Summary
Specialist Sales Consultant - Immunology
Location: TORONTO
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role; please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
About the role:
The Specialty Sales Consultant for Rheumatology will be responsible for driving sales growth, market share, and brand loyalty for our Immunology portfolio in the greater Toronto area. This role involves engaging with healthcare professionals, particularly Rheumatologist, and related specialists, to provide education, product information, and support that leads to optimal patient outcomes. The sales professional will act as a trusted partner, building strong relationships with key stakeholders in hospitals, clinics, and academic institutions while leveraging data-driven insights and a deep understanding of rheumatology to meet and exceed sales targets. This position requires a self-motivated individual with a proven track record in specialty pharmaceutical sales, excellent communication skills, strong collaboration, and the ability to navigate a competitive market landscape.
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The role reports directly into the Associate Sales Director Ontario/Atlantic and will work closely with the Immunology cross-functional team.
Temporary position: 13 months
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Accountable for achieving agreed sales, productivity and performance targets within agreed budgets and timescales
- Have a deep understanding in the respective specialist area and priority products
- Provide Key account/hospital network support, market access support, including referral networks
- Develop business plans and implement related activities like customer events, sales & marketing campaigns, sales presentations necessary to achieve agreed objectives
- Maintain and enhance knowledge of products, product strategy, positioning, key messages, programs, company developments, customers, and competitors
- Achieve agreed contact, coverage and frequency targets through various communication channels
- Ensure customer satisfaction and best in class customer relationship
- Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all reports
Essential Requirements:
- 2-3 years of experience in specialty sales
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational communication and presentation skills with a track record of working in a highly competitive environment
- Ability to successfully work in a matrix environment
- Sharp business acumen for dealing with and addressing issues & opportunities
- Knowledge of the healthcare system
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience in Rheumatology
- Experience selling a biologic
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Division
International
Business Unit
Innovative Medicines
Location
Canada
Site
Field Sales (Canada)
Company / Legal Entity
CA04 (FCRS = CA004) NOVARTIS PHARMA CANADA INC.
Alternative Location 1
Toronto, Canada
Functional Area
Sales
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Temporary (Sales) (Fixed Term)
Shift Work
No