The Account Manager – Oncology is responsible for building trusted relationships with oncology specialists, hospitals, and healthcare stakeholders across Australia. Requirements typically include relevant tertiary qualifications, pharmaceutical or healthcare sales experience, strong knowledge of oncology, and the ability to work compliantly within industry regulations. A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel are generally expected. The successful candidate should demonstrate consultative selling, clear communication, commercial awareness, effective territory planning, and strong customer engagement skills. They will be expected to achieve sales objectives, identify patient and system needs, collaborate with medical and market access teams, and represent Novartis professionally while prioritising ethical and patient-focused outcomes.
Novartis is a global medicines company focused on discovering and developing innovative treatments for serious and chronic diseases. Headquartered in Switzerland, the company operates across numerous international markets, including Australia. Its key therapeutic areas include oncology, immunology, cardiovascular and renal conditions, neuroscience, and rare diseases. Novartis combines pharmaceutical research, clinical development, digital capabilities, and commercial expertise to improve patient outcomes. In Australia, its teams work with healthcare professionals, hospitals, government bodies, and patient communities to support appropriate access to medicines and evidence-based care. The organisation promotes scientific innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and ethical business conduct. Employees typically work in cross-functional environments involving sales, medical affairs, market access, regulatory, and commercial operations.
Australia offers strong opportunities in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, technology, engineering, construction, education, and professional services. Major employment hubs include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra, while regional areas may offer opportunities in healthcare, mining, agriculture, and tourism. Australian workplace culture is generally collaborative, direct, informal, and focused on work-life balance. Lifestyle highlights include beaches, national parks, multicultural food, outdoor activities, and a high standard of living, although housing and transport costs can be significant in major cities. Skilled overseas applicants may need employer sponsorship, a skilled visa, or another appropriate work permit; requirements depend on occupation, qualifications, experience, and English ability. Relocating usually involves arranging health insurance, tax registration, banking, accommodation, and a local driving licence. Australia is geographically large, so travel between cities can be time-consuming and costly.
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