Dermatology Territory Account Specialist – Glendale / Bakersfield

Novartis is seeking a full-time Dermatology Territory Account Specialist to drive clinical engagement and grow key dermatology accounts across the Glendale and Bakersfield, California territory within Los Angeles County.

About the Role

As a field-based Territory Account Specialist (TAS) on the Novartis dermatology team, you will own a defined geographic territory spanning Glendale through Bakersfield, building deep, trust-based relationships with dermatologists, advanced practice providers, and office decision-makers. You'll serve as the primary point of contact for your accounts, translating clinical science into meaningful conversations that support patient outcomes and business growth.

Please note: Novartis is not offering relocation assistance for this position and will not sponsor visas. Candidates must already reside within or have ready access to the assigned territory.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute a territory business plan to achieve and exceed sales objectives within the Glendale / Bakersfield geography
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with targeted dermatology practices, health systems, and key opinion leaders
• Deliver compelling, science-driven presentations on Novartis dermatology products, grounded in current clinical evidence and aligned with approved messaging
• Identify patient access challenges and connect prescribers with appropriate reimbursement, patient support, and market access resources
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with medical science liaisons, market access teams, and marketing to deliver cohesive account support
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, territory insights, and pipeline activity within CRM systems
• Represent Novartis at local and regional dermatology events, speaker programs, and medical conferences

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required; life sciences or business discipline preferred
• Demonstrated success in pharmaceutical, biotech, or specialty sales — dermatology experience is a strong advantage
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific data to diverse healthcare audiences
• Strong business acumen with a track record of territory planning, prioritization, and account management
• Excellent interpersonal and consultative selling skills with an ability to build credibility quickly
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

About Novartis

Novartis is a global medicines company committed to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. With a deep pipeline across immunology, oncology, and dermatology, Novartis empowers its commercial teams to make a measurable difference for patients — and to build rewarding, long-term careers in the process.

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