Key Account Manager Biosimilars & Specialty Medicine (Ireland)
Novartis
- Ireland
- Permanent
- Full-time
Our ambition is to grow to become a top three generics, OTC and biosimilars company in Ireland by 2028 driven by biosimilar launchesBuilding on a legacy of a successful 30-year joint venture in Ireland with Rowa Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz AG has acquired the remaining shares in Rowex, a leading supplier of prescription and non-prescription medicines.This acquisition strengthens Sandoz European leadership through a wholly owned business in Ireland and demonstrates the growth potential of Sandoz as a standalone company.Rowex, based in Bantry, Co Cork, has decades of expertise in developing products for the prescription and non-prescription market. Sandoz intends to continue to invest significantly in the business, launching further affordable medicines to address patient needs and create more highly skilled jobs. The Irish business will continue to operate in Bantry with all its staff remaining with the company.This role will be based in Ireland and is a Field Sales role.Your Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Achieve sales targets for promoted brands through an effective key account management and clinical sales approach
- Develop and actively review account plans enabling optimal use of internal and external resources to drive sales uplift.
- Be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all activities with secondary care health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacist and procurement as required, across a variety of therapeutic areas
- Maintain high level of territory knowledge, including proactively gaining competitor intelligence and insights feeding back any important information to the wider team to maximize opportunities
- To understand and remain updated on the HSE environment both at a National level and throughout the local health economy, including funding streams
- Effective cross functional working across, marketing, medical, market access, and the wider support functions.
Essential Requirements:
- Prior experience in Biosimilars within Pharmaceutical Industry
- Ability to influence without authority, excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Proven experience in Key Account Management and strong analytical skills
- Excellent business development, stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Share scheme, Health insurance, 24 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!The future is ours to shape!Join our Sandoz Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Network here: Sandoz Talentpool (novartis.com)#SandozFunctional AreaSalesDivisionSANDOZBusiness UnitNON-NVS TSA COMMERCIAL OPS EUROPE SZEmployment TypeRegularCommitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Shift WorkNoEarly TalentNo