RD Ecosystem Account Manager - Medellin

AstraZeneca plc; Perímetro Urbano Medellín; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Colombia seeks an RD Ecosystem Account Manager to lead strategic account plans within the Rare Diseases franchise, engaging with physicians, payers, and healthcare providers to advance patient pathways.

You will collaborate with Access, Medical, Marketing, Government Affairs, and Patient Support teams to design initiatives that improve diagnosis timing, patient identification, and treatment access, while leveraging digital, omnichannel, and CRM tools for data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum 3 years experience in strategic account management or specialized sales.
• Strong ability to analyze business information and translate insights into actions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and monitor strategic account plans for priority institutions, payers, providers, and referral centers.
• Identify opportunities to optimize patient journey and address barriers to diagnosis, access, and treatment.
• Develop stakeholder maps and build relationships with physicians, payers, and patient groups.
• Implement initiatives for earlier diagnosis, patient identification, and timely connections with referral centers.
• Execute scientific, educational, and promotional activities within regulatory requirements.
• Analyze territory performance and translate insights into measurable actions.
• Collaborate across Access, Medical, Marketing, Government Affairs, and Patient Support to develop integrated solutions for priority accounts.
• Achieve commercial and execution objectives for the territory with an ethical, sustainable approach.
• Participate in preparation and execution of new indication and product launches.
• Leverage digital, omnichannel, and CRM tools to strengthen engagement and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Account management

Pharma sales

Data-driven insights

Digital tools

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences / Business Administration / Marketing / Engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Power BI

Teams

Job description

In the Andean Cluster, we have an exciting opportunity for an RD Ecosystem Account Manager, based in Colombia and responsible for the assigned region within our Rare Diseases franchise.

We are looking for professionals with experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strategic account management or specialized sales, who are passionate about making a positive impact on patients’ lives. This role requires a strong understanding of the Rare Diseases ecosystem, business acumen, and the ability to translate account and healthcare system needs into actions that help accelerate patient identification, diagnosis, access, and treatment.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading strategic account management, building trusted relationships with key healthcare ecosystem stakeholders, and collaborating cross-functionally with Access, Medical, Marketing, Government Affairs, and Patient Support teams to drive sustainable solutions and execution excellence.

Main Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and monitor strategic account plans for priority institutions, payers, healthcare providers, and referral centers.
• Identify opportunities and develop actions to optimize the patient journey, helping address barriers to diagnosis, access, and treatment continuity.
• Develop stakeholder maps and build strong relationships with physicians, KOLs, patient associations, payers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Implement initiatives that contribute to earlier diagnosis, patient identification, and timely connection with referral centers.
• Execute scientific, educational, and promotional activities within regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Analyze territory performance, identify opportunities, and translate insights into actions with measurable impact.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Access, Medical, Marketing, Government Affairs, and Patient Support teams to develop integrated solutions for priority accounts.
• Achieve commercial and execution objectives for the territory while maintaining an ethical and sustainable approach.
• Actively participate in the preparation and execution of new indication and product launches.
• Leverage digital, omnichannel, and CRM tools to strengthen customer engagement and data-driven decision-making.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic account management or specialized sales.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex stakeholders, access processes, and results-oriented account plans.
• Ability to analyze business information, prioritize opportunities, and translate insights into actions with measurable impact.
• Strong digital skills, including Teams, Copilot, AZChatGPT, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Commercial Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in Rare Diseases, Biologics, Specialty Care, Oncology, Immunology, or low-prevalence markets.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and work to transform science into solutions that make a meaningful impact.

Join us as an RD Ecosystem Account Manager and go beyond product promotion by deeply understanding and connecting the Rare Diseases ecosystem. You will have the opportunity to contribute to timely diagnosis, support patient access pathways, and create sustainable value for patients, healthcare institutions, and the broader healthcare system.

Date Posted

28-oct-2026

Closing Date

05-nov-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.