Key Account Manager

MENARINI Group; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the UK is seeking a Key Account Manager for the Cornwall & Devon region. This role combines sales and market access responsibilities, focusing on building relationships with NHS stakeholders and implementing strategic plans. The ideal candidate will have a science degree, significant experience in the pharmaceutical field, strong negotiation skills, and knowledge of the UK's healthcare system. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare provision

Dental insurance

Pension contributions

25 days annual holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry and NHS.
• Experience in field Market Access is preferred.
• Ability to effectively launch pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Achieve territory growth and market share targets.
• Create and implement territory business plans.
• Ensure compliance with ABPI and ethical standards.

Skills

Building relationships with stakeholders

Negotiation skills

Pharmacovigilance training

Knowledge of the UK healthcare system

Solution-oriented thinking

Education

Science degree

Job description

Key Account Manager - Cornwall & Devon

This position is critical to the UK team, combining two core functions:

As a Key Account Manager you will lead on creating and implementing territory business plans to increase sales of Menarini UK promoted products while building advocacy and sustainable relationships with key stakeholders and Healthcare Professionals within the NHS.

As a Regional Access Manager you will focus on implementing the Market Access element of the Brand Strategy for key portfolios such as Cardiovascular / Lipid Management and Diabetes / Cardiovascular‑Renal Metabolic.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve agreed growth targets and increase market share for the promoted portfolio in the designated territory (Territory Growth).
• Accountability for the creation, implementation, and ownership of territory business outcomes (Business Planning & Execution).
• Ensure optimal funding of Menarini's products through negotiation on designated commercial pricing schemes (Market Access Strategy).
• Maintain all ABPI and company compliance requirements, operating with the highest ethical standards (Compliance).

Qualifications

• Science graduate/graduate calibre.
• PV Trained (Pharmacovigilance).
• At least five years’ pharmaceutical and NHS experience.
• Previous experience working in field Market Access (preferred).
• Experience launching new pharmaceutical products into an HTA or single‑payer market.
• Strong knowledge of the UK healthcare system at all levels (ICS or devolved nation equivalent, Trust, National/Regional).
• Ability to build sustainable relationships with key stakeholders and HCPs.
• Confident, quick‑thinking, responsive, and solution‑oriented.
• Strong work ethic and high levels of energy, resilience, integrity and honesty.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a discretionary incentive scheme.
• Private healthcare provision (AXA) and dental insurance.
• Defined pension contributions (10% company contribution).
• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Rewarding career where you can make a tangible difference in patient care.

Join us and become part of a tradition of excellence and innovation. Apply now!

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing