Associate Director, Sales Force Effectiveness -(SFE-Pharma)

Smith Hanley Associates

Illinois

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an Associate Director of Sales Force Effectiveness to drive the performance of the sales team in a pharmaceutical environment. The role requires a hybrid work approach in the Chicagoland area, with opportunities for relocation. Key responsibilities include advising sales leaders and optimizing field strategy. Candidates must possess experience in field sales operations within the commercial pharma sector, along with excellent analytical skills and the ability to develop high-performing teams. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

  • Commercial Pharma – Field Sales Ops experience is mandatory.
  • Excellent analytical skills are required.
  • Experience in developing high-performing teams is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Drive success and performance of the sales force.
  • Serve as an advisor to senior sales leaders.
  • Influence key business decisions and lead a talented team.

Job description

Associate Director, Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE) – Pharma

Location: Chicagoland – hybrid – in office 2-3x per week (relo provided)

Salary: $160-180k + bonus + LTI

Client: Global Bio-Pharma

Overview
  • You will be responsible for driving the success and performance of the sales force by leading initiatives that optimize field strategy, operations, and execution.
  • You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior sales leaders, enabling them to achieve commercial excellence across a diverse portfolio.
  • You will influence key business decisions, develop innovative solutions, and lead a talented team while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners in Commercial Data & Analytics, U.S. Analytics, and other business units.
Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership & Partnership
  • Performance Analytics & Insights
Requirements
  • Must have Commercial Pharma – Field Sales Ops experience
  • Excellent Analytical skills
  • Outstanding experience developing high-performing teams

To learn more about this role please contact Eda Zullo and forward your resume to ezullo@smithhanley.com.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Sales, Project Management and Consulting

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Business Consulting and Services

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