Senior Sales Representative

Role summary

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The Senior Sales Representative is responsible for promoting Novartis medicines to healthcare professionals and achieving sales objectives across an assigned territory in Hong Kong. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree, relevant pharmaceutical or healthcare sales experience, strong communication and presentation skills, customer relationship management ability, and fluency in English and Cantonese or Mandarin. Candidates are expected to understand the local healthcare environment, communicate clinical and product information accurately, work compliantly within industry regulations, analyze territory performance, and collaborate effectively with medical, marketing, and market access teams. A customer-focused mindset, commercial judgment, resilience, ethical conduct, and willingness to travel regularly are important for success.

About the employer

Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines. Its major therapeutic areas include cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, immunology, neuroscience, oncology, and hematology. The company combines scientific research, advanced technology, clinical development, and commercial expertise to address significant unmet healthcare needs. Novartis operates in many countries and works with healthcare professionals, hospitals, governments, and patient organizations to improve access to treatment. Its Hong Kong operations support the introduction and responsible use of medicines in the local healthcare system. Employees typically work in cross-functional, international teams and are expected to demonstrate integrity, inclusion, evidence-based decision-making, and a strong commitment to patients. Benefits and career development opportunities vary according to role, local employment terms, and business needs.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong offers strong opportunities in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, finance, technology, logistics, professional services, and multinational companies. The work culture is fast-paced, relationship-oriented, and generally respectful of hierarchy, while English is widely used in business; Cantonese is valuable for customer-facing roles. The city combines dense urban living, excellent public transport, international dining, shopping, beaches, hiking trails, and easy access to nearby islands and mainland China. Housing can be expensive, particularly in central districts, so many professionals consider areas such as Kowloon, the New Territories, or Hong Kong Island outside core business zones. Foreign employees generally need an employment visa sponsored by their employer, with qualifications and a confirmed job offer required; dependants may usually apply for accompanying visas. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, healthcare coverage, banking, and tax advice before relocation.