Job title:  Scientific Sales Executive

Grade: L1

Location: Chennai

About the job

The Scientific Sales Executive is responsible for promoting pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals (HCPs), building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and contributing to the company's sales targets and market share growth

Main responsibilities:

Sales and Business Development

Develop and execute territory business plans to achieve sales targets

Conduct face-to-face meetings with healthcare professionals to promote Sanofi products

Track and analyze sales performance metrics and market trends

Identify new business opportunities within assigned territory

Customer Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare professionals and key decision-makers

Record customer interactions and insights in CRM system

Respond to customer inquiries and provide product information

Collaborate with Key Account Managers on strategic accounts

Product Knowledge and Communication

Maintain in-depth knowledge of Sanofi products, therapeutic areas, and competitive landscape

Deliver clear, compliant, and effective product presentations to healthcare professionals

Adhere strictly to compliance guidelines regarding promotional activities

Stay informed about industry trends, healthcare policies, and market dynamics

Compliance and Ethics

Ensure all activities comply with Sanofi policies, industry regulations, and local laws

Maintain accurate records of all promotional activities and expenses

Follow proper protocols for reporting adverse events

Understand boundaries between promotional and scientific engagement activities

Collaboration

Work closely with medical teams when HCPs request specific medical information

Coordinate with marketing, medical affairs, and other internal stakeholders

Participate in sales meetings, training sessions, and company events

Share market insights and customer feedback with relevant internal teams

About you

Experience: Prior experience in pharma sales is preferred

Soft skills: Communication/presentation skills/ Selling and negotiation skills.

Technical skills: Product knowledge/Market Knowledge/Business Policy Knowledge

Education: B. Sc. Or B.Pharma Preferred

Languages:English     

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