Neuropsychiatry- Sales & Marketing Lead
Weekday AI
Posted: April 9, 2026
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Quick Summary
Formulate and implement nationwide sales and marketing strategies for portfolios focused on de-addiction, CNS, and pain management, with a focus on accelerating revenue growth and expanding market share in key therapeutic areas including opioid substitution therapy and neuropathic pain management.
Required Skills
Job Description
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 5000000 (ie INR 20 - 50 LPA)
Min Experience: 12 years
Location: Mumbai
JobType: full-time
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Strategy & Growth
• Formulate and implement nationwide sales and marketing strategies for portfolios focused on de-addiction, CNS, and pain management.
• Accelerate revenue growth and expand market share in key therapeutic areas including:
• Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST)
• Treatments for alcohol and nicotine dependence
• Management of neuropathic pain
• Discover new market opportunities, strategic partnerships, and institutional collaborations.
2. Sales Leadership (Pan-India)
• Oversee and guide regional sales teams throughout India.
• Establish sales targets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance standards.
• Enhance field force productivity and ensure effective execution across all regions.
• Track secondary sales, prescription rates, and product market penetration.
3. Marketing & Product Management
• Create brand strategies and manage product life cycles.
• Lead the launch, positioning, and marketing campaigns for important molecules such as:
• Buprenorphine
• Methadone
• Naltrexone
• Pregabalin
• Collaborate closely with medical, regulatory, and training departments.
4. Key Account & Institutional Business
• Establish and maintain relationships with:
• Government agencies
• De-addiction centers
• Hospitals and rehabilitation clinics
• NGOs specialized in substance abuse
• Lead institutional sales activities including tenders, OST initiatives, and public health programs.
5. Team Management & Capability Building
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing sales and marketing teams.
• Implement training programs focused on therapeutic knowledge and sales skills.
• Prepare leadership talent for future organizational growth.
6. Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
• Ensure adherence to DCGI, NDPS regulations, and internal company policies.
• Maintain ethical marketing practices in sensitive therapeutic areas.
Key Requirements
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Life Sciences (MBA is preferred)
Experience
• 12 to 18+ years of experience in pharmaceutical sales and marketing.
• Extensive experience in:
• De-addiction, Psychiatry, or CNS sectors
• Pain management segment
• Demonstrated success managing national roles or large geographic areas.
Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong business insight and profit & loss (P&L) responsibility.
• In-depth knowledge of the CNS and addiction therapy markets.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, including KOLs, institutions, and regulators.
• Strategic thinker with excellence in execution.
Preferred Background
• Experience working with companies such as:
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
• Cipla
• Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Compensation & Benefits
• Attractive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Leadership position with significant organizational visibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing specialty therapy area.
Skills
Sales and Marketing
Neuropsychiatry - Sales & Marketing Lead