Strategic Key Account Manager — Rare Diseases

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation time

Volunteer days

Long term incentive

Employee stock purchase plans

Employee wellbeing benefits

Fitness reimbursement

Tuition sponsorship

Professional development plans

Job summary

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Key Account Manager to lead commercialization in the assigned UK territory. You will drive revenue, analyze territory dynamics, and educate stakeholders to improve patient access to rare disease therapies.

You will build account plans, engage key opinion leaders, and collaborate with hospitals and payers to optimize treatment pathways. Travel up to 80% is expected.

Qualifications

• University degree in Medicine/Biology/Chemistry/Pharmacy or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of sales experience in secondary care with launches in specialized areas.
• Experience in marketing and sales of orphan drugs.
• Experience in engaging key opinion leaders.
• Experience organizing educational events.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of local industry codes of conduct and relevant legislation.
• Understanding of national health care system and hospital decision pathways.
• Valid EU type B driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% with overnight stays.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Independent analysis of market potential, treatment paradigms and referral patterns in the territory.
• Develop, execute and present account plans for key accounts in the territory.
• Analyze effectiveness of commercial tactics.
• Establish sustainable relations with opinion leaders and other key stakeholders.
• Optimize patient care by aligning decision makers involved in treatment decisions.
• Develop and execute strategies to identify undiagnosed or misdiagnosed patients.
• Engage in regular exchange with peers to share best practices.
• Monitor changes in the health care system to identify new opportunities.
• Support local market access for regions and hospitals to ensure patient access to innovation.

Skills

Sales experience

KOL engagement

Educational events

Analytical skills

MS Office

English fluency

Negotiation

Field account planning

Travel readiness

Regulatory compliance

Education

University degree in Medicine/Biology/Chemistry/Pharmacy or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Key Account Manager to lead commercialization in the assigned UK territory. You will drive revenue, analyze territory dynamics, and educate stakeholders to improve patient access to rare disease therapies.

You will build account plans, engage key opinion leaders, and collaborate with hospitals and payers to optimize treatment pathways. Travel up to 80% is expected.