Area Gen Mgr CVR (Northern New Jersey)

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Area Gen Mgr CVR (Northern New Jersey) 

As an Area General Manager (AGM), you are responsible for delivering top-line targets by effectively leading and managing a dynamic cross-functional customer-facing team within your business unit. You will manage a cost base that includes personnel and flexible spend, making necessary trade-offs to maximize impact. With a deep understanding of the specific needs of healthcare practitioners and healthcare systems in your therapeutic area, you drive customer and patient-centric outcomes while ensuring performance goals are met. The role requires extensive collaboration with HQ and other stakeholders to drive performance outcomes.

The span of coverage for the AGM CVR role will be within the North New Jersey area.  Travel up to 50% within the territory. The position is residence based and candidate must be domiciled within the territory, or within reasonable commute to the territory.  

Your Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Achieve revenue goals for the area and execute comprehensive strategies to drive revenue growth and market share;
• Develop and lead a high-performing team including sales representatives and key account managers, regularly assessing team size and composition based on market needs;
• Embody key leadership elements: visionary, architect, coach, and catalyst, developing a One Team approach with shared accountability;
• Gain and apply a deep understanding of relevant markets, business models, strategic priorities, and financial drivers;
• Define the regional strategy and priorities in collaboration with cross-functional and HQ teams, managing a portfolio of brands to maximize impact;
• Develop long-term relationships with influential customers to address business opportunities and advance brand adoption;
• Maintain timely communications with direct reports, matrix partners, management, and stakeholders.

Who You Are:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of experience in the commercial pharmaceutical/biotech sector with roles of increasing responsibility in sales, account management, market access, brand management, and/or commercial operations;
• Customer-facing experience in roles promoting Cardiovascular, Heart Failure, and/or Diabetes therapies consistent with Bayer's specialty and primary care portfolio; 
• Current and unrestricted Driver's License; 
• Demonstrated strength in coaching mentoring teams/peers; helping others to meet or exceed their goals, targets, and other responsibilities; 
• High level of business and financial acumen, with success in formulating and implementing business plans in a matrixed environment;
• Thorough understanding of health systems, customer segments, and regional market dynamics;
• Willingness and ability to travel on a weekly basis;

Preferred Qualifications:

• People leadership and/or cross-functional experiences;
• Experience in managing budgets, negotiating for resources, and maximizing return on investment;
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams, with demonstrated strength in coaching and mentoring;

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $181,128 to $271,692.  Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).  Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..  This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This role will be available for application through 5/6/2025.

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