Pharmaceutical Key Account Manager

Evolve Selection; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits

Impactful work

Agility & innovation

Job stability

Career progression

Job summary

Evolve Selection partners with a UK pharmaceutical organisation seeking a Key Account Manager to advance patient outcomes across the East of England and North East London. You will combine commercial acumen with healthcare passion, build strong partnerships with clinicians, NHS staff and pharmacists, and shape local market access in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment.

This permanent field‑based role offers a competitive salary, bonus, car allowance, pension and private healthcare, plus

Qualifications

• Proven sales success within the UK pharmaceutical industry.
• Key Account Management expertise to grow business in the UK market.
• Deep NHS insight into national policies, local priorities, and the health economy.
• Therapy area advantage in Rheumatology or Dermatology is a plus but not essential.
• ABPI qualified professional with understanding of the Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Own your territory and achieve/surpass sales targets.
• Build meaningful partnerships with clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, and ORDMs.
• Demonstrate strong product and clinical knowledge with persuasive selling and negotiation.
• Champion the customer and deliver long‑lasting business relationships.
• Navigate the NHS landscape to spot opportunities and tailor solutions.

Skills

Key Account Management

UK pharmaceutical sales

NHS insight

Clinical product knowledge

Education

ABPI qualification

Job description

Evolve is partnering with a UK Pharmaceutical organisation known for its expertise in specialist therapies, who are seeking a Key Account Manager to join their team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong partnerships with healthcare professionals, shape local market access, and drive meaningful outcomes for patients. This is a chance to combine your commercial acumen with your passion for healthcare in a company that values innovation, collaboration, and your career development.

This is a full-time permanent position covering the East of England and North East London.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent Salary & Benefits - A competitive starting salary, plus exceptional bonus, car allowance, pension, private healthcare and more!
• Make a Real Impact - Contribute to life-changing medicines that directly improve patient lives.
• Agility & Innovation - Work in an agile team, giving you a chance to drive new ideas into practice.
• Job Stability – Thrive in one of the industry’s most resilient and future-proof organisations.
• Accelerated Career Advancement - Diverse development paths in an inclusive workplace that nurtures growth and progression.

Ideal Requirements for the Key Account Manager

• Proven sales success within the UK pharmaceutical industry, with the drive to deliver real impact.
• Key Account Management expertise – you’ve already demonstrated your ability to influence and grow business in the UK pharmaceutical market.
• Deep NHS insight – strong knowledge of national policies, local priorities, and the health economy, enabling you to shape tailored strategies that resonate.
• Therapy area advantage – experience in Rheumatology or Dermatology will set you apart and help you hit the ground running, nut is not essential.
• ABPI qualified professional – you understand the Code of Practice and bring credibility, compliance, and confidence to every interaction.

Role Responsibilities the Key Account Manager

• Own your territory – take charge of achieving (and surpassing!) your sales targets, making a real commercial impact.
• Build meaningful partnerships – develop trusted relationships with clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, and ORDMs, becoming their go-to partner.
• Be the expert – showcase your strong product and clinical knowledge, confidently engaging different customer groups with persuasive selling, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Champion the customer – put their needs at the heart of everything you do, creating effective, long-lasting business relationships.
• Navigate the NHS landscape – use your in-depth understanding of local healthcare developments to spot opportunities, adapt your approach, and deliver tailored solutions that matter.

Recruitment Process

1/2 stage interview process

Meet an amazing team and get your chance to join a company where your work truly makes a difference, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow with purpose.

Application Process

We appreciate every application; however, due to application volumes, we may not be able to respond to all candidates individually. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this particular role, however we may contact you regarding future opportunities that match your experience in line with our privacy policy.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic