National Pharmaceutical Account Director -Specialty Pharmacy - Remote

Lensa; Deerfield (IL); Remote; USD 124,000 - 339,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a National Pharmaceutical Account Director to enhance partnerships with biopharmaceutical manufacturers. The role involves developing strategies, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various internal teams to boost sales and market competitiveness.

Qualifications

• 6 years in pharmaceutical account management or 9 years experience with GED.
• Experience in pharmacy marketing, sales, and benefit management.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with global pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Negotiates contracts with manufacturers for service programs.
• Identifies new business opportunities using business intelligence.

Skills

Pharmacy Marketing

Sales

Negotiation

Strategic Initiatives

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED

MBA or Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

National Pharmaceutical Account Director - Specialty Pharmacy - Remote

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Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for developing partnerships with global biopharmaceutical manufacturers to enhance competitiveness in the market and establish the Company as the retail and specialty pharmacy of choice.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and fosters relationships with global pharmaceutical manufacturers focusing on establishing/expanding alliances in retail and specialty distribution markets. Leads the process for gaining access to LDD (limited distribution drugs) for Specialty Pharmacy with assigned manufacturers.
• Develops specific acquisition and adherence strategies for retail prescription products in collaboration with internal support teams and manufacturer partners.
• Responsible for developing and implementing joint strategies on Rx DTC marketing, adherence services, data services, market insights, and distribution/purchasing strategies to boost sales for the Company and pharma partners.
• Collaborates with manufacturer trade relations and brand teams to identify business opportunities and implement tactics to establish enterprise-wide relationships.
• Negotiates and contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers for service programs in retail and specialty sectors, ensuring partnerships with Purchasing and Supply Chain are recognized.
• Acts as the primary contact between the biopharma industry and internal stakeholders, such as Pharmacy Operations, Legal/Contracting, Marketing, Clinical, Specialty, Digital, and other functions.
• Uses internal/external business intelligence to identify new business opportunities early.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens has a rich heritage of community care, serving nearly 9 million customers daily across approximately 8,500 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, along with omni-channel platforms. Walgreens employs about 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare providers, committed to being the top choice for retail pharmacy and health services. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy provides critical care to patients with rare and complex conditions.

The salary range for this role is approximately $124,400 to $338,600, plus bonuses, depending on experience, location, and other factors. Benefits details are available at jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. More information about the company is at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com.

Job Details

Job ID: 1581430BR

Title: National Pharmaceutical Account Director - Specialty Pharmacy - Remote

Company: Walgreens

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Business Development/Planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree + 6 years in pharmaceutical account management or trade relations OR High School Diploma/GED + 9 years experience.
• Experience collaborating across internal and external teams to develop strategies within budget and timelines.
• Experience in strategic initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Experience in pharmacy marketing, sales, benefit management, or managed care.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical manufacturer segment and cost variables.
• Negotiation experience with vendors, contracts, and service issues.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• At least 5 years in financial decision-making and leadership roles.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s Degree

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Additional Details

Shift: Store

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting