Position Summary: Health Systems Executive - Ohio

The Health Systems Executive (HSE) is responsible for moving Health Systems (hospitals, large healthcare organizations,) customers from the implementation phase of our diagnostic testing to revenue recognition. They will support overall growth in health system accounts that have ImmunoDiagnostics Division (IDD) instruments, with a focus on allergy business. The HSE will be responsible for the orchestration and proper use of available resources working with the commercial team to ascertain and act on opportunities for growth and optimized lab utilization. Where such growth opportunities exist, the role will act as the primary liaison between the customer and IDD Commercial personnel.

Remotely Based (Ohio covering Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton).

What will you do?

• Lead the support commercial team and “own” the tactical plan to drive growth within the assigned customer market that have IDD instruments. Develop the strategy and the tactics to increase utilization.
• Lead and execute on the Health System account initiatives once commitment is received.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Account Manager and Regional Manager – Lab, to identify and execute on new opportunities for growth (e.g. menu expansion).
• Develop and cultivate advocacy to drive sales and market growth collaborating with established customer assignment.
• Provide business insight and value to retain customer and enhance customer relationship.
• Persuasively articulate the clinical and economic case for expanded testing at the highest executive levels within these institutions and to have a working knowledge of the dynamics of healthcare delivery.
• Understand the dynamics of healthcare delivery as it relates to creating open reimbursement access for diagnostic testing (including knowledge of the healthcare systems, hospitals, laboratory providers, payers, key players, influencers/thought leaders in the medical community).
• Understand and effectively articulate our compelling business case and economic value proposition to our customers within IDNs, GPOs, ACOs, regional healthcare systems, providers, payers, and hospital laboratories.
• Collaborate on sales & marketing efforts with internal team.
• Participate in district meetings for training purposes, product information updates, and sharing field intelligence information.
• Assist with growth and development of the sales team by providing training, guidance & assistance as needed.

How will you get here?

• Bachelor's Degree in Business (or healthcare related field).
• 5+ years successful experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical or medical diagnostic sales and/or sales management.
• A detailed understanding of the complexities of healthcare delivery systems and a thorough understanding of healthcare finance/accounting and provider/payer economics.
• Superior communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively and in matrix environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Must be able to effectively strategize both independently and collaboratively to develop plans to maximize pull through sales with individual hospitals and IDNs.

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