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Capability Building Expert (maternity cover)Novartis · Paris Headquarter (PHARMA)
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Capability Building Expert (maternity cover)

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-08 Paris Headquarter (PHARMA) Hybrid Human Resources Recruitment
💰 Salary 3,942 CHF–7,317 CHF/mo (47,300 CHF–87,800 CHF/yr) 📊 Market 5,500 CHF–7,500 CHF/mo

About the Company

Salary Range: 47,300.00 - 87,800.00 Job Description Summary LI-Hybrid Are you passionate about developing high-performing sales teams and driving commercial excellence through impactful learning experiences As a Capability Building Expert, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of sales training programs that strengthen capabilities, accelerate product knowledge, and enhance customer engagement. Working closely with commercial leaders, you will help build a culture of continuous learning, ensuring teams are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to deliver exceptional results and improve outcomes for patients. This is a maternity cover from December 2026 till July 2027. Job Description Key Responsibilities Develop and implement training programs for both new and experienced sales associates, covering sales excellence, product knowledge, customer engagement, and practical application. Assess capability levels across sales teams and identify learning needs to support business objectives and performance improvement. Design, facilitate, and evaluate training workshops, learning journeys, virtual sessions, and role-play exercises. Provide training materials, tools, and development support for sales meetings, product launches, and commercial initiatives. Partner with commercial leaders and training colleagues to develop national capability-building strategies, core curricula, and operational training plan

Requirements

  • ● Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Education, Marketing, or a related field.
  • ● Proven experience in sales training, learning & development, commercial excellence, or capability building.
  • ● Strong understanding of pharmaceutical sales environments and customer engagement models.
  • ● Excellent presentation, facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
  • ● Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across functions.
  • ● Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • ● Fluent in English; additional local language(s) are advantageous.
  • ● Certification in coaching, facilitation, or adult learning methodologies.
  • ● Why Novartis At Novartis, we are committed to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. We foster an environment where learning, innovation, and collaboration thrive, empowering our associates to make a meaningful impact for patients around the world.
  • ● Key Performance Indicators
  • ● Improvement in sales capability and capability assessment outcomes across the sales organization.
  • ● Delivery of actual training activities versus agreed annual training plan.
  • ● Training participation, completion, and effectiveness metrics.
  • ● Improvement in field force knowledge, customer engagement quality, and call impact.
  • ● Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 47,300.00 - 67,500.00 - 87,800.00 EUR Annual
  • ● The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
  • ● In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
  • ● The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
  • ● You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowance in accordance with the applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines.
  • ● Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.