Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious individual to join our dynamic Vaccines Team in Cyprus. As part of this team, you will play a vital role in preventing a wide range of infectious diseases, helping to turn once-feared illnesses into stories of the past. If you’re driven by purpose and eager to make a real difference, this is the opportunity for you!

As a member of our customer-facing organization, you will play a crucial role as a Vaccines Product Specialist, Primary Point of Contact. You will partner with customers to address their needs, educate key stakeholders about our Vaccines portfolio, and communicate our vision to the larger medical community.

Key Responsibilities

Product Knowledge: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of our products and effectively communicate their value to healthcare professionals. Contrast, compare, and position of our  vaccines against competitors

Accounts and Customers: Understand complex account interdependencies and develop short- and long-term account plans. Collaborate with stakeholders to execute the account plan.

Influence and Collaboration: Demonstrate advanced ability to ask strategic questions and obtain customer insights. Use these insights to position our brand(s) and collaborate with customers on customized strategies.

 Sales & Market Share: Contribute to achieving ambitious Vaccination Rates, and market share targets within the Vaccines Portfolio

 Personal Development & Conduct - You will actively participate and contribute in our team, business and cycle meetings and may act as a mentor for other junior team members.

You will comply with the letter and spirit of all local SOPS, laws and regulations and will demonstrates effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.

Competencies & Skills

Enterprising, ambitious and engaging with strong communication & presentation skills

Innovative, strategic and out-of-the-box thinker

Leadership Behaviors

Strong Customer Focus Skills

Ability to identify opportunities and solve problems

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor of Science or related degree or with sales experience.

Equivalent experience (preferably 3-5 years) can be professional sales experience, work experience in healthcare/scientific field (including pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices) that is not sales-related, or professional marketing experience.

Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle.

Willingness to travel as required for the role.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a global, fast-growing health care organization to deliver innovative health solutions through our medicines and vaccines,

Work in a team environment fosters collaboration and innovation.

Have the opportunity to make a real difference in public health.

An attractive package with competitive benefits

At our company, we value diversity and believe that breakthrough innovation happens when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to challenge each other's thinking and approach with respect.

If you are ready to join our team and make a difference in public health in Cyprus, apply today!

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Account Planning, Adaptability, Business, Customer Feedback Management, Hospital Sales, Human Resource Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Job Descriptions, Lead Generation, Management Process, Market Analysis, Pharmaceutical Sales Training, Product Lifecycle, Recruiting Processes, Sales Calls, Sales Metrics, Sales Operations, Sales Pipeline Management, Sales Presentations, Sales Process Management, Sales Territory Management, Sales Training, Talent Management, Talent Recruitment, Writing Job Descriptions

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/15/2025

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Requisition ID:R358199