Scientific Sales Executive

By Admin ยท Pharma Sales, Marketing & Commercial

BANGALORE (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/8/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONSANOFIPharmaceuticals / Biotechnology
Sanofi

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive territory business plans to achieve sales targets and expand market share.
Conduct face-to-face promotional meetings with healthcare professionals (HCPs) to highlight product benefits and clinical efficacy.
Track, analyze, and report sales performance metrics, competitor actions, and market trends in the assigned territory.
Identify and develop new business opportunities, strategic accounts, and customer growth drivers within assigned geography.

Technical & Domain Expertise

Maintain in-depth, updated scientific knowledge of Sanofi products, target therapeutic areas, and competitive products.
Utilize CRM systems to record customer interactions, maintain detailed stakeholder insights, and schedule follow-ups.
Deliver clear, compliant, and impactful product presentations to HCPs in strict accordance with industry regulations and promotional guidelines.
Identify and promptly follow established corporate protocols for reporting adverse events and safety surveillance inquiries.

Customer Relationship Management & Collaboration

Build and nurture sustainable professional relationships with key healthcare decision-makers, physicians, and specialists.
Work closely with Key Account Managers to manage strategic accounts and enterprise healthcare providers.
Coordinate seamlessly with cross-functional internal teams including Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Field Operations.
Collaborate with medical teams when healthcare professionals request in-depth scientific or non-promotional medical data.

Compliance & Ethics

Strictly adhere to Sanofi corporate policies, ethical standards, local laws, and pharmaceutical industry regulations.
Maintain transparent, accurate records of all daily promotional activities, customer logs, and field expenses.
Clearly understand and respect regulatory boundaries between commercial/promotional activities and scientific engagement.

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

Pharmaceutical Field Sales
Territory Management
Sales Planning
CRM Systems
HCP Engagement
Product Presentations
Compliance & Pharmacovigilance Protocols

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Salaries for pharmaceutical sales professionals with around 4 years of field experience in major hubs like Bangalore generally offer competitive fixed compensation supplemented by performance-linked sales incentives, daily allowances, travel reimbursements, and comprehensive medical coverage.

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

The Scientific Sales Executive position serves as a foundation for a high-growth career within commercial pharmaceutical operations. High performers can advance into Key Account Manager, Area Sales Manager, Regional Business Manager, or transition laterally into Product Management, Brand Marketing, and Commercial Excellence roles within Sanofi.

APPLICATION ADVISORY

Highlight proven track records in territory growth, strong doctor relationship metrics, and experience with CRM technology. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of compliance standards governing promotional pharmaceutical communication during the interview process.

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