Alexion is a us based global biopharmaceutical company established in 1992 that combines groundbreaking science with a steadfast commitment to meeting the needs of patients living with severe, life-threatening and often ultra-rare diseases. Alexion scientists are among the first in the world to unlock the therapeutic potential of inhibiting terminal complement, a group of proteins that play an important role in the body””””s immune response and can destroy healthy tissue in certain patients. As a result soliris® (eculizumab), a first-in-class terminal complement inhibitor for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (pnh) was discovered and developed. Alexion is now working urgently to investigate soliris and additional biopharmaceuticals as treatments for patients with other rare and severe diseases, including cancer. Soliris in pnh is successfully marketed as an ultra-orphan drug in 35 markets across the world. Alexion has annual sales of 540 mill. Usd and approx. 800 employees worldwide.
We offer
joining alexion at this early stage of development in the nordic region will give you the opportunity to create impact and make a difference for patients with severe and often untreated serious conditions. Beyond the currently marketed product soliris, alexion has a solid product pipeline which will support further growth of the company and create interesting career opportunities.
Qualifications
• proven track record of sales success in a secondary care role
• hematology or niche therapeutic area experience advantageous
• experience of high value, low volume products advantageous
• experience in an international and multi-cultural environment
• academic degree, preferably in life sciences or a qualified health care professional
• fluency in swedish and english
Personal characteristics
• highly results driven attitude
• excellent networking and customer relationship development skills
• able to recognize business opportunities and act quickly
• excellent implementation and time management skills
• excellent communication and presentation skills
• excellent assimilation of scientific information
• competent in business planning
• professional and mature approach with proactive and positive attitude
• self-starter but able to seek additional resources when required
For more information, please contact arne nordström at k2 search ab. Phone 070-69 89 200. Your application will be handled with strict confidentiality.
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