Sr/Sales Representative – Oncology, North Area

Role summary

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The Senior Sales Representative will promote Novartis oncology products to healthcare professionals across Taiwan’s northern area, develop territory plans, build relationships with hospitals and specialists, and achieve agreed sales targets. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree, relevant pharmaceutical or healthcare sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and knowledge of oncology treatment pathways. Experience working with hospital accounts, multidisciplinary teams, and market-access stakeholders is highly valued. The candidate is expected to demonstrate ethical, customer-focused selling, accurate product communication, effective territory management, and close collaboration with medical, marketing, and market-access colleagues. Fluency in Mandarin and professional English, willingness to travel, and familiarity with Taiwan’s healthcare system are likely expected.

About the employer

Novartis is a Switzerland-based global medicines company focused on innovative pharmaceuticals. Its major therapeutic areas include oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, and other high-impact conditions. The company researches, develops, manufactures, and commercializes prescription medicines for patients worldwide. Novartis works with healthcare professionals, hospitals, regulators, and patient organizations to improve treatment outcomes and expand access to advanced therapies. Its oncology business includes targeted therapies, radioligand therapies, and other innovative treatments. The company promotes a science-led, patient-focused culture and offers opportunities across commercial, medical, research, manufacturing, technology, and corporate functions. In Taiwan, Novartis operates within a sophisticated healthcare market and collaborates with local medical institutions and reimbursement stakeholders to support responsible access to innovative medicines.

Working in Taiwan

Taiwan offers strong opportunities in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, finance, and international business. Taipei and New Taipei are the main centers for multinational companies and medical-sector roles, while Taichung and Kaohsiung also provide growing employment options. Taiwanese culture combines Chinese traditions with Japanese and global influences, and workplaces generally value professionalism, relationships, teamwork, and respect for seniority. Living costs are moderate compared with many major Asian cities, public transport is excellent, healthcare is accessible, and night markets, mountains, beaches, and hot springs provide varied leisure options. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate employment visa or residence certificate. Qualifications, salary, health checks, and documentation may be required. Learning basic Mandarin is useful for daily life and customer-facing work, although international companies often use English internally.