Head of Sickle Cell Field Sales

Novo Nordisk; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Head of Sickle Cell Field Sales to lead Rare Disease commercial efforts in the US. You will direct a field sales team, develop market strategies, and build relationships with hematologists, hospitals, and specialty pharmacies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Market Access, driving market share growth and revenue while upholding compliant business practices and a high-performance culture. Remote setup near a major airport.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in pharmaceutical/healthcare sales
• 6+ years in leadership, including director-level
• Experience with product launches and rare disease or specialty sales
• Cross-functional understanding across operations, market access, and marketing

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies across Hematologists, Primary Care, hospitals, and specialty pharmacies
• Oversee a high-performing field sales team
• Ensure achievement of key performance indicators
• Build strong external relationships with stakeholders and advocacy groups
• Collaborate with Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Market Access
• Drive market share growth and revenue
• Foster an inclusive, accountable sales culture
• Develop business plans, monitor budgets, and ensure compliance

Skills

Field sales leadership

Pharmaceutical sales

Product launches

Rare disease sales

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role

Head of Sickle Cell Field Sales, leading Novo Nordisk's Rare Disease commercial efforts in the US for Sickle Cell market.

Responsibilities

• develop and execute sales strategies across diverse customer segments including Hematologists, Primary Care, hospitals, and specialty pharmacies
• oversight of a high-performing field sales team
• ensure achievement of key performance indicators
• build strong external relationships with stakeholders and advocacy groups
• collaborate with cross-functional teams like Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Market Access
• drive market share growth and revenue
• foster an inclusive, accountable sales culture
• develop business plans, monitor budgets, and ensure compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 15+ years in pharmaceutical/healthcare sales with 6+ years in leadership, including director-level experience
• experience with product launches, rare disease or specialty sales preferred
• cross-functional understanding across operations, market access, and marketing

High Value

Rare Disease, Sickle Cell, US market, field sales leadership, product launch, cross-functional collaboration, 60-70% overnight travel, supervisory responsibilities.

Work Setup

remote, preferably near a major airport.