Field Sales Coach, Opthalmology UK

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Would you like to work for a Global Pharmaceutical company and contribute to our mission to extend and improve people’s lives?
Look no further, apply today.
Novartis is currently recruiting for a Field Sales Coach to join the Retina franchise to assist in the analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of selling skills and product related training across the Retina Franchise.

Job purpose:

The purpose of the Field Sales Coach is to organise training of new starters as well as ongoing training for field-based staff nationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Franchise Business leader and Retina Brand Lead to provide field coaching support and the broader learning and development strategy for the Retina Franchise commercial customer facing teams
• Work cross-functionally to ensure the timely design and implementation of bespoke selling skills and product-related training activities, that address identified skill, knowledge and/or behaviour gaps
• Design and implement a cross-franchise selling skills training programme, for new and existing associates, to ensure the skills of our field-based Associates are best-in-class and compliant with ABPI code and practice
• Work closely with Medical and Marketing colleagues to design and implement on-going blended learning to ensure Associates retain a high level of therapy area, product and competitor knowledge
• Drive innovation in training process and practice to ensure Novartis are at the forefront of the industry

About Novartis:

Our mission is to care and cure; We want to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to prevent and cure diseases, to ease suffering and to enhance the quality of life. We also want to provide a shareholder return that reflects outstanding performance and to adequately reward those who invest their money, their time and their ideas in our company.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK has been certified by the Top Employers Institute as “Top Employer Europe 2017”!

Novartis Oncology is committed to developing innovative cancer medicines and improving access to treatment through patient assistance and cancer resource programs. We are continually exploring new commercial and access models to best meet the needs of cancer patients and adapt to changing healthcare environments.

Benefits of Working for Novartis:

Competitive Salary
Annual Bonus
Strong Work/Life Balance, flexible working
Top UK Employer
Pension Scheme
Share Scheme
Paid holidays
Comprehensive Medical Insurance
Subsidised Canteen
Employee Recognition Scheme
Sports & Social Club

‘I came for the job, I stay for the culture’

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum Bachelor degree/ Scientific background preferred
• Additional Qualifications related to Learning Development e.g. Certificate in Training Practice (CTP), Trainer Application English
• Experience in training, learning and development, ideally with a multinational company
• Strong coaching, communication, facilitation and training delivery skills

We focus on creating an inclusive organisation and welcome people who have different knowledge, perspectives, experience and working styles from across the global population.