Job Description Summary
Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. By creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.Join us in the role of National Commercial Manager- the future is ours to shape!
The role of the National Commercial Manager (NCM) is a key, strategic leadership position. Its main objective is to define and implement a unified, cross-customer commercial strategy that integrates activities across different channels and business partners. The person in this role is also responsible for the development and motivation of the Key Account Managers team and for achieving the company’s commercial and financial goals.
The role combines leadership with business, strategic thinking with execution, and results-orientation with genuine care for people. It goes beyond managing relationships with individual customers—its focus is on integration, synergy, and growth across the entire commercial area.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Team Management (KAM team)
- Leading a team of Key Account Managers (≥7 people), including motivation, goal setting, and capability development (coaching, mentoring, training).
- Building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
- Participating in key client meetings as a senior counterpart in negotiation processes (the role requires mobile work for 50% of the time).
Strategic Commercial Management
- Creating and implementing a cross-customer commercial strategy based on market data, company objectives, and segment specifics.
- Integrating commercial activities across various sales channels and business partners.
- Participating in the creation of annual business plans and strategic decision-making.
Sales and Financial Target Delivery
- Responsibility for delivering sales and financial results (over 230 million USD ExF annually).
- Managing promotional and trade budgets, analyzing the profitability of partnerships.
- Monitoring and executing Joint Business Plans (JBP) with key clients.
Revenue Growth Management (RGM)
- Developing and implementing RGM strategies (pricing, promotions, assortment, sales channels).
- Optimizing discount and promotion policies based on data (PEX, ROI, IQVIA).
- Customer segmentation and developing tailored commercial offers based on market trends.
Budget and Efficiency Management
- Planning, allocation, and control of promotional and trade budgets.
- Maximizing cost-efficiency and analyzing return on investment.
- Initiating activities that support revenue and profitability growth.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Close cooperation with sales, marketing, finance, trade marketing, and planning teams.
- Ensuring consistency between promotional activities and commercial objectives.
Digital Transformation and E-commerce Development
- Creating and implementing digital strategy in the area of sales.
- Developing e-commerce channels as part of the company’s overall commercial strategy.
Requirements:
Professional Experience and Skills
- Minimum 8 years of experience in sales, including 3–5 years in a managerial position (experience managing a Key Account Management team preferred).
- Proven success in executing commercial strategies and achieving sales targets
- Experience in pharmaceutical industry
- Practical knowledge of Revenue Growth Management (RGM) mechanisms, including pricing strategies, discounting, and promotions.
- Experience in creating and executing Joint Business Plans (JBP) with key clients.
- Familiarity with analytical tools and working with data (PEX, ROI, IQVIA, or other market data systems).
Strategic and Leadership Skills
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to connect long-term vision with operational execution.
- Mature leadership—ability to motivate, inspire, and develop teams and foster a culture of high accountability.
- Ability to integrate commercial activities across multiple channels and business partners.
Interpersonal and Business Competencies
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, including experience in Top-to-Top meetings.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Results-driven mindset, P&L ownership, strong business acumen, and market understanding.
Additional Assets
- Experience in sales digitalization projects and/or e-commerce channel development.
- Familiarity with trade marketing tools and processes and developing tailored commercial offers.
- Higher education (preferred fields: economics, management, marketing, commerce, or related).
- Good command of English enabling effective business communication.
Our offer:
- Development within experienced and highly motivated team of experts
- Development opportunities through additional training across the organization
- Company car for personal use
- Annual bonus based on company and personal performance
- Multisport or Kultura+ card
- Private medical care for you and your family (LUX MED)
- Lunch card - 450 PLN
- Life insurance for you and your loved ones (Unum)
- Two additional paid days off per year granted by the employer
- Financial bonuses (e.g. holiday bonuses, attendance contests), gift packages and seasonal presents
- Option to participate in the Company Pension Plan
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!
Join us!
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Skills Desired
Budget Management, Commercial Excellence, Digital Transformation, Growth Strategies, Leadership, Revenue Growth, Sales Targets, Strategic Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Team WorkSandoz Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are consistently described as core components across U.S. roles and materials. Feedback suggests the medical offering is broad and a standard pillar of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match described as generous is commonly included for U.S. roles. This savings support is positioned alongside other primary benefits as part of total rewards.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity eligibility is noted for many positions and a global all‑employee share program is being introduced from 2026. These elements add upside beyond base salary and annual bonus.
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Sandoz is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines. Our Purpose is to pioneer access to medicines for patients globally. We are on a mission to drive innovation in the healthcare industry by freeing up resources sustainably and responsibly while continuing to address global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance. We are present in more than 100 countries and our medicines serve some 500 million people every year. We have two main global businesses: Generics - divided between standard generics and complex generics - and Biosimilars.
