Head Sales Retail (d/f/m)

Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AG; Rotkreuz; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AG is seeking a Head of Sales Retail (d/f/m) based in Rotkreuz (ZG) with field-based duties across Switzerland. You will lead a large sales team, shape strategy, drive performance and engagement, and collaborate with key accounts to optimize commercial opportunities.

You bring a university degree in business/pharma/life sciences and at least 5 years of cross-functional leadership experience in pharma sales and marketing, plus fluency in French, German and English.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Pharmaceutical, Life sciences or related topic.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience across sales, marketing, commercial excellence, portfolio, medical.
• Fluently in French, German and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a holistic sales approach.
• Monitor target group definitions, priorities and customer engagement for the sales team.
• Stay updated on industry patterns, regulatory changes and market dynamics.
• Lead sales strategy and ensure seamless implementation.
• Manage performance, resources and KPIs; report results.
• Collaborate with Head KAM and WHS on account initiatives.
• Ensure targeted execution of marketing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Sales strategy

Commercial acumen

Financial planning

Effective communication

Change management

Team development

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Head Sales Retail (d/f/m)

Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AG Vacant since : 28.10.2026 Number of jobs : 1 6343 Rotkreuz (ZG) 100% By agreement Permanent

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Head of Sales Retail is a senior member of the BU Retail leadership team with significant responsibility to advance and deliver the overall culture and performance of the BU. The successful candidate will be accountable to lead a large-size sales team to exceptional performance and engagement.

Your Key Responsibilities:Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Sales Strategy and Operations:

• Lead the development and implementation of a holistic sales approach.
• Consistently monitor and optimize target group definitions, operational priorities and the customer engagement focus of the sales team.
• Stay updated with industry patterns, regulatory amendments, market openings, partnerships, and market dynamics to adjust the business plan as needed.
• Lead the sales strategy and ensure a seamless implementation.
• Manage FF performance, resource allocation, effectiveness and efficiency and secure all relevant SFE KPIs are met, tracked and reported.
• Liaise and align in close collaboration with the Head KAM and WHS to ensure seamless integration with key account initiatives.
• Ensure targeted execution of marketing plan.

Deliver financial targets and maximize growth:

• Meet or exceed sales targets (including market share/market share growth) within agreed time scales.
• Set and embrace ambitious goals and ensure delivery.
• Seek growth opportunities, prepare business cases and implement agreed opportunities.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Nurture a positive, high-performing, results-driven team.
• Coach team members.
• Management of recruitment, performance, development, and retention of team members
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering an environment of continuous growth and learning.
• Act as a senior member of the BU retail leadership team and excel at senior management exposure and effectively conduct yourself at a peer-to-peer leadership level.
• Contribute and support to the development and refinement of the BU Retail strategy, priorities and culture.

Culture, Collaboration & Compliance

• Promote a positive and inclusive working culture that encourages collaboration, agility, creativity, ongoing learning, trust, and authentic expression.
• Practice and advocate fairness and transparency to ensure diverse representation.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, invite differing opinions, and promote an inclusive working environment.
• Encourage a culture of innovation and constant progress.
• Embrace cross-functional collaboration, enhance employee engagement and ensure alignment with the Sandoz values.
• Display the highest ethical standards and encourage a culture of integrity and compliance.

What you’ll bring to the role:Essential and Desirable Requirements:

• University degree in Business, Pharmaceutical, Life sciences or related topic and a minimum of 5 years' experience across different functions, e.g. sales, marketing, commercial excellence, portfolio, medical.
• Proven ability to engage, inspire and performance manage diverse teams.
• Robust commercial acumen within pharma sales and marketing.
• Highly analytical, with a strong understanding of financial planning and forecasting.
• Ability to communicate effectively to different audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with experience of building an inclusive and diverse working environment
• Visible perception of consistent motivation, resilience, optimism, and openness to change.
• Hands-on management style with the ability to navigate complex relationships.
• The highest standard of personal ethics and integrity.
• Fluently in French, German and English (written and spoken).

Location and working arrangements:

• Field based
• Travel required on average 60%

Why Sandoz?

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of good health.With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers, where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!Join us, help us make healthcare fairer and faster.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation

Sandoz is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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• Work location 6343 Rotkreuz (ZG)
• Additional information on the place of work In the field throughout Switzerland
• Workload 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent

• Qualification skilled
• Work experience More than 3 years
• Education Master’s degree from a university or equivalent

• German Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge
• French Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge
• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge

• By email [e-mail]