Key Account Manager

Are you an ambitious pharmaceutical sales professional looking to play a key role in the launch and growth of an innovative specialist medicine?

We are partnering with an innovative pharmaceutical organisation seeking a Key Account Manager to drive awareness, adoption and commercial success across Cheshire & Merseyside.

This is a field-based secondary care role, focused on building trusted partnerships with healthcare professionals, identifying opportunities to improve patient access, and delivering strong commercial performance through strategic, insight-led account management.

Everything you need to know about the role

You will take full ownership of your territory, leading launch execution and driving product uptake through targeted, value-based engagement with key stakeholders. Working collaboratively with cross-functional colleagues and partner field teams, you'll play an integral role in delivering a seamless customer experience and achieving sustainable territory growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Launch and grow promoted products across your territory.
• Develop and execute a robust territory business plan aligned to local customer needs.
• Build strong relationships with secondary care specialists, Key Opinion Leaders and priority stakeholders.
• Drive hospital formulary inclusion and support the development of local treatment pathways.
• Identify opportunities and anticipate challenges through effective territory analysis and strategic account planning.
• Use CRM systems, digital analytics and omnichannel tools to optimise customer engagement.
• Deliver accurate forecasting, identify risks and opportunities, and effectively manage territory budgets.
• Collaborate closely with Medical, Market Access, Marketing, Patient Support and partner field teams to deliver a joined-up customer experience.
• Educate healthcare professionals on the safe and appropriate use of products within approved indications.
• Represent the organisation at congresses, educational meetings and industry events.

Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit

• ABPI qualified.
• A proven track record of success within secondary care pharmaceutical sales is essential.
• Experience within at least one of the following therapy areas is essential: Psychiatry, Neurology, Women's Health, Respiratory or Elderly Care.
• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding territory sales objectives.
• Strong understanding of NHS structures, patient pathways and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to influence local treatment pathways and secure formulary inclusion.
• A collaborative, team-first approach, with the ability to build strong relationships across cross-functional and partner teams.
• A growth mindset, with a willingness to embrace coaching, continuously learn and adapt in a changing healthcare environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to anticipate opportunities, identify potential barriers and think strategically across your territory.
• Excellent planning, analytical and communication skills.

What's on offer?

• The opportunity to play a key role in the launch and growth of an innovative specialist medicine.
• High-profile territory ownership with strong cross-functional support.
• A collaborative, high-performing culture that values coaching, continuous development and long-term career growth.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Could this be the role for you?

If you have a successful track record in secondary care pharmaceutical sales, experience within one of the therapy areas listed above, and are looking to join a collaborative organisation where you can make a genuine impact while continuing to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you for a confidential discussion.

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Carrot Life Sciences acts as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency on behalf of our client in recruitment for this role.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression.

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