Toronto Contract Jobs Vacancies in Canada as Product Specialist in Astellas Pharma Canada Inc

Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc. is recognized as the first Japanese pharmaceutical company in Canada. From our headquarters in Markham, Ontario, Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc. is involved in clinical research and development as well as the sales and marketing of our mainstay products in the key therapeutic areas of immunology, infectious disease, cardiology, urology and dermatology. We develop and market drugs that are used to treat people with a wide range of medical needs – from heart disease and transplant patients, to those with infections or serious skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis.
Product Specialist: Toronto West

We are currently searching for a Product Specialist, Urology & Dermatology, based in Toronto, to cover the Toronto West territory, for a 12 month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
* Achieving and maintaining consistently high levels of sales of dermatology and urology products in the assigned territory for all of the key institutions and customers.
* Demonstrating strong organizational skills in CHE (Continuing Health Education) planning, including development of Key Opinion Leaders for use in CHE initiatives, organizing and conducting relevant CHE events; adhering to R&D Code of Marketing Practices.
* Developing and maintaining strong, professional relationships with office and Hospital-based Health Care Providers.
* Attending selected domestic dermatology/urology conferences within relevant therapeutic areas.
* Creating a business plan to maximize business opportunities and achieve annual regional forecasts.
* Managing regional budget to assigned budgetary target.
* Attending biannual sales meetings.

The ideal candidate will have the following key skills and experience:
* University degree. Advanced or professional degree in a health care discipline or in life sciences, or an advanced degree in business is preferred.
* Minimum of three years sales experience in an established pharmaceutical company; experience with teaching and/or tertiary care hospitals is preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information is imperative.
* Proven oral and written communication skills.
* Bilingual (French and English) is an asset.
* Prior experience and skills in time management including a frequent travel schedule.
* Experience with computers is required; especially word processing, spreadsheets, presentation design, software and customer relationship management databases.

HOW TO APPLY
If your skills and experience match our needs, please email your resume to: employment@ca.astellas.com