Role Summary
Experienced managers in a key account management function, responsible for agreed upon targets for the assigned accounts. Primarily responsible for key stakeholder relationships within targeted accounts, develop deep understanding of individual customer needs and identify mutually beneficial solutions for both Novartis and customers through creation and execution of account business plans. Cellular Therapy Strategic Account Manager - New York City Territory โ Remote (MD, DE, PA, NJ, Greater NYC).
Responsibilities
- Responsible for complete ownership of assigned Key Accounts; develop product specific and portfolio strategies in line with goals and customer needs; align Account strategy with other key Sales, Marketing, Patient Access, Medical and Managed Care functions and ensures cross-functional resources and support.
- Delivers the Account plans and required financial results for own Key Accounts; works effectively with colleagues in other functions (e.g. Primary Care and Specialty Sales, Marketing etc.) to achieve account sales.
- Responsible for contract optimization, access and reimbursement across the specific customer groups that are relevant to the role or business unit.
- Leads negotiations, contracting, pull-through and formulary management with assigned Key Accounts -Creates and implements programs designed to build long-term relationships with Accounts, based on deep understanding of the customer organization, structure, business strategy and priorities -Builds and sustains long-term customer partnerships with assigned Key Accounts, based on deep understanding of the customer organization, structure, business strategy and priorities.
- Leads cross-functional Account teams and other assigned resources to develop and deliver Account business plans.
- Acts as mentor to other Key Account Managers by sharing best practices on contracting, Account plan development and execution and knowledge of product/disease states, customer segments, and healthcare environment and regulations.
- Communicates customer insights and Account-related activities to internal stakeholders, and engages with them to pursue business opportunities within assigned Accounts.
- Plays a key role in negotiations at the regional level and provide strategic inputs and support to the team (as applicable). May be responsible for leading the tender business and team within the country by coordinating all related activities and stakeholders at local/regional levels. Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt. Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable).
- Key Performance Indicators: Sales revenue and revenue growth in assigned accounts - Portfolio and strategic customer development.
Education
- Bachelorโs Degree Required
Qualifications
- Required: Minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical experience and 3 years of total experience in one or a combination of the following areas: Key Account Management, Reimbursement, Medical Device or sales management.
- Preferred: Demonstrated record of success in Oncology, Hematology, or Transplantation within an Academic Institutional setting.
- Required: Proven ability to establish and cultivate key customer relationships.
- Required: Strong Strategic and Business Acumen skills.
- Required: Strong negotiating skills.
- Required: In-depth knowledge of the healthcare industry, environment.
- Preferred: IDNs/ACOs/Government Accts.
Skills
- Account Management.
- Accountability
- Matrixed Collaboration
- Commercial Excellence
- Competitive Intelligence
- Complexity Management
- Compliance
- Crm (Customer Relationship Management).
- Customer Engagement
- Enterprise Sales
- Ethics
- Heathcare Sector
- Integrated Marketing.
- Market Development.
- Problem Solving Skills
- Revenue Growth
- Sales Strategy.
- Selling Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Value Propositions
- Process Education
Additional Requirements
- Field Roles With a Dedicated Training Period Only: The individual hired for this role will be required to successfully complete certain initial training, including home study, in eight (8) or fewer hours per day and forty (40) or fewer hours per week.
- Field roles with a company car: Driving is an essential function of this role, meaning it is fundamental to the purpose of this job and cannot be eliminated. Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driverโs license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions, if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving.