Role Description
The Key Account Manager (KAM) role is focused on creating opportunities and generating demand for a new hospital antibiotic within a designated territory. This involves:
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Educating formulary decision-makers, key stakeholders, and healthcare providers about the product’s clinical advantages.
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Securing formulary adoption and uptake within the institutional IV antibiotic space.
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Driving formulary access and sales at leading U.S. hospital institutions.
KAMs are responsible for:
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Engaging a range of healthcare professionals in institutional environments.
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Developing and executing account-specific strategies to boost awareness and availability of Meitheal anti-infective products.
Success in this role requires:
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A thorough grasp of institutional dynamics.
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The ability to connect with and influence pivotal decision-makers effectively.
Qualifications
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Documented and measurable track record of sales performance.
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Account-based selling experience within the assigned territory.
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Strong understanding of how hospital products are purchased, ordered, and administered.
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Ability to understand and navigate hospital systems to gain access to key decision-makers.
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Experience calling on infectious disease, critical care, and hospitalists.
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Successful experience in establishing hospital product formulary approval through P & T committees.
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Proven ability to understand, articulate, and present complex scientific information.
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Strong presentation, organization, administrative, and communication skills.
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Experience in utilizing and optimizing CRM systems.
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Prior experience promoting newly launched products.
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Safe driving record and valid driver’s license required.
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Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills.
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Demonstrated judgment and decision-making capability.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in business or BS/MS in life sciences preferred.
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A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
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7+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience with a minimum of 5+ years in the hospital setting.
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Antibiotic account management experience is strongly preferred.
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Clinical experience (e.g., nurse, pharmacist) is a plus.
Benefits
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Competitive pay and medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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Flexible spending accounts.
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Long- and short-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance.
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401(k) plan with match.
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Competitive PTO and company-paid holidays.
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Paid parental leave (maternity & paternity).
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Employee assistance program.
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Car Allowance.
Travel Requirements
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The average overnight travel for this position is up to 65%.
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Field-based role, so remote working is required.
Computer Skills
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Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
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CRM Experience.
AAP/EEO
Meitheal Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.