Novartis Posted August 4, 2026

Sales & Marketing Manager (KAM) Rare Disease

Rotkreuz (Field-Based), Switzerland Regular
Sales Rare Disease Manager

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About this opportunity

Location: Field-based, Switzerland-wide #LI-HybridPurpose of the role:The Sales & Marketing Manager leads and drives the sales and marketing strategy for Rare Neurological Diseases in Switzerland. They understand the patient, accounts and market needs as well as untapped business opportunities while exploring economic and clinical influence to improve healthcare delivery and accelerate patient access. In this role, you are responsible for key account management at national level, managing the business relationship and activities with key accounts and relevant stakeholders. You will develop a deep understanding of customer challenges with respect to patients, identifying and implementing solutions that enhance patient care. In addition, you will also own the marketing activities for this area by translating the insights into brand and tactical plans, coordinating local promotional initiatives, and ensuring alignment between field execution and overall marketing strategy.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Build Swiss Rare Neurological Disease roadmap, defining the strategic approach to address estimated patient pool and translate it into actionable account strategies and measurable business objectivesDrive sales, product promotion and development in the designated accounts and their respective referral networks to achieve sales broader performance targets for assigned territory and sales objectivesDevelop customer development strategy, dedicated Key Account Management action plans, aligns on account objectives and executesAnalyze market situation, including competitive intelligence activities on key accounts and competitors. Take proactive leadership role as a strategic scientific partner for customers in collaboration with other field matrix colleagues/cross-functional teams, driving initiatives to strengthen healthcare systems and to improve patient access and outcomesLead the preparation of marketing strategies and individual tactical plans and shape assessment of future potential and initiation of key value-adding programs for the accountsTake ownership and accountability in building effective collaboration between Medical, Supply, Quality and other internal stakeholder in E2E process, fostering a patient-centric culture of openness, accountability and trustWhat you’ll bring to the role:University degree in business or life sciencesFull professional proficiency in German and English, with French proficiency considered a strong advantageProven experience as Field Force, as KAM and/or Sales Rep in the pharma industry, ideally in Neurology/ Rare DiseaseExperience in Marketing in the pharma industry preferred, ideally in actively rolling out campaignsIn-depth knowledge of Swiss customer/ marketplace, key dynamics and current knowledge of key competitors and strategies within the Therapeutic AreaKnowledge of the Swiss Healthcare SystemStrong analytical and strategic skills coupled with an entrepreneurial mindsetBenefits & Rewards At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.   Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 99.400,00 - 184.600,00  CHF  The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.   In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.   The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.   Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf   Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Accessibility and Accommodation:Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Sales
Therapeutic area
Rare Disease
Location
Rotkreuz (Field-Based), Switzerland
Employment type
Regular

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Sales role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 436 comparable Manager Sales roles across 63 biopharma companies.

436Comparable roles tracked
378Currently active
63Companies hiring similar roles
46Countries represented

Salary context

85 of 436 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Case Manager 2 (Care Navigator)- Multiple Positions · Novartis $45,300/yr – $84,100/yr
Highest disclosed · Regional General Manager - Vaccines Southeast · Sanofi Vaccines US Inc. $232,500/yr – $387,500/yr
Peer group range $64,700 – $310,000 (median $178,750)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 436 comparable roles

United States214
China37
India29
Germany23
Vietnam12
Japan10

+ 40 more countries

Seniority mix

436 of 436 peers have a known seniority level

Manager419
Associate Director11
Associate6

Therapeutic area mix

122 of 436 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology44
Rare Disease17
Cardiovascular / CVRM17
Vaccines & Infectious Disease14
Dermatology & Aesthetics9
Neuroscience7
Immunology6
Respiratory6
Ophthalmology1
Gastroenterology1

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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Unmatched or unknown dimensions score exactly the same: 0 points, never a partial guess. A role we know almost nothing about beyond its function bottoms out at 25%; it never inflates to 100% just because there's little to compare against. Seniority uses a defined ladder (Associate → Manager → Associate Director → Senior → Principal → Director → Senior Director → Executive/VP) so "Director" and "Senior Director" count as adjacent, but "Director" and "Executive/VP" do not.