Requirements: English
Company: Experteer Italy
Region: Marche
Make your mark for patientsTo strengthen ourRare & Epilepsy department we are looking for a skilled professional to fill the position of:Key Account ManagerRare Neurology- South of Italy (Campania,Molise,Abruzzo e Marche).The Key Account Manager at UCB plays a crucial role in transforming the lives of those with rare diseases. This position involves creating collaborative partnership with healthcare professionals and implementing commercial strategies based on scientific research to ensure patient access to UCB products. Responsibilities include mastering brand messaging, targeting and digital technology to deliver impactful customer experiences while adhering to ethical standards. These specialists are experts in regional patient journeys and they strategically allocate time and budget to raise awareness, improve patient diagnosis, treatment access and promote the appropriate use of UCB products.What you will doConsistently operate with the highest level of ethics and integrity serving rare disease patients and complying with local requirementsDeveloping and implementing strategic business and account plans tailored to your territory, incorporating insights into the network and regional patient journey and identifying key stakeholdersDeliver balanced information on new therapies in rare disease areasMaster targeted disease states with a deep understanding of patient journeys, standards of care, treatment drivers and clinical data on UCB products and competitors.Mapping the assigned territory in order to identify and prioritize opportunities.Continuously expand expertise on all treating and referring physicians, payers, hospital systems, pharmacies, labs and other care continuum componentsMaintain strong partnership within the regional payer landscape to ensure providers are informed about coverage and reimbursement, collaborating with the payer access team to maximize patient access and affordabilityDedicated to continuous improvement, seeking feedback, taking relevant courses, and participating in on-the-job projects and trainingsKey Deliverables:Cross-functional partnership and aligned territory business and account plan involving regional patient journey/network, with quarterly dedicated deliverables based on in depth understanding of gaps and opportunitiesSuccessful execution of marketing and sales strategiesMeet monthly and quarterly sales targetsKey Stakeholders:External: Targeted physicians, all care team members (e.g. referring physicians, access enabling hospital stakeholders, Hospital pharmacists)Internal: Rare Disease Organization Leadership Team, Ecosystem Lead, Marketing, Market Access, Patient Engagement, MSL, Medical strategy LeadPillars in Rare:Show strong investment to the rare disease patient community by understanding the national and regional patient journey, recognizing the barriers to care, diagnosis, and treatment, and collaborating with the community to overcome these challengesAdopt innovative, including digital, methods to identify patients and facilitate earlier access to high-efficacy and safe treatmentsMaintain a highly tactical, cross-functionally aligned approach to patient access, based on continuous account analysisIn-depth comprehension of disease and all relevant clinical data of UCB & competitors and translation into single-patient focus for dedicated referral and targeted treatmentsInterested? For this position youll need the following education, experience and skillsBachelor''s or Master''sdegreeProficient fluency in comprehending and communicating effectively in English (B2)Field-based experience in sales and account managementProven experience in the rare disease area is essential, demonstrating a strong understanding of its unique challenges and complexitiesTrack record of successful product launches is required, ideally involving cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning and market preparationFocused on external impact, solution-oriented and ateam playerProven record of sustained high sales performance and achievementComfortable with up to 80% travel, including overnight stays, based on territory business needs.Experience serving a variety of accounts along the patient journey, including academic centers, community/office-based care, hospitals and private practicesDiligent and precise in documenting and reporting daily activities, as well as insights gained from the territoryCurious and results-oriented with a scientifically-driven mindset, motivated to improve patient journeysDemonstrates flexibility in adapting to changing situations and prioritiesCommunicates clearly and effectively with others, both verbally and in writingDisplays curiosity and a willingness to learn new things while being open for new challengesListens attentively to others, valuing their perspectives and ideasAre you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!About usUCB is a global biopharmaceut