Pharmaceutical Key Account Manager

Evolve Selection; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/Car allowance

Pension

Private medical cover

Expense reimbursement

Job summary

Evolve Selection is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical company to recruit a Pharmaceutical Key Account Manager for the UK market. You will drive access to a Rare Disease portfolio across NHS channels and engage specialist treatment centres.

The role focuses on building strategic NHS partnerships, shaping patient pathways and improving access to specialist therapies, with a strong emphasis on complex healthcare environments and ABPI-qualified communication.

Qualifications

• Proven pharmaceutical sales experience within hospital settings.
• Experience operating as a Key Account Manager or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of NHS funding/commissioning for high-cost medicines.
• Ability to develop and implement effective account plans and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to translate complex scientific information for diverse healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead market access initiatives to unlock access for the Rare Disease portfolio across the NHS.
• Develop and manage influential strategic partnerships with NHS and healthcare stakeholders.
• Shape and execute national and regional key account strategies to align with brand priorities.
• Provide clinical and scientific support to healthcare professionals and networks.

Skills

Pharmaceutical sales

Hospital sales

Key Account Management

NHS funding awareness

Education

ABPI qualification

Job description

Evolve is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical company who are looking for an ambitious Key Account Manager to drive access to their Rare Disease portfolio across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to build strategic NHS partnerships, shape patient pathways and improve access to specialist treatments, making a meaningful difference to patients and the wider healthcare system.

This is a full-time, permanent position covering the UK, working closely with specialist treatment centres.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent Salary & Benefits - A competitive starting salary depending on experience, plus exceptional bonus, company car or car allowance, pension, private medical cover, expenses reimbursement and more!

Innovative Product Portfolio

Work with a leading rare disease product range in a specialist market.

Collaborative Culture

Thrive in a supportive, people-focused environment

Ideal Requirements for the Pharmaceutical Key Account Manager

• Bring proven pharmaceutical sales expertise – Demonstrable experience in hospital pharmaceutical sales, ideally within a Key Account Manager or equivalent role, with the confidence to operate effectively across complex healthcare environments.
• Make an impact in specialist and rare diseases – Experience within rare diseases or specialist therapy areas, with the opportunity to apply your expertise to a portfolio where your work can make a meaningful difference to patients.
• Navigate complex NHS access pathways – Strong understanding of NHS funding and commissioning frameworks for high-cost medicines, with the ability to identify and overcome access challenges across different healthcare systems.
• Turn account strategy into results – A proven track record of developing and delivering effective key account plans, combined with excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and networking skills.
• Communicate with credibility and influence – The ability to translate complex scientific and technical information into clear, compelling conversations with a wide range of healthcare professionals, supported by ABPI qualification.

Role Responsibilities for the Pharmaceutical Key Account Manager

• Drive market access and improve patient pathways – Lead national and regional initiatives that help unlock access our clients Rare Disease portfolio, identifying opportunities to improve patient identification, referral and treatment pathways across the NHS.
• Build influential strategic partnerships – Develop trusted, long-term relationships with key NHS and healthcare stakeholders, using your understanding of the healthcare landscape to influence appropriate treatment pathways and improve patient access.
• Own and shape strategic key accounts – Develop and lead impactful account strategies that align national brand priorities with local healthcare needs, identifying opportunities and turning strategy into meaningful outcomes.
• Be a trusted clinical and scientific partner – Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals and become a valued source of accurate, up-to-date clinical and technical expertise across relevant rare disease areas.

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