Regional Sales Manager

Dr Reddys Laboratories; Ghaziabad District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining & relocation

Family support

Learning & development

Medical coverage for you and family

Life coverage

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to propel sales growth across defined regions and strengthen market share of pharma products. You will lead a sales team, coordinate with Marketing, and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders to support promotions and CME events.

Role requires a science degree and an MBA with 10–15 years’ experience in pharma sales, including at least 2 years as a Regional Sales Manager in the region.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of Indian pharmaceutical industry, customer segments and competition.
• Proficiency in forecasting to predict demand and allocate resources.
• Knowledge of pharma product technology.
• Ability to analyze sales data, track metrics and report on strategies.
• Understanding of statutory and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly and annual sales data for each product and territory.
• Review sales team performance and participate in regional meetings.
• Collaborate with marketing to input into brand strategy and promotions.
• Maintain relationships with key customers and opinion leaders through regular visits.
• Provide CME needs insights and coordinate CME events for customers.
• Lead team development, recruitment, coaching and performance appraisals.
• Contribute to new product concepts and post-launch audits.

Skills

Pharma industry knowledge

Sales forecasting

Pharma products tech

Data analysis / reporting

Regulatory guidelines

Education

Science degree

MBA

Job description

Regional Sales Manager

Company Description

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait . We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets). ‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for someone who will drive sales growth, achieve revenue targets, and ensure the successful promotion and distribution of pharmaceutical products with the objective of increasing market share of Dr. Reddy's products in region and maintain cordial relationships with key opinion leaders.

Roles & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible to prepare and analyse monthly and annual sales data for each product and territory. Adjust and allocate targets to regions and sales representatives based on feasibility.
• You will be responsible to review and analyse the performance of the sales team. Participate in strategic discussions during regional sales meetings and cycle meetings conducted by Product Management Team.
• You will be responsible to collaborate with the marketing team to provide inputs for brand strategy development. Ensure the execution of the brand strategy by the sales team. Propose ideas for special promotions to senior management for approval.
• You will be responsible for Customer Relationship Management. Maintain relationships with key customers and opinion leaders. Conduct regular visits and communications to strengthen customer rapport.
• You will be responsible to provide insights for identifying Continuing Medical Education (CME) needs to the management team. Co-ordinate with the team to organize successful CME events for customers.
• You will be responsible for team development, lead recruitment efforts and conduct goal setting for team members. Conduct regular performance appraisals and identify training needs and provide development opportunities, necessary coaching for team member
• You will be responsible for new product conceptualization and pre‑launch review, New Product Post Launch Audit.

Qualifications

Educational qualification - A graduate degree in any Science stream along with MBA Minimum work experience- 10-15 years of experience in sales & Marketing and at least 2 years of experience as Regional Sales Manager in pharma company in specific area of speciality

Skills & attributes – Technical Skills

• In depth understanding of Indian pharmaceutical industry, customer segments, customer behaviour, competition.
• Proficiency in sales forecasting to predict market demand and allocate resources effectively.
• Knowledge in Pharma product/Technology.
• Ability to analyse sales data, track performance metrics, and generate reports to measure the effectiveness of sales strategies.
• Understanding of statutory and regulatory guidelines.

Behavioural Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have zeal to coach/ mentor.
• Adept at problem‑solving and making data‑driven decisions.
• Good at Building and leveraging relationship

Additional Information About the Department

Global Generics India Global Generics India business journey began in 1986. In the last three decades, we have grown as a trusted name in the healthcare industry and rank as one of the top 10 Pharma Companies in the Indian Pharma Market (IPM) as per IQVIA MAT (November 2022). Our commitment to Lead Ahead has helped us move ranks from 16th position to 10th position (IPM) in the last four years. We are a fast‑growing organisation with double‑digit growth and significant market share in domestic markets. Currently, we rank among the top 5 in oncology, anti‑allergy and gastrointestinal diseases and the top 10 in a few other therapy areas. Our focus is on leveraging our digital capabilities, collaborations, innovations and inorganic opportunities to become the top 5 companies in the Indian Pharma Market.

Benefits Offered

• joining & relocation support
• family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits)
• learning and development opportunities
• medical coverage for yourself and your family
• life coverage for yourself

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit.

And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/

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