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Key Account Manager - Bern & Solothurn (gn) (Zurich, Switzerland Zurich, CH) @ novonord

Zurich, Switzerland Zurich, CHOnsiteFull-time
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<p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#001965">Join Novo Nordisk in a fast</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif;color:#001965">‑</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#001965">growing therapeutic area and help shape the future of obesity and cardiometabolic care in Switzerland!</span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#001965">As a Specialist Care Representative, you will build strong partnerships with key HCPs, drive scientific engagement, and deliver impactful solutions that elevate patient outcomes. This is your chance to grow in a dynamic, innovative, and highly collaborative environment.</span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#002060">Your new role</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">In this role, you will act as a strategic partner to healthcare professionals across your assigned territory, engaging specialist stakeholders through scientific dialogue and tailored account management. You will be responsible for driving the adoption of Novo Nordisk therapies, identifying new business opportunities, and elevating standards of care for patients with cardiometabolic diseases. Working cross</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif;color:#002060">‑</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">functionally, you will combine scientific expertise, analytical thinking, and strong relationship</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif;color:#002060">‑</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">building skills to deliver impactful commercial results while upholding the company’s high ethical standards.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Key Accountabilities</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Develop and execute territory and account plans that support business objectives and align with brand and national strategies.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Build and maintain strong relationships with endocrinologists, diabetologists, obesity specialists, cardiologists and hospital stakeholders to ensure effective promotion of Novo Nordisk solutions.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Identify, access, and develop new strategic opportunities, including underutilized channels, and drive initiatives that expand market reach.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Lead commercial negotiations and close agreements that contribute to regional and national sales targets.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Collaborate closely with cross</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif;color:#002060">‑</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">functional partners (e.g., MSLs, PCR, Field Sales Managers) to deliver coordinated and high</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif;color:#002060">‑</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">quality customer engagement.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Capture and analyze customer insights, sales trends, and competitor activities, sharing learnings to support national planning and decision</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif;color:#002060">‑</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">making.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Represent Novo Nordisk with integrity, ensuring full compliance with regulations, internal policies, and the company’s ethical standards while contributing to national projects and medical congress activities.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#002060">Your new department</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Joining our Sales Field team means becoming part of a vibrant, mission‑driven community dedicated to improving the lives of people living with chronic diseases. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues who combine scientific excellence, deep market understanding, and genuine empathy for patients and healthcare professionals. We collaborate closely across functions, share insights, celebrate wins as a team, and empower each other to grow. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#001965"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#002060">Your skills &amp; qualifications</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"> </p> <p>Educational background in a relevant field such as science, healthcare, business, or management (or comparable professional experience).</p> <p>Fluency in German and English is required; additional European languages like French are a plus.</p> <p>3–5 years of experience in sales or customer-facing roles, ideally with exposure to complex products or services and interaction with professional stakeholders (e.g., in regulated or technical industries).</p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Track record in Key Account Management or strategic sales, with experience from FMCG, life sciences or healthcare viewed as a plus.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">High-performing, customer</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif;color:#002060">‑</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">centric mindset, with strong selling capabilities and ability to build lasting HCP relationships.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Strong business and industry understanding, able to analyse markets, identify opportunities and adapt in a fast</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif;color:#002060">‑</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">changing environment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Collaborative team player with personal leadership, capable of making things happen, innovating, and managing a diverse product portfolio with confidence.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Needs to live in the greater area of Bern &amp; Solothurn</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">What We Offer</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">In Novo Nordisk, you will be met with trust and exciting professional challenges. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated colleagues, who strive every day to deliver perfection to the many people living with chronical diseases using our devices. We are proud to make a difference and look forward to welcoming you here.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Contact </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">If you believe you are qualified, and are willing to take the challenge, please send your motivation letter, CV and relevant documentation directly via our online application tool.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Deadline </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Please submit your application via our online application tool by <strong>July 15th 2026.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060">Please note that we are reviewing applications on ongoing basis, therefore the position will be filled as soon as the successful candidate has been found. Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line manager before applying.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#565656"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002060"> </span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">At Novo Nordisk, we&apos;re not chasing quick fixes – we&apos;re creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we&apos;ve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what&apos;s possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we&apos;re making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.</span></span></span></p>

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