Primary Care Representative

Novo Nordisk

Primary Care Representative for Novo Nordisk, driving cardiometabolic product awareness among healthcare professionals in Geneva and surrounding regions. Building strong relationships and executing targeted sales strategies to meet goals.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeZurich • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing targeted sales strategies within the pharmaceutical sector, building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, and utilizing CRM tools for market analysis. Proficient in developing territory business plans and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business objectives.

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Direct Sales ExperiencePharmaceutical Industry KnowledgeCRM Tool ProficiencyFluency in FrenchBusiness Acumen

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy ExecutionTerritory Business PlanningMarket Trend AnalysisClinical Data InterpretationRelationship Building

Soft Skills

Personal LeadershipTeamworkAdaptabilityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

SHQA Certificate

Industry Keywords

Cardiometabolic DiseaseHealthcareGeneral PractitionersOBGYNsFMCG

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As our new Primary Care Representative, you will be the face of Novo Nordisk for general practitioners across Geneva, the surrounding areas and the Jura (excluding Lausanne city)
Executing targeted sales strategies to meet and exceed territory goals, using a smart mix of face-to-face visits and remote detailing
Building and strengthening trusted relationships with general practitioners, OBGYNs, MPAs and MPKs across your territory
Driving awareness of cardiometabolic disease and educating HCPs on the clinical benefits of our products
Developing and executing detailed territory business plans aligned with brand strategies and company objectives
Collaborating cross-functionally with Field Sales Managers, Specialist Care Representatives, Medical Science Liaisons, Marketing, Market Access and Medical to maximise impact
Using CRM tools to track interactions, analyse market trends and continuously sharpen your commercial tactics
Sharing competitive insights and best practices with the wider national team to drive collective success, while upholding the highest ethical and compliance standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 2-3 years of direct sales experience, ideally within pharmaceutical, healthcare or related FMCG sectors
A paramedical, medical or scientific education, or a related field; an SHQA certificate is an advantage
Fluency in French, plus basic knowledge of English and German
A natural ability to build credible, long-term relationships with HCPs and to translate clinical data into compelling, ethical conversations
Strong business acumen, personal leadership and a 'make-it-happen' mindset, paired with strong teamwork and adaptability in a changing environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities to learn and develop
Health insurance
Retirement plans