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Sales Lead

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Sanofi

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Overview

Salary
€70,800 a year

About €3,990 a month after tax, or €4,170 under the Beckham regime.

Contract
Full-time
English
Required

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Skills

Requirements

Education & certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields, demonstrating strong business acumen and a genuine interest in the healthcare industry.

Languages

  • Spanish - Fluent (Native or C2 level)
  • English - Fluent (C1 level minimum)

The role

Job title: Sales Lead Área Norte - Immunology Alliance

As Sales Lead for the Northern Area within our Respiratory Therapeutic Area, you'll own the sales strategy and drive the execution of our business plan across your territory, acting as the key commercial reference for the brand in the region. You'll lead, coach and inspire a team of 8 Sales Representatives, working closely with Medical Affairs, Market Access and Marketing to maximize commercial impact and build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders. Ready to make a difference?

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop a team of Sales Representatives across the Northern Area, providing day-to-day coaching, performance management and professional development to maximize individual and collective sales performance.
  • Take full ownership of the area's commercial performance across all promoted indications, ensuring achievement of sales targets and business objectives at regional level, with accountability for results across the full indication portfolio.
  • Own and execute the regional sales plan for the assigned indication(s), ensuring alignment with national brand strategy, commercial targets and Therapeutic Area objectives.
  • Translate marketing strategy into field reality, ensuring the day-to-day activity of the Sales Representatives is fully aligned with the brand strategy, bridging the gap between strategic intent and field execution within the designated territory.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration at the regional level, coordinating with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Marketing and Business Excellence to ensure consistent and impactful execution of brand initiatives in the field.
  • Develop team capabilities in account planning and sales analysis, equipping Sales Representatives with the tools, methodologies and analytical skills needed to prioritize opportunities and drive performance at account level.
  • Build and manage relationships with key regional stakeholders (KOLs, hospital pharmacy committees, patient associations, scientific societies, etc.) to strengthen brand positioning and identify business opportunities.
  • Ensure effective resource allocation within the region, including call planning, territory coverage and promotional activity, to optimize return on investment and achieve budgeted objectives.
  • Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, legal and ethical requirements in all sales activities and customer interactions.

How you'll work

  • Location: Área Norte
  • Preferred location of the candidate: Madrid

About you

As Sales Lead for the Northern Area, you bring strong leadership capability to drive field sales teams in a complex environments. You are a natural people leader and a trusted commercial reference, comfortable navigating complex and dynamic environments and driving results through others with a high degree of autonomy.

Experience

The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with operational excellence, translating central strategy into impactful field execution:

  • Proven track record of results in sales, marketing or sales team leadership, with quantifiable achievements.
  • Strategic headquarters experience in central roles such as Marketing, Medical or Commercial Excellence, with a solid understanding of brand strategy, market dynamics and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Field background as a Sales Representative or Medical Science Liaison (MSL), giving you first-hand credibility and a genuine understanding of customer interactions and field execution.
  • Experience in Leadership of people, coaching and inspiring teams in complex or matrixed environments. Highly valued.

About Sanofi

Sanofi is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health, with a diverse portfolio spanning specialty care, vaccines, general medicines, and consumer healthcare. With operations in more than 100 countries and a workforce of over 80,000 employees, Sanofi is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, committed to scientific innovation and improving patient outcomes.

In Spain, Sanofi has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, contributing to the company's global research, digital transformation, and commercial activities. The company offers a dynamic, multicultural work environment with a strong emphasis on digital innovation, data science, and agile ways of working, making it an attractive employer for international professionals seeking to advance their careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare technology sectors.

Industry
Pharma
Founded
1973
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Paris, France
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid
Website
sanofi.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • Sanofi has a significant presence in Spain with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, offering roles in digital, data, and business functions.
  • The company is a global leader in vaccines and immunology, providing opportunities to work on impactful healthcare solutions.
  • Sanofi emphasizes digital transformation and innovation, with many roles focused on data science, AI, and agile delivery.
  • As a large multinational, Sanofi offers structured career development and international mobility opportunities.
  • Spain is a key hub for Sanofi's global business services and digital innovation, with a multicultural work environment.

In their own words

About the company & team

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system - and innovative pipeline - enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.

Additional information

Specialty Care is Sanofi's largest Global Business Unit (GBU) and a global leader in specialty pharmaceuticals. We are built for complexity and emerging modalities, with a focus on transforming patient lives through innovative medicines across four key therapeutic areas:

  • Immunology - Industry-leading portfolio including Dupixent, our transformative blockbuster therapy
  • Neurology - Advancing neuroimmunology and neuroscience research
  • Oncology - Developing innovative cancer treatments and immuno-oncology solutions
  • Rare Diseases & Rare Blood Disorders - Addressing unmet medical needs in rare conditions

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

The salary range for this position is :€70 800,00 - €94 400

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

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