Strategic Account Manager Rare Diseases (m/w/d) East

Our Client

A fast-growing, globally active biotech company with strong roots in the rare disease space and a clear focus on immunology and severe autoimmune conditions. The company is dedicated to developing innovative, antibody-based therapies for patients with high unmet medical need, translating cutting-edge science into meaningful treatment options.

What sets the organization apart is its specialization in rare and complex diseases, a highly focused and innovative pipeline, and a strong international presence across Europe, the United States, and Japan. In addition, it combines scientific excellence with a clear ambition to ensure patient access to novel therapies.

The culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and purpose-driven, with teams united by curiosity, innovation, and a shared commitment to making a tangible difference in patients’ lives.

Job Description

Your responsibilities in this role

  • Take full commercial ownership of the assigned territory, including sales performance, market share, and key business objectives.
  • Develop and execute strategic territory and account plans, identifying growth opportunities, priority customers, and relevant centres for diagnosis and treatment
  • Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, hospital stakeholders, pharmacists, and other relevant decision-makers
  • Identify and address local access barriers, supporting formulary inclusion, patient access, and effective implementation at the site-of-care level
  • Drive regional market development activities and contribute to the identification of eligible patients and treatment centres
  • Develop and implement local marketing and promotional initiatives, including omnichannel activities, meetings, and educational formats for healthcare professionals
  • Initiate and lead regional scientific projects and collaborative initiatives to expand stakeholder networks, foster scientific exchange, and support improved patient outcomes
  • Work closely with Medical Affairs, commercial colleagues, supply chain, and other internal functions to ensure an aligned and effective customer approach.
  • Monitor territory performance, deliver against pre- and post-launch KPIs, and maintain accurate reporting and CRM documentation
  • Ensure all activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, industry, and ethical standards


What you bring to the role

  • A university degree in a scientific, business-related, or comparable discipline
  • min. 4-5 years of successful commercial experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, ideally with exposure to rare diseases, neurology, or other highly specialized indications
  • A strong track record in specialty care and/or hospital sales, combined with excellent commercial judgement and a clear understanding of complex market environments
  • Proven Key Account Management expertise, including the ability to identify opportunities, develop strategic account plans, and translate insights into impactful commercial actions
  • Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and build long-term professional relationships
  • The ability to understand and communicate complex scientific data and to contribute credibly to discussions with healthcare professionals and other key stakeholders
  • Experience working successfully in cross-functional teams and leading projects with a high degree of ownership, structure, and focus on outcomes
  • An agile, curious, and resilient mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and a genuine motivation to continuously learn and develop


Your benefits with our client

  • Close collaboration in a highly motivated, international team
  • Strong learning curve and individual growth opportunities
  • Dynamic setting with room for ideas and personal contribution
  • Competitive salary package and long-term career development opportunities


Contact Person

Simona Krot

sk@nik-executivesearch.com

Location & Setup

Germany, East

München

Inactive

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