Institutional & Specialty Sales Consultant - Stroke​/Thrombosis | Alexandria, VA​/Western Maryland

Institutional & Specialty Sales Consultant - Stroke/Thrombosis | Alexandria, VA/Western Maryland

At Bayer, we’re reimagining what’s possible in healthcare—driven by our bold mission of "Health for all, Hunger for none." We’re launching a dynamic Institutional & Specialty Sales team to bring Asundexian to market. You, as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will have a rare opportunity to shape access, accelerate clinical adoption, and play a pivotal role in a high-profile neurology launch.

This role will cover the geography of Alexandria, VA and Western Maryland (from Potomac River to Chesapeake Bay) including the following cities:

• Alexandria, VA
• Clinton, MD
• Upper Marlboro, MD
• Fort Washington, MD
• Waldorf, MD
• La Plata, MD
• Leonardstown, MD
• Lexington Park, MD
• Prince Frederick, MD
• Chesapeake Beach, MD

Candidates must be domiciled within the territory.

• This is an extraordinary opportunity to be part of a new team launching Asundexian, an oral Factor XIa inhibitor.
• Access top-tier compensation, healthcare coverage, and financial security programs—including a 401(k) with up to 10% company contributions, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Retiree Medical Account.
• Receive exceptional family support, including paid parental leave, fertility benefits, and adoption support.
• Employee discount on all Bayer Consumer Health products.
• Robust Performance‑driven quarterly incentive.
• Bayer was named one of Fast Company magazine’s Most Innovative companies in Medicines and Therapeutics in 2026.
• We are committed to investing in digital tools to allow our team to work smarter and to harness the power of AI.

• Drive clinical demand, education, and sales by communicating the value of Asundexian in stroke prevention;
• Lead formulary access by navigating P&T committees and influencing protocol adoption across health systems;
• Build strategic relationships with priority institutions, including key stakeholders at the institutions (i.e., C and D Suite and Head of Pharmacy, Head of Quality), and neurologists;
• Develop territory business plans based on local market insights and collaborate with internal teams to support a successful launch;
• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge of disease state, the marketplace, competitors, industry, and cross‑functional activities/plans, as well as possessing the analytical rigor to anticipate and identify business opportunities and challenges;
• Analyze competitive landscape and proactively identify opportunities and risks.

• Bachelor's degree or 10 years of relevant sales experience in competitive landscapes in lieu of a Bachelor's degree;
• Experience selling into hospitals, health systems, or institutional accounts;
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Ability to meet customer credentialing and safety requirements;
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record;

• Advanced degree (Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, or related field);
• Proven success in biotech, medical, or pharmaceutical sales in competitive environments, including experience launching new products and product indications;
• Deep understanding and significant experience working in stroke, anti‑coagulation, neurology, and cardiovascular therapeutic areas;
• Experience selling in institutional and clinical settings, and navigating the P&T committee process;
• Experience in establishing and pulling-through in-patient to out-patient protocols;

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $124,320 - $186,480. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

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