Associate Director, Key Accounts

LEO Pharma; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

LEO Pharma is seeking an Associate Director, Key Account to lead strategic account plans, drive payer access, and build deep relationships with IDNs, PEs, and large payer networks in the US. The role requires navigating complex reimbursement, pricing, and access pathways to maximize product adoption.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in key account management or market access within pharma/healthcare, with experience launching products across segments and strong C-suite selling capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, pharmacy, or health economics; MBA/PharmD preferred.
• 5+ years in key account management or market access in pharma/healthcare; dermatology or rare diseases preferred.
• Experience launching products across segments (IDNs, Private Equity, Buy & Bill); C-suite selling preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 60-80%).

Responsibilities

• Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers in targeted accounts.
• Act as a trusted advisor, tailoring solutions to account needs and goals.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Reimbursement, Medical Affairs to deliver a positive customer experience.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve sales targets and growth.
• Identify opportunities for account growth and ensure formulary/protocol access.

Skills

Key account management

Market access

Strategic planning

Relationship building

C-suite selling

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

PharmD

Job description

Application deadline:

Location: Los Angeles 90012, California, United States

Contract type: Permanent

Role Description

Shape Access. Build Strategic Partnerships. Make a Difference for Patients.

Your Role:

The Associate Director, Key Account is a critical position within the pharmaceutical industry, responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with diverse, high-value accounts that significantly impact product access, utilization, and revenue generation. This role requires a deep understanding of the unique needs and decision-making processes of Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs), Private Equity firms investing in healthcare, large group physician practices, Payers (Managed Care Organizations), and other entities of value. The AD, KA will develop and execute strategic account plans to maximize market penetration, drive sales growth, and ensure customer satisfaction across these varied segments.

Your Responsibilities:

• Build and foster strong, long-term, and trusting relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within targeted accounts.
• Act as a trusted advisor, understanding the unique needs of each account type and tailoring solutions to meet their strategic goals and business challenges.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Reimbursement, Medical Affairs) to provide seamless support and deliver a positive customer experience.

Strategic Account Planning & Execution:

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategic account plans to achieve sales targets and maximize growth within targeted accounts.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities for account growth within the assigned portfolio.
• Gain formulary and protocol access for products within IDNs and Payers, ensuring their inclusion in clinical pathways and both Medical & Pharmacy reimbursement policies.

Market Access & Reimbursement Expertise:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the US healthcare reimbursement landscape, including pricing strategies, formulary dynamics, and access pathways.
• Expert knowledge of the Buy & Bill process, Medicare Part B, 340B, as well as commercial reimbursement, specialty pharmacies, and identifying alternative sites of infusion are required.
• Leverage Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) and real-world evidence (RWE) to support the value proposition of products in payer negotiations.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategies, share best practices, and deliver a seamless customer and patient experience.
• Provide marketplace feedback and insights to corporate leadership on customer business trends, competitive updates, and industry issues.

Leadership & Development:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced members of the sales, training, distribution, finance, and matrix teams, if applicable.

Compliance and Ethics:

• Operate in full compliance with all applicable regulations and professional standards.
• Maintain rigorous record-keeping and ensure transparent and accurate communication with stakeholders.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, business, pharmacy, health economics); advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, etc.) preferred.
• 5+ years in key account management or market access within pharma, biotech, or healthcare; experience in therapeutic areas like dermatology or rare diseases preferred.
• Proven success managing complex accounts and meeting KPIs; experience launching products across segments (e.g., IDNs, Private Equity, Buy & Bill) preferred.
• Experience in C-suite selling preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 60-80%); experience with reimbursement issues preferred.

What Will Help You Succeed:

Success in this role comes from building trusted partnerships, thinking strategically, and navigating complex healthcare environments with confidence. You are a collaborative relationship builder who can influence stakeholders, translate market insights into action, and identify solutions that create value for customers, healthcare systems, and patients.

Your New Team:

You'll join a collaborative and purpose-driven team dedicated to improving patient access and outcomes. In this role, you'll work closely with colleagues across Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Field Reimbursement, and Legal to develop and execute strategies that create value for customers, healthcare systems, and patients.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position is $175,000-250,000 per year. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the LEO Pharma range for this position. Salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

Lets pioneer together!

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We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates because we believe that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes are what enable us to make the best decisions for LEO Pharma and meet the needs of the wonderfully diverse marketplace we operate in.

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