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**Job Function: **
MedTech Sales
**Job Sub Function: **
Clinical Sales – Specialty Physicians (Commission)
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Job Description:
About MedTech
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
About Cardiovascular
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.
About Abiomed
Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is a leading provider of medical devices that provide circulatory support, with a mission of recovering hearts & saving lives. Abiomed’ s “Patients First!” culture drives our skilled workforce and strong relationships with clinicians. Our innovative product portfolio and robust pipeline provide us the incredible opportunity to bring lifesaving technology to more patients around the world than ever before. Founded in 1981, Abiomed has a proven track record for growth, integrity, and innovation.
ABIOMED is redefining team-driven success while reshaping heart recovery. Here, new ideas are welcomed and encouraged, learning is constant, and our dynamic setting enables positive people to do profoundly important work.
We are searching for the best talent for our Associate Director (m/f/d) Physician Programs position in Central Germany.
As Associate Director (m/f/d) Physician Programs you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive market growth and establish strong relationships with industry leaders. You will work closely with various teams to identify opportunities, implement market development initiatives, and manage relationships with existing key opinion leaders as well as identify new ones to influence and drive market trends. You will work in close alignment with internal stakeholders to coordinate and implement programs that support Abiomed's mission of increasing, awareness, education, and adoption of Impella therapies.
You will be responsible for:
- Develop and implement a market development strategy to drive therapy growth and adoption
- Identify and analyze market opportunities to expand the company's presence and reach. (Existing & new indications, Key account segmentation)
- Develop programs and networks of care at Focus accounts, optimizing patient pathways and service improvement initiatives
- Identify and build relationships with key opinion leaders & Societies to enhance the company's reputation and influence.
- Support KOL, Clinical & Non-clinical engagement plans, partnerships, and collaboration opportunities
- Set clear objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) for market development initiatives
- Act as a liaison between the company and KOLs, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Work closely with the marketing, sales, and product teams to align market development strategies with overall business goals & strategic decision-making
Qualifications / Requirements:
- BA/BS required. MBS or MBA preferred.
7 years of related industry sales & market/therapy development experience
- Mastery of cardiac anatomy and clinical data, ideally combined with medical device background
- Prior KOL management experience or existing relationships in geographic area
- Must be able to travel overnight extensively (70% depending on geography)
- Strong understanding of regional health care policy and payment systems, including hospital and physician reimbursement.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, experienced developing relationships at all organizational levels to influence business objectives.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with intricate planning and strong tactical execution.
- Demonstrates responsiveness and a sense of urgency
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in German and English
The anticipated base pay range for this position is 87.300 to 140.530 EUR.
**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Business Development, Business Savvy, Developing Others, Channel Partner Enablement, Innovation, Market Savvy, Organizing, Product Costing, Product Licensing, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Portfolio Management, Sales Enablement, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability, Sustainable Procurement, Technical Credibility, Vendor Selection