Portfolio Account Specialist - Immunology (QLD South)
Novartis
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Contract
Competitive
OfficeSenior
Job Description Summary
We are excited to be building a new national Immunology team and are seeking talented Portfolio Account Specialists to join us in newly created roles across Australia.Job Description
As a Portfolio Account Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying and prioritising high-potential customers and accounts, engaging with healthcare professionals through value-based conversations, and delivering tailored customer experiences across multiple channels.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand customer needs, develop account plans, and support initiatives that address unmet patient and healthcare challenges.
Drive competitive sales growth through effective territory and account planning.
Identify, prioritise, and engage high-potential healthcare professionals and key stakeholders.
Build deep, trusted, and sustained relationships with customers in a compliant and ethical manner.
Deliver personalised customer engagement using data, insights, approved content, and multiple engagement channels.
Conduct value-based conversations to understand customer challenges, decision drivers, opportunities, and patient needs.
Develop and implement territory, account, and customer interaction plans based on customer insights and business priorities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that support customers and improve the patient journey.
Establish strong working relationships with opinion leaders and key medical influencers at territory level.
Share customer insights with internal stakeholders to help inform content, campaigns, and engagement plans.
Act with integrity, transparency, and professionalism in all customer and colleague interactions.
Ensure all activities are conducted in line with compliance requirements, the Novartis Code of Ethics, and company policies.
Report technical complaints, adverse events, and special case scenarios related to Novartis products within required timelines.
About You
You will be a customer-focused, commercially minded sales professional with experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or a related field. You will bring strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills, along with the ability to use insights and data to drive effective customer engagement.
You will be energised by the opportunity to join a newly created national team and contribute to the growth of an important Immunology portfolio.
Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical sales, or a related commercial role.
Strong account management and customer engagement capability.
Ability to build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and key stakeholders.
Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
Commercial acumen and ability to identify opportunities for growth.
Experience using customer insights and data to support territory and account planning.
Established networks within relevant customer groups would be highly regarded.
Immunology, Dermatology, or specialty care experience would be desirable.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new national team build in Immunology. You will have the chance to help shape the way we engage with customers, support patient care, and contribute to the success of a growing portfolio.
If you are passionate about healthcare, customer partnership, and making a meaningful impact for patients, we would love to hear from you.
Skills Desired
Commercial Excellence, Communication Skills, Compliance, Conflict Management, Cross-Functional Coordination, Customer Insights, health care industry, Influencing Skills, Key Account Management, Negotiation Skills, Professional Ethics, Selling Skills, Technical Skills