Medical Sales Learner

Novartis Farmacéutica; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Novartis Learnership Programme for unemployed youth in South Africa. This role offers exposure to the pharmaceutical industry, assisting in promoting services and gaining valuable experience. Ideal for those with a degree in science, business, or marketing. No prior work experience required, making it a perfect opportunity to kickstart your career.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience is mandatory.
• 2-3 years of unendorsed SA driver's license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting Novartis portfolio and services.
• Shadow and assist Customer Engagement Consultants.
• Perform literature searches and assist with document preparation.

Skills

Scientific acumen

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Project management skills

Education

University degree in science, business, marketing, or equivalent

Job description

The Novartis Learnership Programme is open to unemployed youth in South Africa. The Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Learnership aims to provide experience and exposure to our field force environment. The learner will assist in promoting the Novartis portfolio and services to customers by providing information and education to enable optimized patient outcomes.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

1. Behave ethically, comply with regulatory requirements, and adhere to Novartis values and behaviours.
2. Assist in ensuring all required documents are in order for events and sponsorships.
3. Assist in using the Besure system and uploading marketing events for approvals.
4. Be comfortable with using various digital tools and support the team in rolling out digital initiatives (applications, webcasts, etc.) under close supervision.
5. Perform literature searches on designated topics and assist with document preparation.
6. Shadow and assist Customer Engagement Consultants in daily work requirements.
7. Assist with other initiatives as they arise.
8. Qualifications: University degree in science, business, marketing, or equivalent is preferred.

Skills

• Scientific acumen, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt, organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Understanding of ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong personal integrity, teamwork, and customer focus.
• Project management skills and high drive to execute scientific activities timely.

NB: To be considered for the learnership:

• No prior work experience is mandatory.
• Your application must include a motivational letter and academic transcripts.
• 2-3 years of unendorsed SA driver's license is essential.

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