Head of Franchise GYN/GU & MDS Alliance

Typical Accountabilities:
• Set objectives, coach/mentor, and assess skill development of Regional Sales Leaders to ensure appropriate portfolio management.

• Responsible for sales execution for entire area.

• Ensure sales forecasts are met or exceeded and operational budgets are managed at an area level

• Develop area/national strategies and tactics in collaboration with Brand Teams to provide optimal resource allocation.

• Develop Regional Sales Leaders to be viable candidates for future Area Sales Director positions.

• Comply with all regulations regarding interactions with healthcare professionals, distribution of samples, etc.


Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) -
• Grandfather (manager of a manager)

What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
• Own country

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: Bachelor’s degree; Demonstrated leadership, communication, budget management, presentation and negotiation skills, including management of sales managers
• Desirable: Previous exposure and/or experience in other functional areas of the business such as Sales Training, Operations, Brand Team or Managed Markets; Advanced degree

Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team):
• External (to AZ):

Date Posted

Closing Date

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