HIV Market Specialist - Specialty Pharmacy Sales - San Francisco

Job ID: 9121Position Title: HIV Market Specialist - Specialty Pharmacy Sales - San FranciscoWorking Location: California-San FranciscoEmployment Status: Full-Time RegularRequired Experience: 3 yearsRequired Education: Bachelors DegreeJob Description:Walgreen Co. is the leading U.S. drugstore chain in sales and technology use. The company's strategy is to be the nation's most convenient healthcare provider. Sales for fiscal 2007 topped $53.7 billion, from more than 5,900 stores located in 48 states and Puerto Rico. With 500 store openings per year, Walgreens will operate over 7,000 stores by 2010. Walgreens Health Services (WHS), a division of Walgreen Co., provides mail service, pharmacy benefits management, specialty pharmacy and home care services. WHS collaborates with employers, managed care organizations, private medical professionals and personal caregivers to provide the best services that put the patient first, yet provide cost-effective, flexible, client-centric solutions to rising healthcare costs. Wilson Health Information, LLC, an independent healthcare consumer research firm based in New Hope, Pa., named Walgreens Health Initiatives the highest rated pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) nationally in overall member satisfaction. Eighteen major PBMs were evaluated in the 2007 WilsonRx® PBM Member Satisfaction Survey. Walgreens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds. Walgreens promotes and supports a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.Essential Skills:This individual will serve as a resource and mentor for a regional network of Field Sales Representatives and will be the Market Specialist for HIV. Will interact with key Physicians and clinicians that treat HIV/AIDS. Acts as a liaison to Advocacy groups as well as other companies that may have a direct impact on the treatment and care of HIV patients. Supports other Sales Representatives in achieving sales goals through ongoing mentoring that includes providing feedback on how to successfully network with key Physicians and managed care organizations, as well as patient advocacy groups for HIV/AIDS. Assists with training of new employees. The HIV Market Specialist will also be responsible for supporting Sales Representatives in bringing in new prescription business to the Walgreen Company and working and collaborating with a variety of Walgreen staff, to include the Walgreen Company Districts and Stores, Home Care Sales, Managed Care Sales, and Clinic Pharmacy teams.Qualifications:Bachelors degree preferred; Five plus years experience with direct sales/business development related to the treatment of HIV/AIDS patients or specialty sales experience directly related to HIV; Excellent communication skills; Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills..Additional Information: Travel Percentage: 70% Company: Walgreens Location: San Francisco, CA Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Company: Walgreens Reference Code: PCK347-39475