Medical Sales Learner (X4) needed at Novartis

Job Description Summary

• The Novartis Learnership Programme is open to the unemployed youth of South Africa. The Medical Sales Representative Learnership aims to provide experience and exposure to our field force environment.
• The learner will assist in the promotion of Novartis portfolio and services to customers by providing information and education that enables optimized patient outcomes

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Behave ethically, comply with regulatory requirements and adhere to Novartis values and behaviours.
• Assist in ensuring all required documents are in order for events and sponsorships.
• Assist in using the Besure system and uploading marketing events for approvals.
• Be comfortable with using the various digital tools that are available, as well as sup-porting the team in rolling out selected digital initiatives (applications, webcasts etc) under close supervision.
• Perform literature searches on designated topics and assist with preparation of documents.
• Shadow and assist Customer Engagement Consultants in daily work requirements.
• Assist with any other initiatives that may arise from time to time.
• Reporting of adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products to the within 24 hours of awareness.

Minimum Requirements:

Education

• University degree in science and/or business, marketing or Equivalent is preferred

Skills:

• Scientific acumen, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Must be able to adapt, organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a matrix-environment as part of a
• An understanding of internal/external ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong personal integrity, teamwork abilities, and customer focus are necessary.
• Project management skills and high drive to execute scientific activities timeously.

NB: In order to be considered for the learnership:

• No prior work experience is mandatory.
• Your application must be supported by a motivational letter and your academic transcripts.
• 2-3 Years unendorsed SA Driver’s license is essential.
• Must be a South African Citizen.
• Ages between 18 – 35 Years.

End Date: December 31, 2025