NorthEast Technical Sales Director - Depuy Spine, Inc., Unit of DePuy, Inc. - (Job Number: 0804928)

Sales/Retail/Business Development Reference Code: 703951 NorthEast Technical Sales Director - Depuy Spine, Inc., Unit of DePuy, Inc. - (Job Number: 0804928) DescriptionDepuy Spine, Inc., Unit of DePuy, Inc., a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Technical Sales Director, to cover the NorthEast region. This region will consist of NY, Western PA, OH, CT, MA, RI, ME, VT, and NH. Qualified candidates must reside within one of these states, as well as be able to travel as needed throughout this region. DePuy, Inc., develops and markets products under the DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., DePuy Spine, Inc., Codman & Shurtleff, Inc., and DePuy Mitek divisions. DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., provides products for reconstructing damaged or diseased joints, and for repairing and reconstructing traumatic skeletal injuries; DePuy Spine, Inc., develops, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for a wide range of spinal pathologies. Codman & Shurtleff, Inc., provides products for the surgical treatment of neurological and central nervous system disorders through products such as hydrocephalic shunt valve systems, implantable drug pumps and micro-surgical instrumentation. DePuy Mitek offers innovative devices in sports medicine for the treatment of soft tissue injuries.DePuy Spine, Inc. is committed to advancing the knowledge of all healthcare professionals and their patients in addressing innovative solutions for a wide range of spinal pathologies including spinal fixation, spinal deformities and new technologies designed to preserve motion of the spine, such as artificial disc technology. DePuy Spine has built an extensive product portfolio but remains focused on developing emerging technologies in areas such as genetic testing for scoliosis, total facet arthroplasty and annulus repair. The responsibilities of the Technical Sales Director are as follows: The Technical Sales Director will be responsible for development and implementation of field based training programs and materials in support of strategic sales plan. Provide effective support of field based programs and targeted launch and focus product training programs. Create and implement training programs aligned with strategic sales priorities and new product introductions. Coordinate planning with headquarters training team and field sales management team to identify training requirements by product, territory, and/or selling/clinical skill. Facilitate and present in-house and field based training programs in regard to product, pathology, anatomy, technical and Integrity based selling skills. Create and organize all activities associated with conducting advanced surgical technique programs in region of responsibility. Develop protocol for follow-up training of all primary and secondary attendees. Coordinate all product launch activities with marketing to ensure a common message is delivered to field. Liaise with Director, Sales Education to investigate innovative training techniques based on field experience. Coordinate national Medical Education events in support of trainee selection and execute local events as approved by the Med Ed / Education Grant Committee, in accordance with Needs Based Assessments. Support the development and rollout of practice "toolboxes". Create and manage programs to ensure transfer of competitive field intelligence to Marketing organization. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers (sales management, marketing and product development personnel), Distributor organizations and surgeons. Support cross-functional team projects within the region and nationally. Apply today to be considered for this position, or other positions in the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Please visit www.depuy.com to learn more! 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, candidates must possess: A minimum of a BS/BA (MBA preferred). Minimum 6 to 8 years sales or marketing experience within an FDA regulated environment including a minimum of 2 years sales or marketing experience in a Spine company. Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational, leadership and process skills, and strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with all levels of management. Demonstrated ability to effectively present technical information and training material to a large, diverse sales group. Ability to understand and effectively convey advanced Clinical information and orthopaedic concepts. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to conceptualize/identify specific training needs and develop associated programs. Demonstrated ability to show innovation in developing sales training programs and materials. Demonstrated ability to influence and develop interdependent partnering relationships with sales management. Travel as required to fulfill job requirements. 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