Pharma Field Sales - District Business Manager - Queens

About the Department

The Diabetes Sales Team leads the US sales efforts for Novo Nordisks robust cardiometabolic product portfolio which includes world class therapies for the treatment of diabetes obesity and the reduction of adverse cardiovascular events. As part of the team you will have frontline exposure to our portfolio vision business strategies and critical market insights that drive our business forward. You will drive the NNI portfolio strategy in tandem with our marketing team and balance performance with compassion to ensure that the latest therapies and products reach the people who need them most.

At Novo Nordisk we are the world leader in diabetes care and a major player in defeating other serious chronic conditions such as obesity growth hormone-related disorders and rare bleeding disorders. We use our skills dedication and ambition to help people with diabetes and other chronic or rare diseases. We are looking for individuals who want to do the same. In exchange we offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential

The Position

To develop and lead sales teams in the execution of sales strategies that increase profitability to maximize sales objectives. Works with RBD to manage train develop staff and prepare regional budget and business plans. This is an entry level district business manager position.

Relationships

Reports to the Regional Business Director. Manages a regions sales force and has direct supervisory responsibility for Diabetes Care Specialists. Works closely with RBD peers and the home office to achieve sales objectives and to ensure the development of people. Other relationships include physicians key accounts co-promotion partners associations field and home office personnel.

Essential Functions

Adhere to the Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987 and all related Novo Nordisk policies regarding the judicious use of physician samples and stock items

Ensure timely and accurate transmission of DCS call data

Monitor and reinforce the use of the Sales Force Automation System

Communicate Regional activity of competitive products through timely submission of monthly highlight reports as directed

Develop and monitor performance against regional budgets

Ensure timely and accurate submission of administrative requirements

Establish and oversee regional implementation and monitor adherence to administrative policies and procedures

Evaluate appropriate use of regional resources to ensure attainment of profitability goals

Review and audit expense reports

Continuously improve the knowledge of Novo Nordisk products competitive products and management skills through ongoing home study and participation in company sponsored/approved training programs

Execute regional level account targeting strategy in business unit to fulfill regional account targeting strategy requirements

Manage business unit customer needs assessment. Apply assessment frameworks against accounts in region by overseeing DCS account assessment activities. Identify program/service requirements for addressing needs. Work with the VP Diabetes Sales Field Sales Regional Directors and appropriate home office management to feed requirements into program development (contracting marketing programs)

Manage regional resource allocation

Monitor performance against strategic account management objectives/directives

Monitor regional program/initiative effectiveness

Oversee regional account relationship development/management. Manage critical regional account relationships and set account relationship development objectives for regional staff

Work to develop a full understanding of the content and then execute the regional business plan to achieve the fulfilment of Plan objectives/requirements. This includes delivery-of-care system delineation account targeting needs assessment and program implementation

Ensure appropriate level of coordination to attain regional business plan objectives

Ensure contractual requirements are met for the region (# of physician calls per day)

Gain an understanding of regional level coordination between field resources intra-organization resources and inter-organizational resources. Work with RBD to incorporate district

Work with RBD DBMs home office and CSO counterparts to gain insight into programs and initiatives

Physical Requirements

Driver must maintain a valid drivers license. Must be in good standing by not exceeding the Novo Nordisk points threshold assigned based on review of Motor Vehicle Records.

Development Of People

Supervisory. Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP) with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process. Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies procedures and Novo Nordisk Way.

Qualifications

Bachelors or equivalent degree and/or Pharm D required

5 years of progressive pharmaceutical or healthcare sales experience required

Previous people management experience preferred

Demonstrated ability to analyze business and build strategies that reflect marketplace trends and customer needs

Demonstrated leadership capabilities that positively engage individuals and teams to consistently perform at a high level

This position is part of a job family. Title and level within the job family are evaluated based on a number of factors such as years of experience scope of work proficiency and business need. Candidates will be assessed for the most appropriate title and level within the job family during the recruitment process. The base range of pay for this position is as follows:

DBM I - $150000 - $184000
DBM II - $167000 - $203000
SR DBM - $195000 - $238000

In addition this position is eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together were life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.

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