Pharma Field Sales
- Cardiometabolic Care Specialist I
- Cardio Nephrology
- Springfield Illinois
Employer
Novo Nordisk
Location
Springfield, IL
Start date
Apr 25, 2026
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Job Details About the Department The Cardiometabolic Care Sales Team is at the forefront of US sales efforts for Novo Nordisk's robust cardiometabolic product portfolio, which includes world-class therapies for treating multi-morbid conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and the reduction of major adverse cardiovascular events.
Our ambition is to advance broad cardiometabolic disease management by bringing exciting new therapies to market to improve patient outcomes. As a team member, you will connect therapies to new specialties, build cardiometabolic advocates, and apply learnings that impact local markets and the organization in a cross-collaborative way. At Novo Nordisk, we create value by having a patient-centered approach and are committed to providing innovation to the benefit of our stakeholders. We focus on personal performance and development and have a culture centered on helping leaders create the conditions for people to be at their best. If you want to join a highly diverse and collaborative team and are ready to take the next step in your career with a company committed to meeting the evolving needs of patients with cardiometabolic diseases, come join us! The Position Consistently achieves goals and maximizes sales by executing local Sales and Marketing strategies to promote Novo Nordisk products to HCPs (e.g. HEP/GI ) and key customers. Relationships Externally, the Specialty Field Sales Representative maintains relationships with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other key personnel in health care settings and major academic and large community health systems. The Specialty Field Sales Representative also assists their target physicians with their local clinical and educational initiatives by coordinating company resources (e.g., counterparts, materials, information, initiatives, etc.) to ensure an aligned approach to benefit improved patient health. Internally, the Specialty Field Sales Representative reports to the District Business Manager of the specific sales territory. The Specialty Field Sales Representative interacts on a regular basis with other field-based employees (e.g., DBMs, DCSs, Market Access Team, Diabetes Educators, Medical Liaisons) covering the same geographic areas. The Specialty Field Sales Representative actively shares information and plans to develop a common understanding of individual customers and overlapping market dynamics to ensure a coordinated approach. Essential Functions Demonstrates competencies on a consistent basis with territory level impactDrives sales, seeks wins, and drives outcomes to exceed goalsCollaborates at a high level by sharing key customer insights/trends with colleagues and stakeholdersLeads team/partner initiatives to consistently drive results based on understanding of hcp influence across total geographyIdentifies and leverages key customer insights to remain ahead of market trends and developmentsConsistently seeks wins and drives successful outcomesRecognizes opportunities to productively and respectably challenge and influence target physicians' approach to patient management and adds value by sharing new information and unique insightsLeverages superior understanding of complexities within the targeted physician customer base in order to maximize performanceApplies high level business acumen and analytical skills to continually advance the business and drive exceptional resultsExhibits product and disease state fluencyEmploys an account mindset by understanding the complexity and dynamics of the local market and adapt to business priorities (e.g. makes trade-offs to decide time spent in account vs. results)Adapts and learns new skills to succeed in new environments; flexible to build upon what is availableEffectively develops and employs business and tailored account plans, employs keen business acumen and analysis, and utilizes developed tools and resources to address patient needs and meet sales goals and objectivesDemonstrates a keen ability to both think broadly across relevant stakeholders to ensure future success, as well as executing against immediate opportunities to drive performanceCoordinates and collaborates with other representatives to leverage provider relationships in both Endo and PCP segments to drive results across total geographyExecutes sales strategies based on evaluation of customer needs, dynamics, trends, and competitors' products or servicesMaintains required activity records/reports, including timely and accurate transmission of call dataUnderstand the scientific and clinical underpinnings of brand strategies and the implications and importance of generating advocacy and support for themDemonstrates professionalism and a customer-focused approach with internal and external stakeholders by actively listening, identifying and addressing customers and patients' needs, and keeping commitmentsDemonstrates proficiency in implementing the Novo Nordisk Way selling model with external customers and during company sponsored meetings:
Strategic Planning
- Pre-Call Planning, Post-Call AnalysisCreates Customer Engagement-Open Purposefully, Uncover NeedsAdapts Approach-Provide Solutions and Deliver Core Messages, Resolve ObjectionsCall to Action-Gain Commitment with Impact, Transition
For launch of new products, programs and services, establishes alignment among targeted physicians around the need for change, the value propositions the new product, program or service represents and the appropriate patients that would benefit in order to ensure early trial and utilizationGenerates advocacy for Novo Nordisk products and services by sharing approved clinical and scientific information and insights with target physiciansRecognizes opportunities to productively challenge HCPs clinical management of patients that respects their knowledge and experience and adds value by sharing new information and offering unique insightsEvaluates the patient and practice needs of customers utilizing a patient-centric approach and tailoring the approach to customers and patients' needsUses understanding of practice guidelines, chronic care models, protocols, etc.
to engage HCPs in clinical conversations to appreciate how they manage patients with diabetes and where they currently position NNI products and devicesExercises prudent control over samples and other company property in accordance with company policies and procedures and legal requirementsManages discretionary territory budget and marketing promotional program budget to support territory sales goalsDemonstrates a broad understanding of the clinical treatment of diabetes and its comorbidities and complications by actively using approved resources to engage HCPs in constructive and ongoing dialogue to support improved patient healthDemonstrates thorough knowledge of all promoted NNI approved clinical studies and the skill to engage customers (prescribers, support staff, pharmacies) with fair balance on proper placement within the treatment continuumParticipates in and contributes product and disease state knowledge during sales and marketing meetings, training programs, conventions and displays as appropriate Physical Requirements Driver must maintain a valid driver's license. Must be in good standing by not exceeding the Novo Nordisk points threshold assigned based on review of Motor Vehicle Records. Qualifications Bachelor's or equivalent degree, and/or Pharm D requiredMinimum of two (2) years of pharmaceutical, medical or healthcare experience requiredDemonstrated leadership and decision-making abilityAbility to navigate PA's in rapidly developing marketHealth Systems and/or Institutional Account experience is preferredClinical approach to selling and engaging customersIntermediate computer skills required (Windows, Word, Excel); prior computer experience using sales data/call reporting software idealKnowledge of gastroenterology and/or hepatology experience is preferredMust be a self-starter and be able to evaluate options and make decisions on your own with minimal supervision This position is part of a job family. Title and level within the job family are evaluated based on a number of factors, such as years of experience, scope of work, proficiency, and business need. Candidates will be assessed for the most appropriate title and level within the job family during the recruitment process. The base range of pay for each title in this job family are as follows:
- Cardiometabolic Care Specialist, Card Neph I
- $95,000 to $117,000
- Cardiometabolic Care Specialist, Card Neph II
- $118,000 to $144,000
- Senior Cardiometabolic Care Specialist, Card Neph
- $134,000 to $164,000 In addition, this position is eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.
Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors. Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes
- we're creating lasting change for long-term health.
For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger
- a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Company Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 54,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information visit novonordisk. Our US Research & Development hub, located in the Greater Boston area, brings together the best talent to drive life science innovation. Located in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge, our teams reflect the full scope of R D, from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future by creating a distinct R D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. By combining the speed and agility of biotech with the quality, resources, and stability of a large pharmaceutical company, our US R D hub will benefit from the best of both worlds to develop new medicines that meet the needs of patients. CONNECT Company info
