Entry-level Associate Territory Sales Representative (Ophthalmology) role educating optometrists, ophthalmologists and retina specialists on retinal disease state and Apellis products across the Pittsburgh territory. You’ll build relationships, run speaker programs, and execute territory plans while growing your sales career with Inizio Engage, a healthcare commercial engagement partner. Standout perks include competitive compensation plus strong benefits (401k, paid parental leave) and recognition programs.
- Excellent benefits and accrued time off
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Recognition programs, contests, awards
Inizio Engage has partnered with Apellis Pharmaceuticals, combining courageous science and compassion to develop life-changing medicines for some of the most challenging diseases patients face.
We are seeking a driven entry-level Associate Territory Sales Representative (Ophthalmology). This role provides essential retinal disease state and product education to optometrists and ophthalmologists to help them recognize patients affected with retinal disease.
This is an opportunity to join Inizio Engage and represent a top biopharmaceutical organization while continuing to build your sales career.
What’s in it for you?
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Benefits – accrued time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k, disability & life insurance, paid maternity and paternity leave benefits, employee discounts/promotions
• Employee discounts & exclusive promotions
• Recognition programs, contests, and company-wide awards
• Exceptional, collaborative culture
• Best Places to Work in BioPharma (2022, 2023, & 2025)
• Certified Great Place to Work (2022, 2023, 2025)
What will you be doing?
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with ophthalmologists, retina specialists, and office staff
• Deliver clear and compliant product and disease state education to healthcare providers
• Host speaker programs and marketing symposiums, represent Apellis at state association congress meetings
• Build strong knowledge of assigned products, including mechanism of action, indication, and key clinical data
• Apply knowledge of the healthcare industry, market trends, and compliance guidelines in daily interactions
• Ask strategic questions to understand customer needs and tailor communication effectively
• Execute territory plans and support sales goals through consistent activity and follow-up
• Collaborate closely with internal business partners to share insights and drive overall team success
What do you need for this position?
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1–2 years of B2B sales experience
• Pharmaceutical or healthcare sales experience preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed goals
• Self-motivated with a strong drive to succeed in a sales environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel overnight if required
About Inizio Engage
Inizio Engage is a strategic, commercial, and creative engagement partner that specializes in healthcare. Our passionate, global workforce augments local expertise and diverse mix of skills with data, science, and technology to deliver bespoke engagement solutions that help clients reimagine how they engage with their patients, payers, people and providers to improve treatment outcomes. Our mission is to partner with our clients, improving lives by helping healthcare professionals and patients get the medicines, knowledge and support they need.
We believe in our values: We empower everyone/We rise to the challenge/We work as one/We ask what if/We do the right thing, and we will ask you how your personal values align to them.
To learn more about Inizio Engage, visit us at: https://inizio.health/
Inizio Engage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Inizio are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Inizio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Inizio Engage is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. We appreciate your interest in our company, however, only qualified candidates will be considered.