Vaccines Sales Representative - Algarve

About the role

MSD is looking for a Vaccines Sales Representative to cover the South of Portugal, based in the Algarve. The role covers an assigned territory, develops trusted customer relationships, executes territory and account plans and delivers personalized, compliant customer experiences through face-to-face and digital channels. It focuses on Primary Care and key local healthcare stakeholders, working closely with Sales Leadership, Brand and Customer Managers and Medical Affairs.

Key responsibilities

• Own the assigned territory and priority accounts with a strong commercial mindset, developing and executing a territory plan aligned with business priorities.
• Set, monitor and deliver territory and account objectives with disciplined follow-up.
• Build expertise in Primary Care, relevant therapeutic areas and the local healthcare context, including the Portuguese healthcare environment and decision-making processes.
• Build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, adapting communication to different audiences and roles.
• Execute personalized customer journeys across approved face-to-face and digital channels, using CRM and omnichannel tools to plan, execute and document interactions.
• Work with Sales Leadership, Brand and Customer Managers, Medical Affairs and other teams to share field insights and support Integrated Brand and Customer Plans.

Required profile

• University degree, preferably in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Business or another relevant discipline.
• Fluency in Portuguese and an appropriate level of English, with a valid driving licence and regular travel within the territory.
• Ability to work autonomously in a cross-functional team and to learn continuously in a fast-changing environment.

Required skills

• Understanding and communicating complex scientific and clinical information.
• Strong customer engagement, relationship-building and communication skills.
• Planning and managing territories and complex customer accounts.
• Digital fluency with CRM systems, Power BI dashboards and digital engagement tools.
• Use of approved AI tools responsibly and critically.