Area Manager - CRM

Area ManagerLocation : Taipei#LI- OnsiteAre you a sales leader who brings out the best in your team and delivers results that matter to patients? Join Novartis as Area Manager and lead a high-performing team that brings innovative medicines to the patients who need them.You'll lead a regional sales team as a first-level line manager. You'll own the sales operations plan and be accountable for sales and performance targets in your territory and product area. Most importantly, you'll build a capable, motivated team through hands-on coaching, training and strong commercial programmes.

Major accountabilities:  Lead, hire, coach and develop a high-performing team of Medical Representatives and Product SpecialistsDrive your team's sales, productivity and performance targets through clear business plans and brand strategyBuild trusted relationships with key account decision makers, key opinion leaders and patient associationsGrow the business by keeping existing clients and opening new opportunitiesManage area sales and expense budgets, and use resources wisely to deliver resultsConnect senior leadership with the field team, turning strategy into actionTrack market trends, competitor activity and pricing to sharpen your team's edgeKeep your team's product and disease-area knowledge strong, with excellent customer serviceBuild a culture of integrity and full compliance with Novartis policies and proceduresRequirements: Minimum 5 years of sales experience in pharmaceuticals or a related industry, including people managementA proven track record of leading high-performing teams in a pharmaceutical companyExperience with Cardiovascular portfolios or working with CardiologistExperience with self-pay marketStrong leadership skills, with the ability to unite teams and lead through changeA sound understanding of how the pharmaceutical industry is changing