The Senior Portfolio Account Specialist is expected to build and manage strong relationships with healthcare professionals, hospitals, pharmacies, and other customers across an assigned territory. Requirements typically include relevant commercial or healthcare experience, a strong understanding of pharmaceutical products and the Australian healthcare environment, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to interpret sales data and develop account plans. The successful candidate will promote Novartis medicines responsibly, identify business opportunities, achieve agreed sales objectives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain high standards of compliance and customer service. Strategic account management, customer engagement, territory planning, and a willingness to travel are likely to be important aspects of the role.
Novartis is a global medicines company focused on discovering and developing innovative treatments for serious and complex health conditions. Headquartered in Switzerland, the company operates across numerous international markets and invests heavily in research, clinical development, digital capabilities, and patient access. Its key therapeutic areas include cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, immunology, neuroscience, oncology, and hematology. In Australia, Novartis works with healthcare professionals, hospitals, government bodies, patients, and industry partners to support the appropriate use and availability of its medicines. The company places emphasis on scientific innovation, ethical customer engagement, diversity, inclusion, and improving patient outcomes. Employees commonly work in cross-functional teams spanning commercial operations, medical affairs, market access, regulatory functions, and research.
Australia offers opportunities in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, engineering, education, construction, finance, and skilled trades, with major employment centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Workplace culture is generally collaborative, practical, relatively informal, and focused on clear communication, safety, and work-life balance. The lifestyle combines modern cities, beaches, outdoor activities, diverse food, and strong public services, although housing and transport costs can be high in major cities. For relocation, skilled professionals may consider employer-sponsored visas, the Skilled Independent visa, state-nominated pathways, or temporary skilled visas, depending on occupation, qualifications, English ability, and experience. Applicants should check current requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Healthcare and pharmaceutical professionals may also need relevant Australian registration or industry compliance checks.
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