National Sales Manager

Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbHabout 14 hours ago

Toronto, Ontario

Senior Level

full_time

Excellent Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Growth & Development

Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients. With over 120 years of experience and approximately 19,000 employees in more than 30 countries/regions, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life.

In Oncology, we are driving innovation in solid tumours and blood cancers, founded on breakthrough science from our own labs in Japan. We aspire to create better tomorrows for people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 15 European countries and Canada.

Purpose of the function The National Sales Manager (NSM) is responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a national team of oncology key account managers (KAMs) within Canada. The NSM ensures the successful implementation of national brand strategies, drives sales performance, ensures compliance with industry regulations, and fosters strong customer relationships to maximize product uptake and market share.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Coaching:
• Recruit, train, mentor, and performance-manage a team of oncology KAMs.
• Lead, coach, and line-manage members of the KAM Team to deliver effective Key Account Management.
• Conduct regular in-person field visits with representatives to provide coaching, feedback, and strategic guidance.
• Foster a high-performance sales culture aligned with company values and goals.
• Calculate, monitor, and provide accurate and timely sales performance data to support the administration of the Sales Incentive Plan for their team.
• Design and obtain management approval for the Sales Incentive Model. Calculate, monitor, and provide accurate and timely sales performance data to support the administration of the Sales Incentive Plan for the team.
• Provide high-level coaching on all company systems, product and disease knowledge, selling skills, and ensure the team is adequately trained on policies and procedures.
• Lead and inspire the team towards meeting and exceeding objectives, ensuring development and successful implementation of territory business plans.
• Sales Strategy Execution:
• Translate national and regional strategies into local action plans.
• Support the development of account business plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external alliance partners.
• Monitor and analyze territory and team performance metrics to ensure achievement of sales targets.
• Co-develop and support implementation of strategic plans to increase market share and reach sales targets, with a focus on breast cancer.
• Utilize data analytics for customer segmentation, resource allocation, and informed decision making.
• Consistently monitor field key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure targets are met.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including oncologists, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care professionals.
• Support the KAMs in identifying and leveraging opportunities across their territories.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with marketing, medical affairs, market access, and other functions to ensure integrated customer engagement.
• Effectively identify customer needs, deliver insight summary to Brand Team and Leadership Team members, and adapt plans accordingly.
• Provide field insights to internal stakeholders to inform strategic planning.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to align on brand strategies and tactical execution.
• Work collaboratively with all cross-functional team members to ensure optimal communication and alignment on opportunities and priorities.
• Compliance & Reporting:
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry codes of conduct (e.g., IMC, PAAB).
• Cascade, support, and respect compliance objectives, processes, and responsibilities in line with company policies.
• Accurately complete and submit reports, forecasts, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Monitor market trends, competitive landscapes, and regional reimbursement pathways to adapt strategies accordingly.
• Effectively and responsibly manager operational budgets and relevant field spend.
• Analyze sales data, customer trends, and market dynamics to support strategic decision-making.
• Translate complex data sets into clear, actionable insights for sales teams and leadership.
• Partner with BI/Analytics teams to design dashboards and performance reports that support ongoing sales optimization.
• Evaluate sales programs and incentive structures for ROI and effectiveness.
• Identify emerging market opportunities or risks using a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Further Roles and Responsibilities Education & Experience Education

• University Degree in Life Science Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, M.Sc.) is an asset. Required

Experience:

• 5 to 8 years 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior representative role in oncology Required

Skills And Additional Requirements

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a matrix environment.
• Strong analytical, coaching, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively across Canada (up to 80% field time).
• Previous experience managing specialty care, hospital, or biologics portfolios, with a focus in oncology.
• Experience working within CRM systems (e.g., Veeva, Omnipresence).
• Familiarity with Canadian pharmaceutical market dynamics, provincial formularies, and reimbursement pathways.
• Demonstrated success in product launches, especially in oncology.
• Proficiency in data analysis and strategic planning.
• Bilingual (French and English) communication skills is an asset.
• Strong planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiating skills.
• Results-driven and customer-focused mindset.

Why work with us? Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and change patients' lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.

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What we offer

• Excellent Benefits
• Work-Life-Balance
• Growth and Development
• Health and Wellbeing Support

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people around the world by leveraging our world-class science and technology.

In Europe, we want to become the benchmark for customer centricity in the areas we work in and a competitive player in Oncology. For these reasons we are constantly looking for new talents that are willing to deliver the best solutions to the various healthcare professionals who aim to provide their patients with the best possible therapy - whether in the cardiovascular or oncological field.

We know that our success in Europe relies on courageous people who seize opportunities and turn them into results. This is why we encourage our teams across Europe to be passionate about their objectives, challenge conventional thinking and share their local recipes for success and learnings with the whole company. It is only through their input, ideas and honest feedback that we can learn and leverage the full potential of our company.

In Europe we are operating in 13 countries. Because of our rather small size compared to larger pharmaceutical companies, each of our employees can have a huge impact – whether they work in the medical area, sales force, business intelligence or the IT department. This is why everybody at Daiichi Sankyo rolls up their sleeves and gets things done, even if this means that they sometimes have to go beyond their usual duties.

If you would like to be an active member of our European family, we highly appreciate your application. Please take a look at our current vacancies.

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