Referral Pathway Specialist

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Referral Pathway Specialist, Shockwave Medical to be located in Munich, Germany. For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong. Shockwave Medical, Inc., recently acquired by Johnson & Johnson, is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Shockwave Medical aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque. Description Essential Job Functions - Provide support to interventional cardiologists in identifying and addressing any challenges related to patient referrals. - Develop and implement strategies to create and maintain a comprehensive patient referral network. - Establish and nurture relationships with General Practitioners, clinical cardiologists, and other relevant healthcare professionals. - Coordinate and facilitate communication between GPs, clinical cardiologists, and interventional cardiologists to ensure seamless patient referrals. - Organize and conduct outreach programs, meetings, and presentations to promote referral network initiatives. - Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of referral networks and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes. - Maintain accurate records of referral activities and generate regular reports on referral trends and outcome. - Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to patient referral networks. **Qualifications**: - Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, science, nursing or related fields, or equivalent experience. - Extensive industry experience. - Pharmaceutical sales experience a plus - Proven experience in building and managing patient referral networks, particularly within the cardiology field desired. - Established strong relationships with General Practitioners and clinical cardiologists. - Strong understanding of the healthcare system and referral processes. - Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Strong organizational and analytical skills. - High attention to detail and accuracy. - Computer skills (MS Office products, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.). - Good prioritization and organizational skills. - Excellent critical thinking skills. - Excellent influencing and negotiation skills. - High energy and results-oriented individual who is mature and successful in a business environment and is skilled in motivating and inspiring people. - Entrepreneurial “hands-on” experience. Pro-active and “can do” attitude. - Works effectively on cross-functional teams. Demonstrates willingness to make decisions and to take responsibility for such. - Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills with all levels of customers and management. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. - Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirement. - Fluent written and spoken English, fluency in any other language is highly preferred. - Significant travel >60% of the time is required for the employee to be effective in a remote manner. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned or negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.