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Pharmaceutical Key Account Manager
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About the Role
Evolve is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical company who are looking for an ambitious Key Account Manager to drive access to their Rare Disease portfolio across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to build strategic NHS partnerships, shape patient pathways and improve access to specialist treatments, making a meaningful difference to patients and the wider healthcare system.
This is a full-time, permanent position covering the UK, working closely with specialist treatment centres.
What’s in it for you?
- Excellent Salary & Benefits - A competitive starting salary depending on experience, plus exceptional bonus, company car or car allowance, pension, private medical cover, expenses reimbursement and more!
- Innovative Product Portfolio - Work with a leading rare disease product range in a specialist market.
- Collaborative Culture - Thrive in a supportive, people-focused environment.
Ideal Requirements for the Pharmaceutical Key Account Manager
- Bring proven pharmaceutical sales expertise – Demonstrable experience in hospital pharmaceutical sales, ideally within a Key Account Manager or equivalent role, with the confidence to operate effectively across complex healthcare environments.
- Make an impact in specialist and rare diseases – Experience within rare diseases or specialist therapy areas, with the opportunity to apply your expertise to a portfolio where your work can make a meaningful difference to patients.
- Navigate complex NHS access pathways – Strong understanding of NHS funding and commissioning frameworks for high-cost medicines, with the ability to identify and overcome access challenges across different healthcare systems.
- Turn account strategy into results – A proven track record of developing and delivering effective key account plans, combined with excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and networking skills.
- Communicate with credibility and influence – The ability to translate complex scientific and technical information into clear, compelling conversations with a wide range of healthcare professionals, supported by ABPI qualification.
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Role Responsibilities for the Pharmaceutical Key Account Manager
- Drive market access and improve patient pathways – Lead national and regional initiatives that help unlock access our clients Rare Disease portfolio, identifying opportunities to improve patient identification, referral and treatment pathways across the NHS.
- Build influential strategic partnerships – Develop trusted, long-term relationships with key NHS and healthcare stakeholders, using your understanding of the healthcare landscape to influence appropriate treatment pathways and improve patient access.
- Own and shape strategic key accounts – Develop and lead impactful account strategies that align national brand priorities with local healthcare needs, identifying opportunities and turning strategy into meaningful outcomes.
- Be a trusted clinical and scientific partner – Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals and become a valued source of accurate, up-to-date clinical and technical expertise across relevant rare disease areas.
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Get to know your recruiter, Katie, on our website: https://www.evolveselection.com/the-team/team/katie-fisher
Application Process
Evolve Selection acts as a recruitment partner on behalf of our clients. All applications are reviewed by our specialist consultants and assessed against the specific requirements of the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion before being introduced to the hiring client.
We appreciate every application; however, due to application volumes, we may not be able to respond to all candidates individually. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this particular role, however we may contact you regarding future opportunities that match your experience in line with our privacy policy.
Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.
Equal Opportunities
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
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