Key Account Manager North England, Northern Ireland & Scotland

Ipsen Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Key Account Manager to join their team in Northeast England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. This role focuses on developing account strategies in the rare liver diseases sector. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical specialty care, along with a strong understanding of the NHS environment. The position requires excellent communication and planning skills and offers an opportunity to shape impactful partnerships that improve patient outcomes. Apply now to be part of a transformative team!

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Continuous personal development

Impactful partnerships

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical specialty care.
• Track record of success in sales and business management.
• Up-to-date understanding of NHS environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver account strategies and territory business plans.
• Build strong partnerships with HCPs and stakeholders.
• Engage cross-functional colleagues to meet account needs.

Skills

Experience in pharmaceutical specialty care

Sales and business management

Understanding of NHS environment

Communication skills

Planning and analytical skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Life sciences degree

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Cookie Notice**Title:**Key Account Manager - North England, Northern Ireland & Scotland**Company:**Ipsen Ltd**About Ipsen:**Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!For more information, visit us at and follow our latest news on and .**Job Description:**# **Key Account Manager**Location: Field Based – Covering **Northeast England, Northern Ireland & Scotland** Specialty Care | Neuroscience & Rare Diseases Business Unit**Make a real impact for people living with rare liver disease.**At Ipsen, we are committed to transforming the lives of patients through innovation, collaboration and an unshakeable focus on outcomes. We are now seeking a **Key Account Manager (KAM)** to join our Rare Liver Diseases team. This is an exciting opportunity to become the face of Ipsen within this highly specialised therapy area.In this pivotal role, you will act as the **single point of contact** for HCPs and system stakeholders, bringing deep understanding of the full patient journey and shaping solutions that optimise pathways to care across **Northeast England, Northern Ireland and Scotland**.**About the Role**As KAM for Rare Liver Diseases, you will:* Develop and deliver **account strategies and territory business plans**, turning real‑world insights into action.* Apply a **deep understanding of the patient journey** to identify opportunities to enhance care pathways.* Navigate **local market access** and hospital/ICB environments to support optimal patient access.* Build strong, value‑led partnerships with HCPs and stakeholders, becoming their **partner of choice**.* Engage cross‑functional colleagues to drive swift, decisive responses to account needs.* Leverage strong scientific and clinical understanding to support discussions with specialist teams.* Apply excellent business analytics and strategic thinking to prioritise opportunities aligned with Ipsen and NHS priorities.* Ensure **compliant and ethical conduct** aligned to Ipsen values, the ABPI Code and NHS guidelines.* Manage territory activities using CRM tools in a timely and accurate manner.**About You**You will thrive here if you are **collaborative, agile and solution‑focused**, with a positive, winning mindset.We are looking for someone with:**Experience & Expertise*** **5+ years’ experience** in pharmaceutical speciality care.* Track record of success in **sales and business management**.* Up‑to‑date understanding of the **NHS environment**, local access and payer processes.* Experience with **formulary pathways**, patient pathways and driving change across HCOs.* Evidence of proactively addressing NHS challenges with tailored solutions.**Qualifications & Competencies*** **Life sciences degree** (or higher).* Strong communication, planning and analytical skills.* Ability to work autonomously and in high‑performing matrix teams.* Self‑motivated, entrepreneurial, organised and forward‑thinking.* Full UK driving licence & **ABPI qualification**.At Ipsen, we are:* **Inclusive and diverse**, ethical and community‑engaged.* **Patient‑centric**, data‑ and science‑driven.* **Agile, innovative, entrepreneurial** and committed to proactive collaboration.* **Accountable, respectful listeners**, focused on excellence and performance.* Passionate about celebrating success and enabling our people to reach their full potential.**Join Us**If you’re ready to shape impactful partnerships, improve patient outcomes and help redefine pathways in rare liver disease, we’d love to hear from you.**Apply now and be part of a team committed to transforming the lives of patients who need it most.**We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. 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