create partnerships that contribute to mutual success. People are our strength and the source of our growth. We are committed to providing a diverse, dynamic and challenging work environment where associates and their ideas can develop and thrive. Our focus on customers, partners, people and innovation creates sustainable, profitable growth and shareholder value. Our business practices reflect the responsibilities expressed in the Johnson && Johnson Credo. Janssen CNS offers medications for the treatment of schizophrenia. INVEGA™ (paliperidone), is an extended-release tablet, a new atypical antipsychotic, for the treatment of schizophrenia. Please visit http://www.invega.com/, to learn more about this exciting new product. The primary objective of the Janssen CNS representative is to meet established sales goals to include market share objectives. The sales representative will be supported in this initiative by having the opportunity to execute national, regional and local promotional activities. These campaigns will be designed to advance sales in specific product lines and therapeutic areas. While in the field, you will be the direct line to our customers. Therefore, you will be able help us in our strategic initiatives by providing us with customer feedback and market place information. This feedback is an invaluable part of helping us to continually improve. By constantly communicating to our marketing management teams we will be able to refine our products and marketing initiatives. The successful representative will demonstrate the ability to target and manage their territory strategically while operating within an assigned budget. They will also need to be a positive team player and a leader among their peers. Apply today to be considered for this position, or other positions in the Johnson && Johnson family of companies. At Johnson && Johnson we are responsible to our employees, the men and women who work with us throughout the world. Everyone must be considered as an individual. We must respect their dignity and recognize their merit. To be considered for this role, the candidate must have at least a Bachelor's Degree, coupled with at least 2 years of Pharmaceutical/Medical sales experience. Candidates must have a valid driver's license issued in one of the 50 States and a clean driving record. Ability to travel as necessary, which may include overnight and/or weekend travel is required. Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with sales experience in an institutional setting, prior experience with reimbursement and securing formulary approvals for a product, candidates with prior experience calling on psychiatrists, long term care facilities, and VA hospitals. Candidates with documented sales awards and achievements are also preferred. Prior Management Development classes are a plus. Preference will be given to candidates living within 30 miles of the posted geography. If you want to explore the many small-company environments behind the big-company impact of the Johnson && Johnson Family of Companies, bid on this position today! Apply Now