Strategic Neurology Regional Account Manager

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced pharmaceutical sales professional to manage relationships with physicians and extended prescribers across Neurology-focused brands. You will educate on diseases and therapies, drive territory sales, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize access and patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong strategic planning, budget adherence, and a track record of top-tier sales performance, with significant travel required within the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of pharmaceutical sales or equivalent experience.
• Neurology experience strongly preferred.
• Experience building relationships with physicians referring, diagnosing, and/or treating neuromuscular disorders.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the territory, including overnight trips.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop long-term relationships with physicians, extended prescribers, and other customers in the assigned territory.
• Represent assigned brands and approved indications.
• Provide disease and product education to external customers to help patients.
• Achieve or exceed sales objectives while following ethics and compliant practices.
• Create and execute strategic account-specific business plans aligned with brand plan and local market forces.
• Collaborate with institutional teams and enterprise partners.
• Answer questions and handle objections compliantly, triaging inquiries when needed.
• Develop disease, clinical, and scientific knowledge to educate on diagnostic approaches.
• Navigate hospital settings to access targeted healthcare professionals.
• Lead patient-centric partnerships with physicians, clinics, and hospitals.
• Execute local disease education and promotional programs for the therapeutic area.
• Provide product expertise and customer service to targeted accounts.
• Track activities and submit timely sales reports.
• Manage territory budget and adhere to ethics and compliance.

Skills

Relationship Building

Strategic Account Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Presentation & Training

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's in Life Sciences or MBA (plus)

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Jobtailor in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced pharmaceutical sales professional to manage relationships with physicians and extended prescribers across Neurology-focused brands. You will educate on diseases and therapies, drive territory sales, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize access and patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong strategic planning, budget adherence, and a track record of top-tier sales performance, with significant travel required within the territory.