Regional Sales Manager Dermatology
UK North
Make a visible impact in dermatology sales and people leadership.
Are you a commercially driven sales leader who thrives on developing people, building trusted customer relationships and shaping regional strategy? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a Regional Sales Manager role within a well‑established dermatology and skincare portfolio, leading a high‑performing field sales team across the UK North.
This role combines strategic thinking, hands‑on leadership and customer partnership. You will have the autonomy to make decisions, real ownership of your region and the chance to influence how the business grows in a competitive dermatology market.
The role
As Regional Sales Manager, you will lead and develop a team of field‑based sales professionals, ensuring they have clarity of goals, the right resources and the motivation to consistently exceed targets. You will act as a senior commercial presence in your region, nurturing key accounts and KOL relationships across pharmacy, retail and medical settings.
You will work closely with marketing and account teams to bring strategy to life locally, translating national objectives into impactful regional plans.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a regional field sales team to deliver sustainable sales growth
- Drive performance through clear objectives, regular coaching and measurable KPIs
- Contribute to and execute the field sales strategy for dermatology products
- Build and maintain senior relationships with key accounts and KOLs within retail, pharmacy and medical environments
- Own regional business planning, forecasting and performance reporting
- Allocate people, samples, promotional activity and budget to maximise return on investment
- Analyse regional sales data and market trends, sharing insights to support continuous improvement
- Champion company values and act as a positive ambassador internally and externally
What you will bring
- Proven leadership experience within pharmaceutical, medical or healthcare sales
- Strong coaching and people development capability
- Commercial acumen with experience in regional planning and forecasting
- Advanced account management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Confidence presenting and communicating at senior level
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into action
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work cross‑functionally
Experience and qualifications
- Degree qualified in a relevant discipline such as science, medical or pharmaceutical
- Pharmaceutical or medical sales experience is essential
- Sales leadership or management experience is highly desirable
- Retail or pharmacy channel exposure is advantageous
- ABPI certified
Why this role stands out
- Real autonomy to run your region and make meaningful commercial decisions
- Clear investment in leadership development and coaching capability
- A values‑led culture focused on quality, people, ethics, innovation and service
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and visible impact on business performance
- Flexible working practices, with trust and empowerment to manage your time
- A role suited to ambitious leaders who want progression, purpose and balance
- Competitive salary, car allowance and quarterly bonus
- Comprehensive benefits including pension, private healthcare, life cover and income protection
- 28 days annual leave, rising to 32 with continuous service
Work pattern and travel
This is a field leadership role with regular travel across the UK North and attendance at meetings. Flexibility is supported, with an outcomes‑focused approach rather than fixed hours.
Ready to take the next step?
If you are motivated by leading people, growing brands in dermatology and making a genuine impact in healthcare, we would welcome your application. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
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