2022 Medical Representative

About Novartis

Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to address the evolving needs of patients worldwide. As a leading global medicines company, Novartis uses innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need.

Your role

Your role will represent Novartis and promote its products to Medical Practitioners and allied healthcare professionals within a designated territory to achieve sales targets.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver on Franchise and Brand goals including the achievement of financial and/or share targets for an assigned territory and as part of State or National goals
• Achieve this through high-quality sales interactions utilizing the 6IB selling model and delivering meaningful customer coverage and frequency
• Effectively engage with the community of primary care HCPs involved in the management of Heart Failure to drive sales and strategic outcomes
• Stay current on standards of care and practice in the Cardio-Metabolic field and maintain up-to-date knowledge of scientific literature
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitive products, sales messages, key competitive features and benefits, and how this relates to Novartis Cardio Metabolic line of products and understand the cross-functional matrix. Work as a team player cross-functionally
• Manage and leverage this to achieve business outcomes and contribute strongly to cross-functional planning at a State and Regional level
• Demonstrate and develop personal capabilities in thinking about, acting on, and achieving business objectives in a manner that goes beyond just the sales call
• Ensure a high level of quality assurance and compliance in all activities and be aware of the content and the application of Medicines Australia’s Code of Conduct regarding representative activity

Training, development & rotations

Novartis is committed to developing all people making sure that roles, which are critical for the organisation and business, have the optimal support to deliver great value. Novartis has comprehensive succession planning and development programs across different levels of the organisation to build the right capabilities so that it can keep delivering on its purpose to reimagine medicine. Read more. 

Salary & benefits

Roles in the R&D and Manufacturing industry may earn an average of A$62,000 to A$71,000. (Source: Prosple Salary Guide)

Novartis offers a range of benefits including:

1. Employee Assistance Program
2. Corporate superannuation options
3. Corporate health cover programs
4. Read more.

Work life balance

Where possible, Novartis gives you the choice of when, where, and how you work in order to manage the demands and priorities of your professional and personal life with sustainable impact. Novartis has access to the latest collaborative technology, flexible workspaces, and servant leaders that have role-modelling flexibility. Read more.

To know more about the Work-life balance at Novartis, watch this video:

Culture & vibe

Novartis has a clear mission, focused strategy, and strong culture, all of which they expect will support the creation of value over the long term for the company, its shareholders, and society. Novartis recognises that its business depends on the creativity, dedication, and performance of its associates. They encourage associates to focus on achievement through collaboration and innovation.

To know more about Novartis culture, watch this video:

About you

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in related fields / paramedical background will be great to have
• Passionate and enthusiastic pharmaceutical industry professional keen to change career directions with a fresh challenge
• Excellent collaboration and engagement skills with partners across the organization and with HCPs
• Agile and adaptable nature, able to work in a rapidly changing environment
• A strategic mindset along with passion and high emotional intelligence will be critical to be successful in this role
• You will come with a positive mindset, and demonstrated experience working successfully as a team player while equally proficient at being a self-motivated autonomous operator.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to Novartis.