Area Manager, Oncology
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Area Manager, OncologyLocation : Riyadh#LI HybridAs an Area Manager, you will lead and inspire a high-performing field force to deliver strong commercial outcomes and create meaningful patient impact. You will translate strategy into execution, drive customer engagement excellence, and build a culture of accountability, growth, and collaboration across your territory.
Major accountabilities: Accountable for delivering the area’s sales, market share, performance and profitability to meet or exceed budget targets Defines, develops and oversees short and long-term strategic sales plans in line with regional & global marketing strategyCreates and executes business plans to drive this achievement and is responsible for brands’ strategic and tactical planning in line with company strategy and standards.Works independently to maintain existing clients and to develop new business opportunities.Monitors market trends, sales and product performance, conducts regular reviews against plans and takes corrective action as required.Complete all reporting and administrative requirements in a timely and accurate manner.Manages relationships with key accounts’ decision makers, key opinion leaders, patient associations; and other colleagues across business functions to achieve desired results.Masters product knowledge and disease area knowledge; and coach the team on the sameRequirements:University degree in bioscience or business. Advanced degree in bioscience, medicine, business, and/or management preferredAt least 5 years of sales experience within the pharmaceutical industry in Saudi Arabia with proved track record track-record of sales achievement and commercial management responsibilitySales experience in Solid Tumors is a must, experience in breast cancer is added advantageSignificant people leadership experience in sales, and proven ability to manage, team with, and motivate associates of widely varying backgrounds across a dispersed and matrixed organization is preferrableExtremely well-developed understanding of country regulatory, access and market environmentsStrong relationships with KOLs, customers, digital ecosystemProven understanding of product launch and product commercialization processesGood understanding of digital trends & solutions, technology platform and productsFluent in English and Arabic languageCommitment to Diversity and InclusionNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive workplace and diverse teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve.
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