Medical Representative, Established Medicine Job Vacancy at Novartis

Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovation power and global scale: pharmaceuticals, eye care and generic medicines We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Medical Representative, Established Medicine Ref Id: 270874BR Location: Lagos Division: Pharma Business Unit: AMAC Functional Area: Sales Job Type: Full Time Employment Type: Regular Job Description

• Ensure the prompt reporting of adverse events to the CS&E department in accordance with company procedures.
• Have knowledge and comply with the SAPI code of conduct and hospital protocol regarding ethical promotion and representative activity.
• Demonstrate Key Account Management skills
• Demonstrate behaviours in accordance with Novartis Core values.
• Responsible for maximizing sales of designated company products in the assigned territory. This will be achieved through full coverage of target customers.
• Deliver persuasive sales presentations in order to change prescribing habits in line with appropriate use of products. Consistent with customer expectations of quality of service and personal interactions.
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of products, company developments, customers, and competitors. This will also include a full and complete knowledge of the product information and relevant clinical papers, and clinical developments within the therapeutic area.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all territory reports, maintenance of territory records, handling of enquiries and complaints quickly and professionally and in accordance with company procedures.
• Contribute positively to the Sales and Marketing team through co-operative relationships and collaborative efforts to achieve team and company objectives. This will include input into effective use of promotional funds and territory sales forecasting.

• 1st Degree qualifications in Pharmacy.

• English and other local languages.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in pharmaceutical or allied industry
• Proven, successful sales track record preferably in business to business environment
• Knowledge of Pharma industry and its changing environment
• Professional accomplishments that reflect achievement orientation, self-motivation, initiative, independence, and strong customer service orientation.