Sales Specialist Neuroscience - South

About the role

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is hiring a Sales Specialist for its neuroscience portfolio in the South of Portugal (Porto Salvo). This is an entry-to-developing commercial role working in a territory, reporting to the Sales Manager and collaborating with marketing, medical affairs, market access and other partners. The role is commission eligible.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve agreed sales and activity objectives for the assigned territory in line with brand strategy and business priorities.
• Build and maintain ethical, value-based relationships with healthcare professionals, hospital stakeholders and customer groups.
• Develop knowledge of products, disease areas, clinical evidence, patient pathways, competitors and customer needs.
• Prepare and run customer-specific pre-call and post-call plans using approved promotional materials.
• Identify territory opportunities and account priorities from data, market insights and field observations.
• Contribute to brand plans, launches, customer engagement and medical education events.
• Maintain accurate customer information, activity records and territory plans in company systems.
• Monitor performance indicators and escalate insights and risks to the Sales Manager.
• Work in full compliance with J&J policies, compliance requirements and local regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, Business, Marketing, Management or a related field; additional training in healthcare, sales, marketing, data analytics or business management is an advantage.
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical devices or life sciences sales is preferred; strong potential and relevant academic background may also be considered.
• Fluency in Portuguese and good command of written and spoken English.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel regularly within the territory, including occasional overnight stays.

Required skills

• Ability to explain scientific and clinical information accurately and in compliance.
• Strong analytical capability and planning, organisation and follow-through.
• Collaborative mindset in a matrix, cross-functional environment.
• High standards of ethics, compliance and integrity.

What we offer

• Anticipated base pay of EUR 27,200 to EUR 43,815.
• Annual bonus and/or sales commissions depending on pay grade and location.
• Vacation days, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement and caregiver leave, well-being reimbursement and health programmes.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards, and insurance plans for eligible employees and dependents.