Are you passionate about driving sales excellence and leading high-performing teams? Do you have a proven track record in the pharmaceutical industry and a desire to make a difference in patients' lives? If this sounds like you, we invite you to join Novo Nordisk as our new Area Sales Manager - Obesity in the Philippines. Read on and apply today!
About the department
The Cardiometabolic Sales department at Novo Nordisk is dedicated to promoting and selling our innovative products to healthcare professionals, pharmacies, hospitals, and public institutions. Based in the Philippines, the team is dynamic, collaborative, and committed to making a difference in the lives of patients. As a people manager with 6 direct reports, you will be responsible for leading your team while reporting to the Cardiometabolic Sales Director. You will be part of a fast-paced and supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of our obesity business unit.
The position
As an Area Sales Manager - Obesity, you will:
Steer the sales team to achieve topline sales figures and growth in market share by diagnosing territory performance to identify best practices and areas for improvement. Interpret the impact of BU plans, competitor actions, and market conditions on financial forecasts while employing market surveillance to seize opportunities ahead of the competition. Champion execution excellence in marketing programs by leading field implementation, rallying team performance in metrics, and driving adoption of company tools and frameworks. Deliver patient solutions with a customer-centric approach by enhancing the sales team’s therapy knowledge, building partnerships with stakeholders, and ensuring strict adherence to business ethics and guidelines. Develop team excellence in performance and behavior by committing to operational processes, managing direct report performance, supporting career development, and fostering team morale to surpass ambitions and challenges.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Management, Communications, or a related field, paired with proficiency in written and spoken English. Leadership experience in managing sales within the ethical pharmaceutical industry, demonstrating a proven track record of achieving financial targets and related metrics. Deep understanding of the current pharmaceutical landscape and market, along with experience in insight-driven and patient-centric approaches. Familiarity with omnichannel and digital strategies to enhance sales effectiveness and customer engagement. Ability to leverage industry knowledge and leadership skills to drive team performance and achieve business objectives.
Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.
Contact
Kindly send your Cover Letter and CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).
Deadline
Until the completion of recruitment. Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we aspire to be the best company in the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.
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