Key Account Manager – Respiratory/Allergy Drug Products
Location: North East England (Field-based)
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Key Account Manager to join our client that is focusing on innovative drug products in the respiratory and allergy space. This role will be responsible for developing and executing strategic account plans across the North East of England, driving product uptake and maintaining strong relationships with key NHS and private stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and grow business across designated accounts in the region, ensuring strong adoption of respiratory and allergy product lines.
* Engage with a variety of stakeholders including consultants, specialist nurses, pharmacists, and procurement.
* Build tailored value propositions for each account in line with local healthcare needs and formularies.
* Develop territory business plans and collaborate closely with marketing, medical, and market access teams.
* Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform strategy.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in pharmaceutical sales or account management, ideally within respiratory or allergy therapeutic areas.
* Strong knowledge of the UK healthcare system, particularly the NHS structure in the North East region.
* Demonstrated success in managing complex accounts and building long-term customer relationships.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and travel regularly across the territory.
About Planet Pharma:
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
www.planet-pharma.com