Renal / Rare Regional Director – East
Novartis
August 27, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Sales
Role: Regional Director overseeing customer engagement strategies and team leadership within the biopharma or healthcare sales environment. Objectives include developing regional business plans, enhancing customer experience, and driving sales performance aligned with national goals. Responsibilities encompass talent acquisition and development, setting and overseeing KPIs, executing regional strategies, managing budgets, and fostering an ethical, motivated team culture. Collaboration with cross-functional partners (Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Patient Services) and active participation in national leadership are integral. The role demands strategic thinking, team building, and analytical decision-making. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; 10+ years of experience in large, dispersed sales teams across pharma, biotech, healthcare, or related industries; 5+ years in frontline sales management with proven success in performance management, strategic planning, and talent development. High-value specifics include experience managing multi-regional teams, driving sales growth, and working within complex, matrixed environments. Travel requirements are 60-80%, with a valid driver’s license essential. Desirable skills include prior second-line sales leadership and knowledge of payer landscapes and specialty pharmacy. This field-based, remote role requires accessible location within the assigned region.