Field Sales Leader - Breast Cancer - South & East

Novartis Farmacéutica; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Field Sales Leader for Breast Cancer to drive sales performance and lead a team of sales representatives. This role involves significant travel and requires strong leadership and communication skills to build relationships with healthcare professionals and ensure effective execution of strategies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Share scheme

Health insurance

25 days' leave

Flexible working

Subsidized dining

Employee recognition

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing teams.
• Proven success in pharmaceutical sales and achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of key account managers.
• Build relationships with healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
• Monitor team performance and provide feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

Field Sales Leader - Breast Cancer - South & East

Job ID REQ-10051989

May 14, 2025

United Kingdom

Summary

As a Field Sales Leader for Breast Cancer at Novartis, you will lead, motivate, and coach a team of sales representatives (KAMs) to achieve performance objectives and deliver growth aligned with our strategic goals. You will be responsible for driving sales performance, building relationships with key healthcare professionals, and ensuring the effective execution of sales and marketing strategies. Your leadership will foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and innovation, making a tangible impact on patient outcomes.

About the Role

Location: This is a field-based role requiring significant travel within the territory, covering from Southampton to East Anglia, including London. Candidates should reside within the territory. Unfortunately, we cannot offer relocation or visa support for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead, develop, motivate, and coach a team of key account managers to achieve and exceed performance targets for the South Dermatology team.
2. Execute the strategic plan across your assigned region and therapeutic area.
3. Continuously improve team selling skills and product knowledge.
4. Monitor team performance, providing regular feedback and development opportunities.
5. Develop and retain talent.
6. Build strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and stakeholders across the NHS.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, medical, and value & access to ensure alignment and effective execution.
8. Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities in line with the strategic plan.
9. Implement incentive programs to motivate and stimulate the field force to achieve business objectives.
10. Manage the team's budget and expenses.
11. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies, promoting ethical sales practices.
12. Report on sales metrics, team performance KPIs, and market insights to senior management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in leading and managing teams.
• Proven success in pharmaceutical sales and in driving sales performance and targets achievement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience in performance coaching.
• Ability to analyze data and market trends for informed decision-making.
• High emotional intelligence with empathetic and ethical leadership.
• Deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including regulations and compliance.
• NHS & UK experience is essential; Oncology knowledge is desirable.

Internal candidates: Please discuss and obtain approval from your manager before applying.

Commitment to Diversity

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, diverse work environment that reflects the communities we serve.

Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend lives. Our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company. Our people drive us every day. Join us in this mission! Learn more: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits

Competitive salary, annual bonus, pension scheme, share scheme, health insurance, 25 days' leave, flexible working, subsidized dining, employee recognition, learning and development opportunities.

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