Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Sales Representative – Territory Business Executive

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDelhi, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A science educational background is required, specifically a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales is required.
Strong scientific acumen and the ability to translate clinical and product knowledge into value-based selling are required.
The ability to communicate differentiated patient and therapeutic benefits to healthcare professionals is required.
Proven ability to drive prescription generation and achieve sales targets is required.
Strong knowledge of disease management and treatment protocols is required.
The ability to engage effectively with healthcare professionals in the territory is required.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills are required.
For Institutional Territory Business Executive, Senior Territory Business Executive, or Area Sales Manager roles, knowledge of CGHS, Army, Railways, ESIC, and state government accounts is required.

Responsibilities

Drive territory business plans to exceed sales and growth objectives.
Build and strengthen customer relationships to deliver impactful solutions.
Lead multichannel engagement to maximize coverage and influence.
Ensure accurate reporting and resolve issues promptly.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resources and forecasts.
Champion compliance and uphold Novartis' ethical standards.
Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform strategy.
Provide insights to enhance promotional effectiveness and territory performance.

Desired Qualifications

A management degree is preferred.
Experience in cardiology or another specialty sales area is preferred.
Experience with specialty and mass-market products is preferred.

Job Description Summary

Incumbent is responsible for driving territory performance by executing robust business plans, building strong customer relationships, and delivering impactful, compliant engagement. The role focuses on achieving sales and growth objectives through effective multi-channel customer interactions, data-driven insights, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
They play a critical role in translating strategy into in-field execution—leveraging market intelligence, optimizing resource utilization, and continuously enhancing promotional effectiveness to maximize customer impact and territory outcomes. The role requires strong ownership of reporting, responsiveness to operational issues, and a commitment to upholding Novartis’ ethical and compliance standards.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Drive territory business plans to exceed sales and growth objectives.
Build and strengthen customer relationships to deliver impactful solutions.
Lead multi-channel engagement to maximize coverage and influence.
Ensure accurate reporting and resolve issues promptly.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resources and forecasts.
Champion compliance and uphold Novartis’ ethical standards.
Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform strategy.
Provide insights to enhance promotional effectiveness and territory performance.

Essential Requirements:

Science educational background is must, B.Sc., B. Pharma
Management degree preferred
Minimum 2+ years in pharmaceutical sales, preferably with a cardiology or other specialty sales background.

Strong scientific acumen with the ability to translate clinical and product knowledge into value-based selling, effectively communicating differentiated patient and therapeutic benefits to healthcare professionals.

Proven ability to drive prescription generation and achieve sales targets

Additional requirement for Institutional TBE/Sr. TBE/ ASM – Understanding/Knowledge of CGHS, ARMY, Railways, ESIC and State Government accounts

Strong knowledge of disease management and treatment protocols
Ability to engage with healthcare professionals from the territory effectively
Preferred experience with specialty as well as mass market product
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverseteams’representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis:Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating,supportingand inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards:Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Skills Desired

Commercial Excellence, Conflict Management, Cross-Functional Coordination, Customer Insights, Influencing Skills, Key Account Management, Professional Ethics

About the Company

Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company that uses science-based innovations to develop treatments and improve patient outcomes worldwide. Its products are medicines developed through research and development to address various diseases, aiming to reach nearly 1 billion people. The company differentiates itself by large-scale investment in R&D, a global presence with a diverse workforce, and a clear mission to Reimagine Medicine, focusing on meeting the changing needs of patients. Its goal is to improve quality of life and extend life expectancy by delivering meaningful therapies through its research and development efforts.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Basel, Switzerland
Founded: 1970

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