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For our client, an international pharmaceutical company undergoing organizational growth, we are looking for Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE) Manager to drive field force excellence across our Rx and Consumer Healthcare (CHC) portfolios. This role is instrumental in optimizing resource allocation, customer targeting, performance monitoring, incentive design, and capability building — while acting as a key business partner to Sales and Marketing.
As a critical link between local operations and global initiatives, the SFE Manager will ensure consistent, data-driven execution to maximize engagement with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and pharmacy partners. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset, cross-functional leadership, and hands-on CRM expertise to implement global programs effectively at the local level.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Commercial, Sales Excellence, or Business Insights roles
- Experience working in companies with integrated Rx and CHC portfolios
- Successful execution of segmentation, targeting, and incentive strategies in mixed portfolios
- Proven ability to support commercial transformation (e.g., go-to-market redesign, hybrid models)
- Strong track record in field force optimization, CRM adoption, and commercial execution
- Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proven ability to support commercial transformation (e.g., go-to-market redesign, hybrid models)
- University degree in Business, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field; MBA is a plus
Responsibilities
1. Targeting, Segmentation & Field Deployment
Design and manage call models and segmentation strategies tailored to GPs, Specialists, and PharmacistsDevelop targeting logic integrated with CRM systemsOptimize field force sizing and territory design in alignment with brand and channel strategies2. Performance Monitoring & KPI Management
Define and analyze key field KPIs (e.g., coverage, frequency, call quality, share of voice, contribution to sell-out)Deliver performance dashboards and actionable insights for business reviewsIdentify gaps and support Sales Managers with improvement plans3. Incentive Scheme Design
Design and manage field incentive schemes in collaboration with Finance and HREnsure alignment with portfolio strategies (Rx vs CHC) and compliance standardsMonitor motivation and ROI to adjust schemes as needed4. Capability Building & Field Enablement
Partner with L&D to assess needs and deploy targeted training for field teamsSupport coaching and knowledge-sharing best practicesServe as a strategic advisor to District and National Sales Managers5. CRM & Data Integration
Collaborate with CRM leads (e.g., Veeva) to ensure tools enable field execution and insight generationPromote user adoption and data quality through continuous improvementDefine reporting requirements and support dashboard development in partnership with Insights and ITThe offer
Direct impact on the company’s development within your area of responsibility (including team building),Attractive fixed and variable remuneration based on the achievement of defined objectives,Essential work tools, including a company car,Private medical care, group insurance, and additional benefits.