1099 Independent Medical Sales Representative - Ophthalmology, Wound Care & Veterans Affairs

About Merakris Therapeutics

Merakris Therapeutics is a regenerative medicine firm dedicated to advancing patient treatment by developing innovative human and amniotic tissue technologies. As the company broadens its national commercial reach, it seeks experienced independent medical sales representatives who have established connections within ophthalmology, optometry, wound care, and the Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system.

Role Overview

This is a commission-only independent contractor opportunity with no salary, draw, or employment benefits. Representatives will receive product opportunities aligned to their expertise, existing relationships, and assigned territories.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with physicians, clinical personnel, administrators, and purchasing decision-makers.
• Introduce Merakris's products to qualified healthcare accounts.
• Educate customers regarding product use, clinical advantages, ordering procedures, and reimbursement support.
• Seek and cultivate new business opportunities in designated territories.
• Promote product adoption, encourage repeat purchases, and foster account growth.
• Maintain ongoing contact and follow-up with both potential and current customers.
• Collaborate with company leadership and internal support teams.
• Gather market insights, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback.
• Conduct business in compliance with company policies and healthcare regulations.

Candidate Qualifications

• Preferably proven success as a 1099 independent medical sales professional.
• Established contacts in ophthalmology, optometry, wound care, or Veterans Affairs healthcare settings preferred.
• Experience selling medical devices, biologics, pharmaceuticals, human tissue, ophthalmic, or wound care products is advantageous.
• Possession of active physician, practice, hospital, distributor, or VA relationships in a defined territory.
• Demonstrated capability to generate new business and expand existing accounts.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-driven, organized, entrepreneurial mindset, capable of working independently.
• Ability to manage territory activities and maintain appropriate sales documentation.

Ideal Candidate Profiles

• Independent medical sales representatives seeking to add complementary products to their portfolios.
• Ophthalmology or optometry professionals with strong practice ties.
• Sales experts focused on dry eye, cornea, ocular surface disease, or anterior segment products.
• Wound care specialists connected with clinics, hospitals, surgical practices, or advanced wound care centers.
• Experienced representatives in VA medical centers or federal healthcare account sales.
• Medical sales professionals with an existing book of business looking for additional commission-based roles.

What Merakris Offers

• Commission-based but competitive compensation structure.
• Territory options available nationwide.
• Flexible scheduling enabling independent work.
• Comprehensive training covering products, clinical knowledge, reimbursement, and sales techniques.
• Marketing and clinical materials to support sales efforts.
• Internal assistance for customer onboarding, orders, and account growth.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge products in ophthalmology, wound care, and federal healthcare markets.

Additional Information

This position is strictly 1099 independent contractor; no employee benefits are provided. The role requires an entrepreneurial spirit and comfort with remote work. Interested candidates should submit a résumé or a brief overview detailing their current geographic coverage, relevant sales experience in ophthalmology, wound care, or Veterans Affairs, current healthcare relationships, and prior experience as a 1099 independent sales representative.