Jobs at Bayer

Job Purpose:

• To achieve budget sales and profitability results through the effective roll out of strategies for Retail / IDP Pharmacies and
• Pharmacy groups, in line with the Bayer Consumer strategy
• Develop and implement plans to assist customers to grow and achieve sales targets.
• Ensure maximum brand exposure through promotion and business activities as per the marketing plan.
• Analyzing sales and customer activity data to monitor progress against objectives and communicate information to Sales
• Manager and Brand team; implement corrective action where necessary.
• Manage Co Op spend budgets with key customers to ensure maximum return on investment.
• Ensure continued and improved customer relationships.
• Planning of sales and detailing calls through Repwise.
• Measure and achieve call coverage and frequency.
• Timeous feedback reports submitted to the HCP Detail and Training Manager.
• Attend trade displays and presentations which can involve after hours and weekends when required.
• Taking accountability for enhancement of own knowledge pertaining to the role through ongoing research and reading.
• Implement Bayer LIFE principles across the business.

Location:

• Johannesburg South/West + NW

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Administration
• Recording of weekly and monthly planners using the Repwise system.
• Ensure a clear understanding of all SOP s and company policies
• Complete routine administration tasks on time and accurately.
• These include but are not limited to:
• Repwise planning
• Placing orders
• Concur expenses
• Attend to emails
• Submitting reports (marketing feedback, sample tracke
• Teamwork
• Ensure effective communication with Trade Marketing, Bayer Sales Teams (Op Leads & KAM’s), 3rd Party Sales & Merchandising and the Brand team
• Strong sharing of key account initiatives and methods within the Bayer sales team
• Reporting
  Quarterly reporting of territory performance and strategy
• Complete reports and projects as required by the SFE manager
• Value added
  Understand the internal measures by customers to better drive the respective customer performance
• Jointly identify with Trade Marketing and the Brand Team on any category opportunities that unlock growth against the key Bayer
• Point Of Purchase driver
• Product detailing (All Bayer Consumer brands)
• NPD launches
• Distribution
• Secondary Placement Execution
• Participating in congresses, expos, shows or any other activity required by the company
• Ensure you have sufficient knowledge of our Patient Information leaflets and achieve a pass rate of 85% on Bayer internal questionnaires relating to the PIL's.

Qualifications Required:

• Must have Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification
• A Life Sciences or Health Sciences qualification will be an advantage
• Experience in Pharmaceutical is essential
• Minimum 3 years relevant Pharmacy OTC and/or Pharmacy Groups /Key Accounts
• Experience within a multinational Pharma company preferred
• Strong detailing/training skills, negotiation skills, presentation skills,
• Good communication skills,
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player.
• Excellent customer relationships
• Analytical skills and ability to work within budgets
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Code 08 (E1) Driver s License

Closing date;  29 January 2026

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Job Purpose:

• Developing, implementing, and nurturing strategic engagement initiatives aimed at effectively communicating with HCPs 
• Deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, enabling the specialist to identify the unique needs and preferences of various healthcare professionals. By leveraging insights gained from market research and direct HCP interaction
• Promote brand awareness and product knowledge among HCPs, thereby enhancing their understanding of the company's offerings and the value they can deliver to patient care. 
• Creating and delivering compelling, educational content that aids in informed decision-making, ultimately empowering healthcare professionals to provide optimal care to their patients.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with HCPs, fostering trust and credibility. 
• Position the company as a valuable partner in the healthcare ecosystem, ensuring HCPs feel supported and informed while strengthening brand loyalty and driving business growth.
• Continuously assessing and refining engagement strategies, the Healthcare Professional Engagement Specialist contributes significantly to the company's mission of improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare practices.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement plans to drive HCP recommendation to grow and achieve sales targets.
• Recording of weekly and monthly planners using the CRM system.
• Measure and achieve call coverage and frequency.
• Ensure a clear understanding of all SOPs and company policies
• Deliver the highest quality of scientific information to the largest number of HCPs regarding Bayer brands, individual or group clinics, hospitals and pharmacy settings to grow the Bayer business.
• Learn about products and diseases to the highest standard and keep scientific knowledge up to date 
• Analyzing script data and customer activity data to monitor progress
• Research competitors and their respective market performance
• Ensure the achievement of sales targets and sales goals in the assigned territory
• Complete routine administration tasks on time and accurately.
• Complete routine administration tasks on time and accurately.

These include but are not limited to:

• CRM system planning
• Concur expenses
• Attend to emails
• Submitting reports (marketing feedback, sample tracker)
• Ensure effective communication with Sales team, SFE manager, Pharmacy and SFE lead and the Brand team
• Strong sharing of HCP initiatives and methods within the Bayer sales team

Reporting

• Quarterly reporting of territory performance and strategy
• Complete reports and projects as required by the SFE Manager.

Value added

• Understand the internal measures of HCPs to better drive the respective customer performance
• Ensure maximum brand exposure through promotion and business activities as per the marketing plan.
• Ensure continued and improved customer relationships.
• Participating in congresses, expos, shows or any other activity required by the company
• KPI Tests

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• Must have Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification
• Sciences or Health Sciences qualifications will be an advantage
• Experience in Pharmaceutical/Medical detailing is essential
• Minimum 3 years relevant HCP detailing experience
• Experience within a multinational Pharma company preferred
• Strong detailing/training skills, negotiation skills, presentation, skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
• Excellent customer relationships
• Analytical skills and ability to work within budgets
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Code 08 (E1) Driver s License

Closing Date 29 January 2026

go to method of application »

Job Purpose:

• Developing, implementing, and nurturing strategic engagement initiatives aimed at effectively communicating with HCPs
• Deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, enabling the specialist to identify the unique needs and preferences of various healthcare professionals. By leveraging insights gained from market research and direct HCP interaction
• Promote brand awareness and product knowledge among HCPs, thereby enhancing their understanding of the company's offerings and the value they can deliver to patient care.
• Creating and delivering compelling, educational content that aids in informed decision-making, ultimately empowering healthcare professionals to provide optimal care to their patients.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with HCPs, fostering trust and credibility.
• Position the company as a valuable partner in the healthcare ecosystem, ensuring HCPs feel supported and informed while strengthening brand loyalty and driving business growth.
• Continuously assessing and refining engagement strategies, the Healthcare Professional Engagement Specialist contributes significantly to the company's mission of improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare practices.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement plans to drive HCP recommendation to grow and achieve sales targets.
• Recording of weekly and monthly planners using the CRM system.
• Measure and achieve call coverage and frequency.
• Ensure a clear understanding of all SOPs and company policies
• Deliver the highest quality of scientific information to the largest number of HCPs regarding Bayer brands, individual or group clinics, hospitals and pharmacy settings to grow the Bayer business.
• Learn about products and diseases to the highest standard and keep scientific knowledge up to date
• Analyzing script data and customer activity data to monitor progress
• Research competitors and their respective market performance
• Ensure the achievement of sales targets and sales goals in the assigned territory
• Complete routine administration tasks on time and accurately.
• Complete routine administration tasks on time and accurately.

These include but are not limited to:

• CRM system planning
• Concur expenses
• Attend to emails
• Submitting reports (marketing feedback, sample tracker)
• Ensure effective communication with Sales team, SFE manager, Pharmacy and SFE lead and the Brand team
• Strong sharing of HCP initiatives and methods within the Bayer sales team

Reporting

• Quarterly reporting of territory performance and strategy
• Complete reports and projects as required by the SFE Manager.

Value added

• Understand the internal measures of HCPs to better drive the respective customer performance
• Ensure maximum brand exposure through promotion and business activities as per the marketing plan.
• Ensure continued and improved customer relationships.
• Participating in congresses, expos, shows or any other activity required by the company
• KPI Tests

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• Must have Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification
• Sciences or Health Sciences qualifications will be an advantage
• Experience in Pharmaceutical/Medical detailing is essential
• Minimum 3 years relevant HCP detailing experience
• Experience within a multinational Pharma company preferred
• Strong detailing/training skills, negotiation skills, presentation, skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
• Excellent customer relationships
• Analytical skills and ability to work within budgets
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Code 08 (E1) Driver s License