Area Head, Cardio Renal Metabolism

In this role you lead CRM commercial activities across your region to drive commercial success and customer engagement. You will align TA strategies with regional execution, guiding cross-functional collaboration to deliver strong sales performance. You’ll develop and mentor Field-based teams across Primary Care, Specialist, and Strategic Accounts, shaping regional plans and partnerships. The position offers impact in a fast-paced, global environment with a clear focus on growth, collaboration and patient and animal health.

• Headspace wellbeing program
• OpenUP
• LinkedIn Learning Premium
• Virtual Campus Lifelong learning
• competitive salary
• 8% holiday pay and company pension scheme​

• Act as the senior CRM commercial interface with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Omnichannel and other stakeholders
• Translate TA strategy into regional commercial priorities, objectives and execution plans
• Create and implement a regional sales plan aligned with strategic goals
• Drive sales and market share growth while identifying new business opportunities
• Lead, mentor and develop the sales team to achieve targets
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to execute business plans
• Coach the team to improve customer engagement using data-driven insights and tools
• Deliver compelling value propositions tailored to customer needs and market conditions
• Leverage data to inform sales strategies and customer interactions

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, Life Sciences, or related field
• At least 8 years of sales experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• 3–5 years in people management
• Experience leading diverse sales teams across Primary Care and Specialist segments (advantage)
• Strong expertise in sales leadership and strategic account management
• Solid networks and understanding of the Dutch healthcare system
• Proficiency in Dutch and English
• Strong business acumen and ability to assess regional market dynamics and financial drivers
• Data-driven mindset with expertise in sales execution, account management and performance optimization
• Advanced coaching skills and a people-centric approach to development
• Ability to collaborate with Marketing, Omnichannel and cross-functional teams
• Valid driver’s license

• leadership and people management
• customer-focused communication
• data-driven decision making
• sales leadership
• strategic account management
• data analytics in sales