Senior Sales Representative

Role summary

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Novartis is seeking a Senior Sales Representative in Hong Kong to promote assigned medicines, develop trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, and achieve sales objectives. Candidates are generally expected to have pharmaceutical or healthcare sales experience, strong communication and presentation skills, commercial awareness, and a solid understanding of the local healthcare environment. The role requires ethical promotion of products, effective territory planning, accurate reporting, collaboration with medical and commercial colleagues, and consistent achievement of performance targets. Fluency in English and relevant local languages, customer focus, resilience, and the ability to work independently are likely to be important.

About the employer

Novartis is a global medicines company headquartered in Switzerland and focused on researching, developing, and delivering innovative treatments. Its work spans areas such as cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, immunology, neuroscience, oncology, and rare diseases. The company combines scientific research, clinical development, digital capabilities, and commercial expertise to address significant healthcare needs. Novartis operates in many countries and works with healthcare professionals, hospitals, regulators, and patient communities to improve treatment outcomes. In Hong Kong, its commercial and medical teams support the responsible introduction and use of innovative medicines within the local healthcare system. Employees typically work in a collaborative, international environment that emphasizes ethics, inclusion, scientific excellence, customer understanding, and measurable patient impact.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong offers strong opportunities in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, finance, technology, logistics, professional services, and retail. Its culture blends Cantonese traditions with international influences, and workplaces are generally fast-paced, relationship-oriented, and multilingual. Life is convenient, with excellent public transport, diverse food, coastal hiking trails, beaches, and vibrant neighborhoods across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. Housing is expensive, although salaries in multinational companies may include bonuses, medical coverage, or other allowances. Most foreign professionals need an employment visa sponsored by an eligible employer; applicants normally need a confirmed job, relevant qualifications or experience, and a salary appropriate for the role. Dependants may usually apply for dependant visas. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, an identity card, banking, healthcare coverage, and tax registration. Exploring districts before signing a lease is advisable.