National Sales Director - Eastern United States

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, scientific or related field and 12+ years leading a sales and/or marketing operational function in a U.S. pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical organization with a minimum of 8 years of direct management experience required; or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• Broad cross-functional experience in other commercial roles, such as Marketing, Sales Operations, Medical, National/Corporate Accounts, Managed Markets, etc.
• Proven track record of success in launching new products and/or indications and building sales teams.
• 5 years’ experience in Cardiology (Statin, PCSK9, and NOAC) launch preferred.
• Possess exemplary understanding of current issues within the marketplace, pharmaceutical industry, and national health care system.
• Strategic outlook, combined with outstanding analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed leadership skills, and the ability to influence people at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Demonstrates a track record of successfully commercializing new products and/or expanding commercial opportunities for existing products. Sets compelling goals and is tenacious in accomplishing them. Ability to set priorities, allocate resources, take accountability, and achieve results.
• Ability to embrace the Esperion culture, and to provide the insight and leadership to allow the culture to continue to develop and thrive as the company grows. Passionate about the mission and reputation of the Company, and the importance of alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit and is comfortable multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Forges strong, diverse teams of people with multiple perspectives and talents. Creates an environment in which cross-functional teams are highly motivated to accomplish goals.
• High degree of customer focus.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation and communication skills. Has the ability to influence and work successfully with varied audiences, including customers, colleagues, scientific and technical leaders, pharmaceutical and business partners, collaborators, and senior executives.
• Demonstrated leadership focused on driving results and the ability to manage through adversity.
• Strong vision to building out functional area within a fast-moving environment. Successful track record in hiring, managing and developing direct reports, including external partners.
• Travel requirement: Up to 70% including overnight stays.

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