Location:

This is a field based role requiring significant travel on the territory which covers from Southampton to East Anglia including London.

Candidates should live on territory. Unfortunately we are unable to offer relocation or visa support for this role.

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Key Responsibilities:  
- Accountable for leading, developing, motivating and coaching a team of key account managers to achieve and exceed all performance targets for the South Dermatology team.
- Drive the execution of the strategic plan across your assigned region and therapeutic area.
- Accountable for continuous improvement of team selling skills and product knowledge.
- Monitor team performance, providing regular feedback and development opportunities.
- Develop and retaining talent.
- Building strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and other important stakeholders across the NHS.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, medical, and value & access to ensure alignment and effective execution.
- Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities in line with the strategic plan.
- Implement incentive program to motivate and stimulate field force to achieve business objectives.
- Accountable for budget and expenses for the team.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies and procedures, promoting ethical sales practices.
- Report on sales metrics, team performance KPIs, and market insights to senior management.

Requirements:  
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.  
- Previous experience of leading and managing teams
- Successful track record of pharmaceutical sales
- Successful track record of driving sales performance and achieving targets in a Pharmaceutical company.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Experience of performance coaching
- Ability to analyse data and market trends to make informed business decisions.
- High emotional intelligence and ability to lead and coach a team with empathy and integrity.
- Exceptional knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including regulations, compliance, and healthcare landscape.
- NHS & UK experience is essential, and Oncology knowledge is desirable

Internal candidates - please discuss and agree your application with your manager before applying for a role.

Commitment to Diversity: 

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

Why Novartis? 

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: http://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture 

You’ll receive: 

 Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Share scheme, Health insurance, 25 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.  

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