Key Account Manager

Actalent; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a dynamic Key Account Manager to oversee a new product launch in neurology. The successful candidate will drive commercial success by building partnerships and implementing strategic plans across Cambridgeshire, leveraging expertise in the NHS landscape and existing relationships with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pharmaceutical sales within neurology or specialist care.
• Strong understanding of the NHS landscape in the UK.
• Successful product launch and key account management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and commercialisation of a new neurology product.
• Develop strategic account plans tailored to local healthcare systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with neurologists and key decision-makers.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Results-driven mindset

Education

ABPI qualified (or working towards)

Job description

Key Account Manager - Neurology

Territory: Cambridgeshire

We are seeking a dynamic and strategicKey Account Managerto join ourneurology teamahead of an exciting new product launch. This pivotal role is responsible for driving commercial success acrossCambridgeshireby building strong partnerships with key stakeholders and executing impactful account strategies.

Responsible:

• Lead the launch and commercialisation of a new neurology product across the Cambridgeshire territory
• Develop and implement strategic account plans tailored to local healthcare systems
• Build and maintain strong relationships with neurologists, specialist nurses, pharmacists, and payers
• Engage with key decision-makers within NHS England
• Collaborate cross-functionally with medical, market access, and marketing teams to ensure aligned execution
• Monitor market dynamics and competitor activity to inform strategy and identify opportunities
• Deliver high-quality, compliant customer interactions and educational initiatives
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to the overall success of the neurology portfolio

Requirements:

• Proven experience in pharmaceutical sales, ideally within neurology or a specialist care area
• Strong understanding of the NHS landscape in the UK
• Demonstrated success in product launches and key account management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset
• ABPI qualified (or working towards)
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel extensively across the region

Job Title: Key Account Manager

Location: Cambridge, UK

Job Type: Permanent

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