Key Account Manager

Meet Life Sciences; Köln; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A biopharmaceutical company is seeking a KAM for their German operations to lead the pre-launch and launch of an innovative therapy for Prader-Willi Syndrome. This high-visibility role involves developing strategic account plans, engaging with healthcare stakeholders, and shaping entry strategies in the market. Ideal candidates are required to have significant pharmaceutical experience and a strong understanding of the German healthcare system. Fluency in German is a must, and a background in rare diseases is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years pharmaceutical experience in Germany.
• Proven success as a Key Account Manager.
• Experience in Rare Disease, ideally in a pre-launch or launch setting.
• Strong understanding of the German healthcare landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional pre-launch and launch execution.
• Develop and implement strategic account plans for university hospitals.
• Engage pediatric endocrinologists and multidisciplinary care teams.

Skills

Pharmaceutical experience

Key Account Management

Rare Disease experience

Fluent German

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Our client, an innovative US-based biopharmaceutical company, is expanding into Europe — with Germany as one of its first strategic markets.

They are preparing for the launch of a novel therapy for Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a rare and complex genetic disease with significant unmet need. This is a unique opportunity to join at ground level and help build the German organization from pre-launch through commercialization.

If you thrive in entrepreneurial environments, enjoy shaping strategy, and want to make a meaningful impact in rare disease — this role is for you.

As KAM Germany, you will:

• Lead regional pre-launch and launch execution
• Develop and implement strategic account plans for university hospitals and specialized PWS centers
• Engage pediatric endocrinologists, multidisciplinary care teams, and hospital stakeholders
• Act as the key commercial partner for your accounts
• Be part of a European market entry
• Shape strategy — not just execute it

This is a high-visibility role with strong cross-functional exposure in a growing European setup.

Qualifications

• 8+ years pharmaceutical experience in Germany
• Proven success as a Key Account Manager
• Must have experience: Rare Disease experience, ideally within a pre-launch or launch setting
• Rare disease and/or specialty care background
• Launch experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of the German healthcare and reimbursement landscape
• Fluent German
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to build structures from scratch