Oncology Regional Sales Director, Minnesota

Responsibilities

• Achievement of regional sales objectives; revenue and expenses.
• Development and execution of a regional and territory business plans.
• Direct execution of sales strategies and tactics, and implementation of sales and marketing plans.
• Develop and maintain key customer relationships with target audiences; assist in developing business solutions that are mutually beneficial; apply broader business scenarios and customer-focused models to achieve breakthrough results.
• Plan and conduct regional sales meetings designed to inform and convey existing and new product knowledge and applications and enhance and develop sales and business skills.
• Evaluate performance of Clinical Account Executives.
• Maintain high level of product and market knowledge.
• Identify contracting opportunities with academic medical centers, large cancer centers, health systems, and other strategically important key accounts.
• Management oversight of Tempus's CRM solution for the defined geographic region.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners to access resources and maximize outcomes.

Required Skills

• Deep domain knowledge of the Diagnostic Services industry. Molecular Diagnostic experience strongly preferred.
• Experience selling Oncology based tests and services into the Pathology and/or Oncology clinical communities preferred.
• Experience within complex selling environments required.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining talent.
• Ability to prioritize and align organizational goals and objectives; enable innovation.
• Ability to develop and utilize cross-functional relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals and objectives.
• Ability to provide an integrated MolDx/SaaS solution using Tempus's sequencing technology to prospects and customers.
• Ability to engage in a consultative selling process that overcomes objections and indifferences while connecting client needs with Tempus's capabilities.
• Comfortable selling at the executive level (CEO, COO, CFO).
• Keen understanding of the payor and reimbursement environment in the oncology and diagnostic space.
• Ability to work independently, communicate proactively, manage multiple projects and prioritize daily tasks while managing critical deadlines.
• Problem solving, decision making and technical learning.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Strong administrative skills. Sophistication to manage business in complex environments.
• Knowledge and application of strategic planning, and development sales strategy and tactical implementation.
• Experience and understanding of managing the financial dynamics of a commercial organization.
• Expertise in health care with emphasis on molecular diagnostics, genomics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and oncology.
• Superior listening and problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a very high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrate consistent closing abilities throughout the sales cycle.
• Possess a very positive attitude and an understanding of the dynamics involved with organizational growth and change.
• Impeccable oral and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Must be very proficient with all Microsoft Office products – particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Effective and regular utilization of Salesforce.com.
• Advanced presentation skills and business acumen a necessity.
• Demonstrate Tempus' Values by acting with integrity, respect and trust and representing our company culture at all time to external and internal constituents.
• Frequent travel (~50%) throughout the territory as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• A minimum of 5-years' experience in a relevant industry/commercial environment (pharmaceutical, diagnostics, research products) as a sales manager, leading a team of 8+ reps.
• Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred.
• A track record of success in a management role.