Kerendia Task Force

About the Role

Bayer India is seeking dedicated and experienced healthcare professionals to join the Kerendia Task Force, a specialized field team focused on driving the awareness, adoption, and appropriate use of Kerendia (finerenone) across targeted therapeutic segments. This role is designed for motivated individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the management of chronic kidney disease associated with type 2 diabetes. As part of this elite task force, you will work closely with nephrologists, diabetologists, and cardiologists to position Kerendia as a cornerstone therapy within the evolving cardiorenal treatment landscape in India.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong scientific foundation, proven pharmaceutical sales expertise, and the ability to build lasting relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare decision-makers. This is a high-impact role that demands both clinical acumen and strategic thinking in a competitive and rapidly growing therapeutic area.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote Kerendia (finerenone) to targeted specialists including nephrologists, diabetologists, endocrinologists, and cardiologists within the assigned territory.
• Develop and execute territory business plans aligned with regional and national sales objectives, ensuring consistent achievement of performance targets.
• Conduct high-quality scientific discussions with healthcare professionals, effectively communicating the clinical evidence, mechanism of action, and differentiated value of Kerendia.
• Identify, engage, and develop relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and hospital-based specialists to drive formulary inclusion and treatment guideline alignment.
• Organize and facilitate Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs, round table discussions, and patient awareness initiatives in collaboration with the medical affairs team.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and prescription data to identify growth opportunities and proactively address challenges within the territory.
• Maintain accurate and timely reporting of field activities, customer interactions, and sales data using CRM tools in compliance with Bayer's reporting standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with medical, marketing, and market access teams to ensure a unified and compliant approach to territory management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Medicine, or a related field; an MBA in Marketing or Healthcare Management is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 to 6 years of pharmaceutical sales experience, with at least 2 years in a specialty segment such as nephrology, diabetology, or cardiology.
• Demonstrated track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets in a competitive specialty pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong scientific knowledge of cardiorenal disease management, including familiarity with clinical guidelines related to chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior medical professionals.
• Proficiency in CRM platforms and Microsoft Office Suite; ability to interpret sales analytics and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory and occasional participation in national conferences and training programs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including an attractive fixed salary, performance-linked incentives, and annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits covering medical insurance for self and family, along with employee assistance programs.
• Structured learning and development programs, including product training, leadership development, and access to global Bayer learning platforms.
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized pharmaceutical brand and contribute to improving patient outcomes in a high-priority therapeutic area.
• Supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity, innovation, and professional growth within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.