Scientific Sales Executive

By Admin · Pharma Sales, Marketing & Commercial

HYDERABAD (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 11/7/2026
PHARMAFull time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONSANOFIPharmaceuticals / Biotechnology
Sanofi

ROLE OVERVIEW

Sanofi’s Scientific Sales Executive role in Hyderabad is a frontline commercial position that connects innovative pharmaceutical therapies with prescribing healthcare professionals. As a trusted scientific partner, the executive translates complex product data into compliant, clinically relevant dialogues that support appropriate patient care. This role is critical to Sanofi’s market-share growth across key therapeutic areas, requiring territory ownership, CRM-driven insights, and close collaboration with medical affairs, marketing, and key account teams. For ambitious life-sciences graduates, it offers structured exposure to pharmaceutical sales, product launches, and healthcare policy dynamics. Success here builds a strong foundation for senior commercial, training, or market-access careers. The position suits candidates who combine scientific curiosity with relationship-building skills and an uncompromising commitment to ethical promotion. Sanofi’s inclusive culture and robust training infrastructure make Hyderabad an excellent launchpad for a high-impact pharma commercial career.

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • •Develop and execute territory business plans for Hyderabad, achieving monthly sales targets across assigned Sanofi therapeutic portfolios.
  • •Conduct daily face-to-face and virtual meetings with healthcare professionals to deliver compliant product presentations and clinical updates.
  • •Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with prescribers, key decision-makers, and local institutional stakeholders.
  • •Track sales performance metrics, market trends, and competitor activity using CRM and analytics dashboards regularly.
  • •Identify new business opportunities, expand prescriber base, and collaborate with Key Account Managers on strategic hospital accounts.
  • •Record all customer interactions, insights, and adverse event reports promptly in full compliance with pharmacovigilance protocols.
  • •Coordinate closely with marketing, medical affairs, and training teams to share field insights and execute brand strategies.
  • •Stay fully current on therapeutic area knowledge, healthcare policies, and Sanofi product data to support scientific exchange.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Pharm, or M.Pharm from a recognized Indian university.
  • 2–3 years of proven field-based pharmaceutical sales experience, preferably in a multinational or leading Indian pharma company.
  • Strong understanding of assigned therapeutic areas, product portfolios, and healthcare professional engagement.
  • Valid driving licence and willingness to travel extensively within the assigned Hyderabad territory.
  • Fluency in English and Telugu or Hindi for effective healthcare professional communication.
  • Demonstrated track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Knowledge of CRM systems, compliance guidelines, and pharmacovigilance adverse event reporting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • •Experience in cardiology, diabetes, or vaccines therapeutic areas
  • •Key Account Management exposure
  • •Multilingual proficiency (Telugu, Hindi)
  • •Digital detailing / omnichannel engagement
  • •Prior product launch experience

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

Pharmaceutical Product Detailing
Territory Business Planning
Healthcare Professional Relationship Management
CRM Tools (e.g., Veeva, Salesforce)
ICH-GCP & Pharmacovigilance Reporting
Sales Data Analysis & Forecasting
Therapeutic Area Knowledge
Negotiation & Presentation Skills
Compliance & Ethical Promotion
Key Account Coordination

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

Sanofi is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to human health. It researches, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative therapeutic solutions with a focus on specialty care, vaccines, general medicines, and consumer healthcare products. The company aims to prevent and treat a wide range of diseases worldwide.

TEAM SIZE: Approximately 90,000 employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology

EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP

Starting as a Scientific Sales Executive, high performers can progress to Senior Scientific Sales Executive or Key Account Manager within 2–3 years, then to Area Sales Manager or Brand/Product Manager in 4–5 years. Sanofi’s structured talent reviews, training academies, and internal mobility support transitions into medical affairs, marketing, market access, or training roles. In India, experienced pharma sales professionals are highly sought after by multinational and Indian companies for commercial leadership, therapy-area specialist, and health-tech engagement positions. Demonstrated territory ownership, launch contribution, and compliance discipline accelerate promotion. Some candidates also pivot into clinical research, pharmacovigilance, or healthcare consulting after adding relevant certifications. Long-term options include National Sales Manager, Commercial Excellence Lead, or Business Unit Head roles.

APPLICATION ADVISORY

Tailor your resume to highlight quantified sales achievements, territory growth, and therapeutic-area exposure. Prepare for case-based questions on territory planning, objection handling, and compliant HCP engagement. Revise Sanofi’s key products, pipeline, and competitors in diabetes, vaccines, and specialty care. Be ready to discuss how you use CRM data to prioritize accounts and report adverse events. Demonstrate strong listening, ethical promotion, and negotiation skills. Bring examples of cross-functional collaboration with medical affairs or marketing. For interviews, practice a 30-60-90-day territory plan and show genuine interest in Sanofi’s patient-centric mission.

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