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At Exact Sciences we are helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career in an inclusive culture and robust benefits to support your life while you’re working to help others.

This position will report to the managing director of Exact Sciences France. The Senior Sales Manager will be directly responsible for all sales related activities in France: including sales team management, sales force effectiveness, strategy development and tactical execution, close communication and cooperation with the Marketing Manager and other cross‑functional functions and inter‑departmental stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of oncology related sales and/or marketing experience in oncology pharma products and/or molecular diagnostics/IVD combined with a proven track record in driving performance and delivering results in a timely and efficient manner.

• Provide effective leadership and strategic direction for the Sales Team.
• Coordinate all sales activities in France to meet quarterly and annual sales and revenue targets.
• Conduct continuous assessment of the local business opportunities, establish key goals in prioritised territories and support the development of specific business plans.
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager to keep abreast of market and environmental changes by gathering competitive intelligence and provide input to the overall country plans.
• Lead the sales team through target-setting, sales force effectiveness and ongoing performance management.
• Responsible for hiring, development and retention of new sales personnel as needed.
• Ensure effective teamwork and ongoing collaboration with Headquarters colleagues, consultants and vendors to support business objectives.
• Consistently demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities, including attracting and retaining top talent, fostering a culture of high performance, leading with integrity, humility, accountability and courage, and setting a clear vision to energise teams towards the future.
• Effectively manage and guide your team: delegate tasks and responsibilities, assess employee performance and provide helpful feedback and training opportunities.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to optimise KOL management and peer‑to‑peer education strategy.
• Support the execution of the business plan through strong teamwork with the Exact Sciences team by:
• Working with the international training lead to implement local sales training programs.
• Collaborating with key functions to execute the Commercial Excellence Program (effective use of marketing tools, key account management and sales planning).
• Maintaining and managing relationships with private healthcare providers.
• Developing national and regional sales strategies to address the specific needs of a territory or devolved nation.
• Upholding company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality and teamwork.
• Supporting and complying with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintaining regular and reliable attendance.
• Being a strategic thinker with potential for advancement as the company grows.
• Bringing a positive mental attitude to daily tasks and being a net contributor to overall morale.
• Being entrepreneurial, a self‑starter and a leader.
• Having the ability to travel at minimum 50% of working time away from the work location, which may include overnight and weekend travel.

Location: France within commuting distance to the Paris office.

• Post‑secondary degree or relevant business experience.
• 5 years of oncology‑related sales management or marketing experience with an international pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or laboratory corporation.
• Proven experience with leading personnel with both direct and indirect reporting lines and demonstrated leadership in working with cross‑functional departments.
• 5 years of experience as a Sales Manager (required).
• Proficient PC and Microsoft Office skills.

• IVD experience considered a plus.
• Oncology experience advantageous.

Employer Commitment: Exact Sciences fosters a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

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Full‑time

Years: 5 (as mentioned in qualifications)

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