At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic sales team to drive demand for innovative Cell Therapy services.
- Company: Join Johnson & Johnson, a leader in healthcare innovation and personal solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, tailored benefits, and support for your wellbeing and career growth.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in pharmaceutical sales, especially in Haematology, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.
Purpose of the Role
The National Sales Manager is a field-based commercial role responsible for building and leading a team of key account managers. The team will be accountable for creating the demand for the Cell Therapy service, driving referrals from inside the treating centres and from other NHS Haematology referral Centres.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, inspire, and manage a high-performing sales team.
- Own national sales targets and ensure delivery of revenue and market share objectives.
- Drive Sales Force Effectiveness – improve productivity and consistency across the team by implementing best practices and optimizing execution.
- Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration – work with Marketing, Medical and Market Access to ensure aligned execution.
- Leverage Data and Analytics – use data, insights, and digital tools to improve targeting, performance, and decision-making.
- Deliver Launch Excellence and Market Growth – lead successful product launches and drive sustained market growth and patient access.
Role Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership experience in pharmaceutical sales or commercial roles, ideally within Haematology.
- Strong scientific and clinical acumen with the ability to communicate complex data clearly and credibly.
- Strategic mindset with strong business planning and execution capability.
- Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
- High levels of accountability, ownership and learning agility.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix and cross‑functional environment.
- ABPI qualification preferred.
Benefits
It’s important to us that you feel you can bring your whole self to work; we provide an environment for you to fulfil your career aspirations as well as promoting your physical and mental wellbeing. As part of our offering, you will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as benefits that can be tailored to what is valuable to you throughout different stages of your life. Examples include private healthcare, retail vouchers, discounted & subsidised gym memberships and support for community projects as part of our global Corporate Social Responsibility programme.
Office Location
From mid‑2026, our offices in Wokingham and High Wycombe will move into a modern Johnson & Johnson office in central Maidenhead, conveniently situated next to the train station.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
National Sales Manager employer: 7360-Janssen-Cilag Limited Legal Entity
At Johnson & Johnson, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions health and innovation. Our collaborative work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering tailored benefits such as private healthcare and wellness programmes to support our employees' diverse needs. With a commitment to inclusivity and a modern office location in Maidenhead, we empower our team to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
Contact Details:
7360-Janssen-Cilag Limited Legal Entity Recruitment Team