National Sales Manager – Stada UK Specialty | Commercial Team

Reading (with remote work flexibility)

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. 

As the National Sales Manager for Stada UK Specialty, you will lead and develop the UK specialty sales teams to consistently exceed sales targets, optimise access and drive uptake of the Stada UK Specialty portfolio. You will create a centre of excellence that outperforms the competition and remains agile across therapy areas, while ensuring your team upholds the highest ethical and compliance standards.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Lead and develop the specialty sales teams to exceed sales targets and optimise portfolio uptake.
• Drive flawless execution of brand strategies at the account level.
• Embed a patient-centric mindset in all sales and account activities to improve outcomes.
• Build industry-leading capabilities to grow faster than competitors and shape healthcare environments.
• Regularly review and adapt the sales structure for scalability and agility.
• Ensure compliance with laws, codes, and company policies while fostering a strong ethical culture.
• Drive talent management, succession planning and team development.
• Oversee strategic account planning, resource allocation and execution excellence.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Proven track record in specialty pharmaceutical sales, particularly rare and orphan indications.
• Demonstrable experience leading high-performing sales teams in dynamic environments.
• Strong strategic and operational planning skills, with advanced account planning capabilities in complex healthcare systems.
• Degree in Science, Applied Science, or Business (ABPI qualification is a plus).
• Familiarity with NHS systems and specialty pharmaceutical business opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills.
• Competence in CRM systems and digital tools for hybrid customer engagement.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the UK (full UK driving license required).

How we care for you

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

💸 Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.

🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.

⌚ Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.

🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

💉 Free winter flu jab.

🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme.

👪 Enhanced Family Leave.

🎉 Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

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