Zonal Head

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited in Hyderabad seeks a Regional Sales Leader to drive regional targets, strengthen distributor coordination, and ensure product availability while reducing returns and expiries.

You will develop ABMs, forecast demand, and coordinate with distributors to maintain healthy receivables. The role also focuses on KOL relationships, strategic marketing execution, and translating national strategy into regional action plans with compliance at the core.

Qualifications

• Experience in regional pharmaceutical sales leadership and target delivery.
• Ability to coach field teams and drive productivity metrics.
• Forecasting, distribution management, and inventory control skills.
• Strong relationships with KOLs and key accounts.
• Data-driven decision making and market analysis.
• Commitment to compliant execution and process discipline.

Responsibilities

• Drive achievement of regional sales targets and improve product availability.
• Lead ABMs with coaching and field productivity metrics.
• Develop KOLs and key customers; monitor ROI and intervene as needed.
• Implement marketing programs and align regional plans with national objectives.

Skills

Regional Sales Strategy & Target

Leadership & Performance

Forecasting & Distribution

KOL & Key Accounts

Data Analysis & Decision Making

Execution & Compliance

Job description

Principal Tasks & Responsibilities

• 1. Regional Sales & Business Achievement Drive achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual regional sales targets. Ensure brand-wise sales achievement with special focus on priority/Aatmanirbhar brands. Ensure each ABM and FO achieves territory targets and improves overall productivity. Maintain business hygiene by reducing sales returns and minimizing expiries. Ensure accurate forecasting for uninterrupted product availability. Strengthen coordination with distributors and channel partners. Ensure achievement of collection and receivables targets. Take corrective actions for slow-moving or underperforming products. Drive balanced growth across therapy segments.
• 2. Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and mentor ABMs to drive high performance. Monitor field productivity metrics: Minimum Doctor Call Average of 12 95%+ MCR coverage 95% KOL coverage Conduct regular field visits and joint working to improve execution quality. Build a performance-driven and compliant sales culture. Ensure manpower planning, retention, and capability development.
• 3. KOL & Key Customer Development Develop and sustain strong relationships with KOLs and key customers. Support implementation of strategic alliance programs to maximize ROI. Periodically track KOL contribution and initiate corrective interventions. Personally engage with high-value customers to strengthen brand positioning.
• 4. Marketing & Strategy Execution Ensure effective implementation of marketing programs (CMEs, symposiums, brand campaigns). Translate business strategy into regional action plans. Track implementation effectiveness and close execution gaps. Monitor team performance and compliance through Phyzii reporting. Implement local strategies in alignment with national business objectives.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Regional Sales Strategy & Target Achievement
• Leadership & Performance Management
• Business Forecasting & Distribution Management
• KOL & Key Account Management
• Data Analysis & Decision Making
• Execution Excellence & Compliance Orientation