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Drive commercial performance across your territory, leading a high-performing team that connects Novo Nordisk's therapies to the healthcare professionals and patients who need them most.
Your new role
As a State Sales Manager you will take ownership of sales performance across Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and far north Queensland, leading and developing your established team of sales representatives to deliver on ambitious commercial targets.
This is a role where strategic thinking meets hands-on leadership – and where your results directly expand patient access to life-changing treatments.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Leading, coaching and developing a team of sales representatives to achieve and exceed territory sales targets across Novo Nordisk's portfolio
Developing and executing state-level commercial strategies aligned with national brand plans and local market dynamics
Building and maintaining strong relationships with key healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders and stakeholders across your territory
Analysing market data, sales performance and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities and inform decision-making
Collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, medical affairs and market access teams to ensure cohesive commercial execution
Managing state-level budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal territory coverage and return on investment
Ensuring all activities comply with industry regulations, Novo Nordisk's ethical standards and local guidelines
Your new department
As part of our cardiometabolic commercial field team, you will join a collaborative group of driven professionals focused on maximising patient access to our therapies in diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular care.
Your team plays a critical role in translating brand strategies into real-world impact at the state level, working closely with internal partners and external stakeholders to deliver results that matter.
Your skills & qualifications
We are looking for a commercially minded leader who thrives on developing people and delivering results in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
You will bring:
Minimum 3years experience of leading and developing high-performing sales teams
Significant experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare sales
Strong strategic and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable territory plans
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Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases.
To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward.
For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health.
One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results.
When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.
What we offer
In addition to being part of a collaborative and authentic culture, our employees are rewarded with Health and Wellbeing days, gifted leave between Christmas and New Year, extensive learning and development opportunities, and regular team and company offsite events.
Our field staff are equipped with the latest technology – laptop, tablet and mobile phone – along with a very competitive car allowance.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
First nation's people are encouraged to apply.
Novo Nordisk is a Danish multinational pharmaceutical company and the world's largest producer of insulin. Founded in 1923, it specializes in diabetes care, obesity treatment, and other serious chronic diseases.
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