Description
Our client, a leading global Consumer Healthcare company, is seeking a dynamic, results-driven, and experienced Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to join their field team in Ivory Coast.
This role is ideal for a science-driven sales professional with a strong understanding of healthcare professional (HCP) engagement, digital detailing, and territory management, who is passionate about promoting high-quality therapeutic solutions that positively impact patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving HCP awareness, advocacy, and recommendation of key consumer healthcare brands. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting high-quality detailing sessions with HCPs, presenting clinical data and therapeutic value
- Building strong, trusted relationships with HCPs within the assigned territory
- Recruiting HCPs onto digital platforms and supporting digital engagement initiatives
- Leveraging multiple engagement channels, including face-to-face, remote calls, email, and webinars
- Guiding HCPs in the use of patient communication tools and available digital resources
- Promoting and encouraging participation in Continuous Medical Education (CME) activities
- Ensuring consistent in-call quality and monitoring expert performance metrics
- Distributing medical samples in line with compliance standards to support patient trials and product adoption
- Tracking, monitoring, and achieving KPIs such as AWR, BRMO, and SoR
- Achieving or exceeding territory sales targets
- Providing timely market feedback, insights, and competitor intelligence to internal stakeholders
- Organising and supporting scientific, educational, and promotional events
- Upholding all ethical, compliance, and professional standards as a representative of the field force
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific discipline
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ proven experience in pharmaceutical sales or a related healthcare commercial role
- Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills
- Fluency in English and French (verbal communication essential)
- Proficiency in digital tools and CRM systems (e.g. Veeva or similar)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and KPIs
- Excellent planning, time management, and organisational capabilities
- Sound knowledge of pharmaceutical industry compliance and ethical standards
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Must be based in Ivory Coast with the legal right to work in Ivory Coast