Are you passionate about building high-performing sales teams? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can lead, inspire, and drive results? If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to join Novo Nordisk as our new State Sales Manager. Read on and apply today!

 

About the department
As a State Sales Manager, you will report directly to the Sales Director and play a pivotal role in driving Novo Nordisk’s sales activities. Our sales team is dedicated to promoting and selling our innovative products to healthcare professionals, pharmacies, hospitals, and other institutions. We are a dynamic and results-driven team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Together, we work to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients.

 

The position
As a State Sales Manager at Novo Nordisk, you will:

Develop and execute regional sales plans, targets, and budgets in alignment with national strategies to ensure sales performance. Analyse regional market data to identify business opportunities and report on market environment monthly. Manage and develop team members while fostering a positive work culture in line with the Novo Nordisk Way. Conduct monthly field visits with team members for effective performance management and development. Oversee team administration, including recruitment, budget management, and compliance with policies and ethics, ensuring high-quality reporting.

 

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Life Sciences, Nursing, Paramedical, or a business-related field (preferred). Must also have Medicines Australia Continuing Education Programme Certificate. Formal management qualification is desired. Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Field Sales Manager in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry. Previous experience as a Hospital Sales Representative (HSR) or General Practitioner (GP) representative is highly desirable. Proven experience in managing and developing sales teams. Experience with training and/or key accounts is desirable. Current driver’s license and active driving experience. Must be either an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

 

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

 

Contact
Kindly send your Cover Letter and CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

 

Deadline
30 July 2025

 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply.

 

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

 

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