Associate Sales Director - Toronto

Job Description Summary

Neuroscience Field Director - Neuroscience
Location: Toronto, Ontario #LI-Hybrid
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role; please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
About the role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven individual to join our team as a Field Execution Leader for Neuroscience (NS) specifically for our product, Kesimpta. In this role, you will be responsible for maximizing the performance and competitiveness of Kesimpta within an assigned region.
The role will work closely with the Neuroscience cross-functional team and will be an active participant of the Neuroscience leadership team.
Permanent position

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the development and implementation of tactical plans at the territory level, identifying opportunities and gaining strategic and timely customer insights.
• Strategically allocate resources across the NS therapeutic area, evaluating targeting to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Utilize knowledge of provincial dynamics to overcome Multiple Sclerosis (MS) healthcare system barriers and achieve Kesimpta sales volume.
• Ensure strong execution excellence and clear prioritization to maximize opportunities within allocated resources, while also considering healthcare system barrier removal.
• Foster partnerships to improve healthcare system efficiency in the care of MS patients.

Essential Requirements:

• University degree in health sciences or business administration (MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 10+ years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 3 years as a sales representative and 3 years in sales management, along with 3 years marketing experience, experience in Value and Access, Capabilities or medical would be an asset
• Strong track record of achieving sales targets and driving team performance with the ability to make sound decisions.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and motivational skills.
• Outstanding relationship-building and communication skills.

Desirable Requirements:

• Preferred experience in Neuroscience/Multiple Sclerosis
• Strong planning and organization, problem solving and decision making skills as well as negotiating skills

 

Skills Desired

Analytical Skill, Change Management, Coaching, Collaboration, Commercial Excellence, Complexity Management, Compliance, Ethics, Financial Literacy, Healthcare Sector, Influencing Skills, Leadership, Management, Mentorship, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Communication, Team Work