Key Account Manager

Salary Range:

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Drive Competitive Sales Growth
• Identify and prioritize high-potential customers through data analysis (HCPs and stakeholders) who influence prescription decisions.
• Drive sales performance through the skilful orchestration of positive customer experiences
• Engage and Build Relationships.
• Engage in value-based conversations (in-person and virtually) to understand critical customer challenges, decision-drivers, pain points and opportunities.
• Personalize and orchestrate customer engagement journeys for target HCPs by reflecting customer preferences, leveraging available content and multiple engagement channels.
• Build engagement by working in partnership with HCPs to develop a sustained collaboration over time for Novartis
• Deliver memorable, customer-centric experiences beyond clinical differentiation by listening to their needs and understanding their healthcare environment.
• Establish effective working relationships with opinion leaders and top medical influencers (at territory level) and challenge current behaviors in order to improve the patient journey (right patient, right time).
• Develop Deep Customer Insights and Understanding -Gather insights on the customer’s business to uncover what is important to them.
• Follow up on customer feedback and translate responses into actions that create additional value and exceed expectations -Leverage available data sources to create, dynamically prioritize and adjust relevant territory, account and customer interaction plans.
• Share customer insights with relevant internal stakeholders on an ongoing basis to support the development of product-and indication-related content, campaigns and interaction plans.
• Deliver Value to Customers and Patients -Collaborate compliantly with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that address unmet customer and patient needs.
• Act as a trusted partner to the customer for the purpose of helping them run their business; listen to learn; strive to deepen the relationship in a compliant and ethical manner; position themselves to create value-add solutions.
• Act with integrity and honesty by treating customers and colleagues in a transparent and respectful manner with clear intent.
• When facing ethical dilemmas, do the right thing and speak up when things don't seem right. Live by Novartis Code of Ethics and Values and Behaviors.
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.
• Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Key performance indicators:

• To be populated at local level, based on the guidance that will follow from IMI Field Engagement Performance Management Council outcomes.

Minimum Requirements: 

Work Experience:

• Established Network to target Customer Group desirable.
• Sales in Healthcare / Pharma / related business.
• Specific Product knowledge desirable.

Benefits & Rewards 

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. 

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:  47,414.50 - 67,735.00 - 88,055.50 GBP

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. 

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. 

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. 
 

You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowance in accordance with the applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines. 

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics. 

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: 

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf 

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process. 
 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: 

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

Skills Desired