Remote Renal & Rare Disease Area Leader

Novartis AG; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 168,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG is seeking an Area Business Leader to direct a field-based team across a defined geography. You will mentor Territory Account Specialists, collaborate with Healthcare Providers, key accounts and cross-functional partners to drive clinical value and demand generation.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in complex sales environments, strong strategic thinking, and the ability to travel 60-80% within the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from 4-year college or university.
• 2+ years' experience as a first-line sales manager in pharmaceutical/biotech or related industries.
• Demonstrated success in attracting, developing, retaining diverse talent.
• Ability to travel 60-80% within territory; valid driver's license.
• Residence within territory or 100 miles from territory border; must reside within territory.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, retain, mentor, and lead a diverse team to deliver on strategic sales objectives.
• Model leadership by communicating expectations and promoting accountability.
• Coordinate resources to ensure field team delivers on customer needs.
• Develop and execute a customer-centric business plan with cross-functional partners.
• Contribute to regional goals and leadership team initiatives.
• Foster a hard-working, customer-centric culture and growth mindset.
• Leverage analytics to guide decisions and optimize territory performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Enterprise mindset

Talent development

Sales growth

Cross-functional teamwork

Change management

Territory management

Travel readiness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Novartis AG is seeking an Area Business Leader to direct a field-based team across a defined geography. You will mentor Territory Account Specialists, collaborate with Healthcare Providers, key accounts and cross-functional partners to drive clinical value and demand generation.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in complex sales environments, strong strategic thinking, and the ability to travel 60-80% within the territory.