Sales Representative 2 - 18-month contract
Toronto
Step into a role where your ambition meets our purpose. As a Sales Representative in Canada, you'll build foundational skills in a supportive environment while making a real difference in patients' lives, helping bring life-changing treatments to those who need them most.
Your new department
Within our Canadian sales organization, you will join a high-performing sales team dedicated to expanding patient access to innovative cardiometabolic therapies. The team operates in a dynamic and competitive environment, combining strong collaboration with accountability and market agility.
Your new role
We are looking for a Sales Representative 2 to cover a predominantly GP-focused territory in Toronto (including downtown and Scarborough). This is a 18-month contract role sales professional who already understands the fundamentals of pharmaceutical sales and is ready to step into a more autonomous field role.
You will be responsible for driving engagement and performance across your territory during a highly relevant market moment, with the opportunity to gain exposure to blockbuster cardiometabolic brands and competitive market dynamics.
Your key responsibilities:
- Own and execute the sales strategy for your assigned territory
- Build and maintain strong relationships with General Practitioners (primary focus) and a limited number of specialists
- Deliver high-quality, compliant product detailing and scientific exchange
- Manage territory planning, account prioritization, and call execution effectively
- Use CRM tools and data to track activity, manage performance, and inform decisions
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and peers to achieve regional objectives
- Navigate a competitive environment with agility and professionalism
Required experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 3+ years of sales experience preferably in pharmaceutical or healthcare-related sales
- Proven experience managing a geographical territory independently
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills
- Comfort working with KPIs, targets, and basic performance tracking
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the territory
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
Nice to Have
- Experience in medical device or medical-related sales
- Experience in transactional selling
- Experience in diabetes, obesity, cardiometabolic or primary care environments
- Experience calling on General Practitioners
- Previous exposure to competitive or changing market landscapes (e.g., generics, new entrants)
- Familiarity with the Toronto territory is beneficial
Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.
What we offer
At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.
Salary: For this role, the annual base salary ranges from $99,890–$149,890. The placement in the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on your skills, competencies, and knowledge, and how your relevant experience matches the position requirements.
Incentives: Based on the role’s level and other factors, the salary package may include short-term (STI) and/or long-term (LTI) incentives.
Benefits: The eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on the job and location.
Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.
More information
This job posting is for an existing vacancy. For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube. To complete your application, click on "Apply now", attach your CV and follow the instructions.
Deadline: June 19th, 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
