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Job DescriptionRole Summary:
The Key Account Manager (PDT Public) is responsible for driving access, adoption, and growth of Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) and Rare Disease within government institutions, public healthcare systems, and strategic accounts. The role involves stakeholder engagement, account planning, tender management, demand generation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal patient access and business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic account plans for key public sector hospitals and institutions.
- Build and maintain relationships with clinicians, pharmacists, procurement teams, administrators, and government stakeholders.
- Drive tender planning, contract execution, and business growth across assigned public accounts.
- Identify opportunities to improve patient access and optimize utilization of PDT products.
- Monitor market dynamics, competitor activities, and healthcare policies impacting the public sector.
- Collaborate with Medical, Market Access, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to achieve account objectives.
- Deliver sales targets, forecasting accuracy, and account performance metrics while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field.
- Proven experience in Hemophilia, Rare Disease, pharmaceutical/biologics sales, key account management, or institutional business.
- Strong understanding of public healthcare systems, tender processes, and stakeholder management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
- Ability to manage complex accounts and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
- Qualifications & Experience:-
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience in PDT or other specialty segments.
- Established professional relationships within the assigned geography preferred.
- Skills & Behavioral Competencies:-
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- High level of scientific acumen with the ability to engage medical professionals in a compliant and credible manner.
- Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities.
- High learning agility and adaptability in a competitive environment.
- Demonstrates ownership mindset and accountability for results.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field
- 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience in PDT or other specialty segments
- Experience in Hemophilia, Rare Disease, pharmaceutical or biologics sales, key account management, or institutional business
- Strong understanding of public healthcare systems and tender processes
- Stakeholder management experience
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Scientific acumen sufficient to engage medical professionals compliantly and credibly
- Strategic planning, negotiation, and execution skills
- Ability to manage complex accounts and collaborate cross-functionally
- Established professional relationships within the assigned geography
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement is described as notably strong, combining a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match with an additional company contribution that scales with age and service. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further supports long-term wealth building.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave for all parents, substantial adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and robust caregiver resources (backup care and Maven family-forming support) are emphasized as core strengths. These offerings create a comprehensive safety net for a range of family situations.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (nationwide PPO/HSA and regional HMOs), employer HSA funding, and integrated mental-health and well-being programs signal depth in coverage. Preventive care is covered in-network, and plan choices by state expand access.
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