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Role Summary
The National Sales Manager is responsible for actively contributing to commercial strategy and ensuring strong in-field execution to achieve the strategic sales goals of J amp J Saudi Arabia. The role leads sales planning people management field coaching stakeholder engagement and close cross-functional collaboration with marketing and other internal functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strong MCPoA to maximize market output and ensure effective in-field execution
- Conduct proactive and systematic market and competitor analysis to support sales target achievement and adjust field tactics as needed
- Manage and control the departmental budget ensuring expenditure remains aligned with the business plan
- Train and develop the sales unit according to market requirements and company Credo values
- Build stronger customer channel relationships to support company strategies including segmentation targeting dual visits customer assessments and relationship development
- Continuously scan the market for upcoming changes to ensure organizational readiness and improve sales team performance
- Protect and develop the business by responding effectively to changes in the healthcare environment
- Partner with internal stakeholders including Distribution Management Product Management and the Business Unit Director to ensure strong market feedback and smooth business processes
- Implement launch plans for new products by partnering with key stakeholders and influencers to create medical buy-in and market penetration
- Lead the team through change cultivating teamwork across local and departmental teams to achieve targets and metrics
- Identify and develop talent through clear development plans and contribute to strengthening the J amp J talent pool
- Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders to facilitate sales across all channels
- Follow J amp J Fleet Safety policies and procedures
- Comply with local laws HCC guidelines the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Policy on Business Conduct
- Report adverse events and product quality complaints in line with J amp J Pharmacovigilance guidelines
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor s degree in Pharmacy.
- Minimum of seven years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including experience across at least three different roles.
- Understanding of the local market is preferred.
- Strong performance track record.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Customer-centric mindset.
- Ability to plan and prioritize work on a weekly and monthly basis for reporting purposes and to meet quality standards and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proven ability to lead and work with cross-functional teams.
- Leadership and negotiation skills.
- Project management and facilitation skills.
- Leadership competencies to lead and develop a team.
- High ethical standards and commitment to the J&J Credo.
Leadership Behaviors Required
- Live Our Credo: Puts the needs of Credo stakeholders first, pursues the highest standards of quality, safety, compliance, and ethics, and ensures everyday actions contribute to the company s purpose.
- Connect: Builds respectful internal and external relationships, collaborates openly across boundaries, and acts as a team player.
- Shape: Inspires and contributes ideas that challenge thinking, demonstrating resilience and agility to drive and adapt to change.
- Grow: Develops self and others to reach their goals, engages in open and honest conversations, and drives performance by taking ownership for outcomes.
Required Skills: Preferred Skills
- Business Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Customer Centricity
- Developing Others
- Immunology
- Inclusive Leadership
- Leadership
- Market Knowledge
- Performance Measurement
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Pharmaceutical Sales Marketing
- Product Marketing Sales
- Revenue Management
- Sales
- Sales Territory Management
- Sales Trend Analysis
- Strategic Sales Planning
- Team Management