National Sales Manager - Innovative Portfolio Date: Jan 20, 2026 Location: Bucharest, Romania, 011171 Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals Job Id: 65645 **We Are Teva** We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together. **The opportunity** The National Sales Manager is responsible for leading and driving the national commercial performance of the innovative portfolio. The role combines strong sales leadership with solid marketing understanding, ensuring effective translation of brand strategy into field execution. The position plays a key role in shaping commercial strategy, developing high-performing teams and delivering sustainable growth, in full compliance with local regulations and ethical standards. Location: Bucharest (preferred) **Responsibilities** **Sales strategy & performance** • Define and implement the national sales strategy for the innovative portfolio, aligned with company objectives. • Ensure achievement of national sales targets, market share and profitability goals. • Analyze market performance, competitive landscape and local market dynamics to identify growth opportunities and risks. • Optimize field force effectiveness and resource allocation at national level. **Leadership & people management** • Lead, coach and develop the national sales team (Regional Sales Managers / Key Account Managers / Sales Representatives, as applicable). • Set clear performance objectives, KPIs and individual development plans. • Drive a high-performance culture through continuous coaching, feedback and performance reviews. • Foster collaboration, accountability and engagement across the sales organization. **Marketing collaboration & execution** • Actively contribute to brand strategy, marketing plans and promotional campaigns. • Translate marketing strategy into effective field execution and customer engagement plans. • Provide structured field insights and market feedback to support brand positioning and tactical decisions. • Support product launches and life-cycle management from a commercial perspective. • Ensure consistency of messaging and promotional excellence across the field. **Key account & stakeholder management** • Oversee national key account strategy and KOL engagement. • Personally support strategic national accounts and top-tier institutions when required. • Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including KOLs and healthcare institutions. **Cross-functional collaboration** • Work closely with Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Supply Chain, Finance and the Country Leadership Team. • Ensure strong alignment between commercial strategy, brand objectives and operational execution. **Planning, budgeting & compliance** • Develop and manage the national sales budget, ensuring efficient and compliant use of resources. • Monitor, control and report sales activities, performance and costs. • Ensure full compliance with company policies, ARPIM/APMGR Code of Ethics and all applicable Romanian laws and regulations. **Main stakeholders** • Internal: Country Leadership Team, Commercial, Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Supply Chain, Finance • External: Physicians, KOLs, healthcare institutions, distributors, relevant healthcare partners. **Core competencies** • Strong leadership and people management skills • Strategic and analytical thinking with strong business acumen • Solid sales management and key account management expertise • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical marketing principles and brand strategy • Ability to integrate sales execution with marketing objectives • Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills • High ethical standards and compliance mindset • Collaborative and customer-centric approach **Specific role requirements** • University degree • Advanced English proficiency • Minimum 8–10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 3–5 years in a sales management role • Experience with innovative portfolios; neurology or oncology experience is a plus • Previous exposure to marketing activities, brand management or product launches is a strong advantage • Proven experience in leading regional or national sales teams • Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Office) • Willingness to travel extensively nationwide • Clean driving licence **How We’ll Take Care of You ** At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community.  When it comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way. **Already Working @TEVA?** If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees. 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