Novartis Posted August 12, 2026

Sales Representative Cardio (m/w/d)

Vienna, Austria Regular
Sales

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About this opportunity

#LI-HybridWe are looking for a motivated Sales Representative to drive engagement and build strong customer relationships in the cardio field across hospital and outpatient settings. You will play a key role in executing commercial strategies, developing account insights, and contributing to business growth through effective stakeholder management and collaboration.Location: West Austria

Key responsibilitiesIndependently engage and inform stakeholders in both outpatient and hospital settings, ideally within dermatology.Build, maintain, and continuously expand strong customer relationships across the assigned territory.Develop and execute strategic visit plans based on account plans, ensuring proper documentation of activities.Conduct territory analyses, including market and competitor insights, and translate findings into actionable plans.Execute marketing strategies effectively in close collaboration with Marketing and Sales Management to achieve revenue targets.Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and lead regional events to strengthen engagement.Participate in regional and national congresses and events within the therapeutic area.RequirementsCompleted pharmaceutical representative certification or a degree in human, veterinary, or dental medicine, pharmacy, or a comparable field; fluent in German and English with at least 2 years of pharmaceutical sales experience.Experience in field sales within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally including hospital settings.Strong team collaboration skills with proven ability to build and maintain professional networks.Customer-oriented mindset with flexibility and strong negotiation skills.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Strong organizational and project management capabilities.Valid driver’s license (Class B).Rewards At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. 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 a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 60,978.00 - 107,000.00 EUR  The 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. Further details will be provided during the application process.  Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics. 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.         In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 60,978.00/year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?  https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:  https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Sales
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Vienna, Austria
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 2393 comparable Sales roles across 138 biopharma companies.

2393Comparable roles tracked
2162Currently active
138Companies hiring similar roles
65Countries represented

Salary context

636 of 2393 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $60,978/yr – $107,000/yr
Lowest disclosed · Patient Coordinator 1 (PSC) · Novartis $37,200/yr – $69,200/yr
Highest disclosed · Vice President, Head of Oncology Sales · Novartis $274,400/yr – $509,600/yr
Peer group range $53,200 – $392,000 (median $135,500)

Where these roles are based

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United States1305
China403
India71
Japan56
Taiwan54
Germany50

+ 59 more countries

Seniority mix

956 of 2393 peers have a known seniority level

Senior437
Manager420
Director68
Associate Director11
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc9
Associate6
Executive/VP5

Therapeutic area mix

651 of 2393 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology186
Cardiovascular / CVRM135
Neuroscience118
Dermatology & Aesthetics47
Vaccines & Infectious Disease41
Respiratory38
Immunology32
Rare Disease30
Gastroenterology20
Ophthalmology4

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