Area Business Leader- Ophthalmology- Houston/San Antonio - Remote

Job description

Job Description

This is a remote position. It will cover the Houston/San Antonio, TX location.

Novartis provides innovative healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis offers a diversified portfolio to best meet these needs: innovative medicines, cost-saving generic and biosimilar pharmaceuticals and eye care. Novartis has leading positions globally in each of these areas. In 2016, the Group achieved net sales of USD 48.5 billion, while R&D throughout the Group amounted to approximately USD 9.0 billion. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 121,000 full-time-equivalent associates. Novartis products are sold in approximately 155 countries around the world.

Manage sales personnel to achieve district sales quotas and implement
marketing plans. Provide leadership within district and across
department. Provide leadership within department across US Operations
to advance organization initiatives. Share knowledge of successes at
POA,NSM and District/Regional meetings and provide coaching and
training to team and sales management peers. Recruit, hire and manage a
diverse sales team. Coach/counsel individual representatives for
improved performance. Motivate sales team to achieve objectives.
Achieve district sales quota. Execute POA and provide feedback of the
plan to marketing and sales management peers. Coach sales team in the
execution of POA. Develop strategic relationships with key opinion
leaders and develop advocates within district. Coordinate with
marketing to ensure consistent approach with KOL and advocates and
provide to marketing and feedback obtained. Analyze district/territory
trends, develop/implement plans to address needs and increase market
share. Manage expenses and other resources within allotted operational budgets.
Posting Title

Area Business Leader- Ophthalmology- Houston/San Antonio - Remote

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

Minimum requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of directly related experience
Languages: English
Experience: 3 years Leading People + 5 Years in the Specific Field
Job Type

Full Time
Country

USA
Work Location

Houston, TX
Functional Area

Sales
Division

ALCON
Business Unit

COMMERCIAL NA AL
Employment Type

Regular
Company/Legal Entity

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.