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Karen Newcombe

Karen Newcombe
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Karen Newcombe

Specialist Manager - Sales & Marketing

I focus on Sales & Marketing roles across the Southern States (VIC/TAS/SA/WA). Have recruited for contract and permanent roles, and across all levels of seniority from entry level to Senior Director level.

The roles I work on include:

  • Sales Representatives Across All Healthcare Verticals

  • Corporate / Key Account Managers

  • Administration Support

  • Business Development Manager

  • Executive

  • People Manager & Leadership Roles

  • Regional & National Sales Manager

  • Healthcare Information

  • Technology

  • Management

  • Sales Director

  • General Managers & CEO

  • Sales Analysts

  • SFE Analysts

  • Business Intelligence

  • Analysts

  • CRM Analytics

  • Clinical Specialists

  • Nurse Educators

  • Application Specialists

  • Product Trainer

  • Learning & Development Specialists

  • Learning & Development Managers

  • Organisational Development Managers

  • Training Managers

  • Specialised Learning

  • Sales Training Manager

  • Sales Capability Manager

  • Associate Product/ Brand Managers

  • Brand/Product Managers

  • Senior Brand/Product Managers

  • Multichannel Marketing

  • Marketing Managers

  • Marketing Directors

  • Digital Marketing

  • Public Affairs

  • Commercial Analyst

  • Trade Activation

  • Trade Marketing People

  • Marketing Analysts

  • Category Managers

  • Customer Experience

  • Corporate Communication


My background is:

University of Aberdeen - Bachelor of Arts, International Relations & Sociology.

Close to 12 years Healthcare recruitment experience, almost 8 of which is within Australia, with HPG.

Always provide a transparent and consultative approach to candidates and clients, whilst being highly responsive in communication and ability to deliver.

  • ​I’ve found Karen Forgie particularly responsive, engaging and helpful in all aspects of our recruitment needs. She has sought to understand our needs and specific challenges and tried to find quality candidates that match our vacancies.

    National Sales Manager
    National Sales Manager , Global Pharmaceutical Company
  • ​Karen is an outstanding and professional Recruitment Consultant that personally secured my current position. Having worked with several agents in the past, none came close to the level of service and expertise that Karen provided. She always prepared we with the facts, followed up, I was never kept in the dark, my happiness was always central. She supported my decisions throughout the process. What most stood out for me, was Karen’s honesty and professionalism. Trust is a necessary component between an agent and their client in recruitment. It’s unfortunately not something I have experienced in the past with some other agents, but Karen always delivered upon this virtue. She talks the talk and walks the walk. For this reason, she will always be my first go to person that I will recommend to any colleague, organisation or friend.

    Hospital Sales Rep
    Hospital Sales Rep , Global Pharmaceutical Company
  • ​It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Karen! ‘Ridiculously efficient’ is the phrase that comes to my mind when I think about her.Karen’s ability to juggle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and no matter how tense I used to be, Karen made sure that she left me with a smile on my face.Karen possesses a deep knowledge of the Pharma industry and work with a wide network of well-qualified individuals. Karen, I can not thank you enough for your support, for believing in me and for helping me start a new chapter of my professional career in less than a month!!

    Hospital Sales Rep
    Hospital Sales Rep , Global Pharmaceutical Company
  • ​Karen is a thorough professional when it comes to recruiting high performing candidates. Karen has helped me immensely during the recruitment process. Her professional approach is only matched by her ingenuity. She dedicates time in building close rapport, understanding candidate’s skill requirements and with her intrinsic knowledge of the market, this makes her an extremely valuable point of contact. I would thus highly recommend Karen for your job search requirement.

    ANS Sales Director
    ANS Sales Director , Global Medical Devices Company

Jobs by Karen Newcombe.

Sales

Hospital Specialist Representative

  • Melbourne
  • Competitive

The Benefits: Global R&D Pharmaceutical leader Market leading Immunology portfolio Has a rich product pipeline  Excellent learning & development opportunities Cohesive and positive team culture About the company A company striving for the next innovations in patient care, they operate across multiple channels and across various therapeutic areas. They are constantly evolving, they are at the forefront of R&D activities. About the opportunity Reporting into the National Sales Manager, as the Hospital Specialist Representative, you will be promoting an immunology portfolio across the VIC West territory.    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSR, or a GP/Hybrid Representative looking to take the next step in their career. Responsibilities: Achieve sales targets by promoting products to Rheumatologists and Dermatologists Develop & maintain excellent knowledge of disease area, products, competitors and market developments in the relevant disease state area Develop detailed territory business plans, based on territory analysis to meet objectives within the geographical area Maintain accurate records of customer interactions within a timely manner Skills and Experience Relevant qualifications (Science or Health care related bachelor’s degree) Proven Hospital Specialist experience Rheumatology experience and networks – ideal however not a must Experienced GP Rep/ Hybrid Rep looking to take next step in their career Proven ability to succeed in a competitive market Proven ability to build and maintain relationships Excellent communication skills Be a self-starter, growth mindset and eager to learn How to Apply Click apply or contact Karen Newcombe on 0399387105 for a confidential discussion. About Us Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare: Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care.   Medical Affairs & Life Sciences - Clinical Research, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific Commercial - Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Government and External Affairs Business Operations & Infrastructure - Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, L&D, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse Clinical Care - Allied Health, Aged Care, General Practice, Medical Imaging, Medical Management, Medical Specialties, Nursing For further career opportunities, visit www.hpgconnect.com

COMBINED EXPERIENCE

At HPG, we pride ourselves on bringing together a diverse group of professionals with extensive backgrounds in the healthcare recruitment industry. Our combined years of experience and specialised knowledge ensure that we deliver unparalleled service to our clients and candidates. By working collaboratively, we harness our collective expertise to meet and exceed your goals and expectations, providing tailored solutions and exceptional support every step of the way. Discover how our unified team effort drives success in every project we undertake.

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