National Sales Director – Eastern United States

Role Overview

The National Sales Director (NSD) is responsible for leading and providing strategic direction for Commercial Sales, including sales strategies, productivity, sales training and effectiveness, and ensuring achievement of performance targets and budgeted sales goals. This role reports into the Vice President, Sales participating on the Commercial leadership team to drive the Commercial strategy and overseeing field Sales.

What You Will Do

Develop and implement Area business plans, establish and maintain effective communications among all National Sales Directors and Regional Sales Managers, review performance metrics with RSMs to ensure sales team is achieving maximum sales results, and plan and conduct meetings with the Sales Management Team.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of success in launching new products and/or indications, building sales teams, and embracing the Esperion culture. They will have a strategic outlook, combined with outstanding analytical ability and problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence people at all levels inside and outside the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, scientific or related field
• 12+ years leading a sales and/or marketing operational function in a U.S. pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical organization
• Minimum of 8 years of direct management experience
• Advanced degree or MBA preferred
• Broad cross-functional experience in other commercial roles
• Proven track record of success in launching new products and/or indications
• 5 years’ experience in Cardiology (Statin, PCSK9, and NOAC) launch preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary including a performance-based bonus program
• Stock-based compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) matching plan and health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays