Pain Regional Account Manager (Chicago or Detroit)
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
August 25, 2026
Full-time
On-site
United States
Sales
Role: The Pain Regional Account Manager is a field-based position providing temporary coverage across assigned regions to address vacancies, leaves, and strategic business needs within the Pain Business Unit. Main responsibilities include deploying rapidly to maintain account relationships, execute territory plans, and support business continuity; establishing and managing customer relationships with healthcare professionals and institutional stakeholders; and collaborating with regional and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations during assignments. Responsibilities also encompass onboarding new representatives, supporting account recovery, and assisting with strategic initiatives. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 7+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience, including 3+ years in account management; proven success in fast-paced, transition-heavy environments; experience with institutional and community-based accounts, with familiarity in formulary and pathway implementation preferred. Skills: Strong market assessment, adaptability, customer engagement, and proficiency with CRM tools like Veeva. High-value biopharma details: Focus on pharmaceutical/biotech sales, with significant experience in account management, working in dynamic, multi-region deployments, often engaging with healthcare providers and institutional accounts. Work setup involves extensive travel (up to 80%), working after hours, and working within a matrixed, fast-changing environment.