AstraZeneca
Healthcare
KeyAccountManager–RareDiseases
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“Key Account Manager – Rare Diseases at AstraZeneca. Skills: Key account management, Rare Diseases, Stakeholder relationships. Manage individual accounts. Identify and prioritise opportunities”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver agreed sales and marketing goals
Industry & Context.
Strategic thinking; Judgment
Willingness to travel extensively
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Dentistry, Experience as pharmaceutical sales representative, Proven track record managing key accounts, Proficiency in Serbian, Proficiency in English, MS Office skills, Valid driving licence
Nice to Have
Experience in Rare Diseases commercial roles, Experience in Rare Diseases medical roles, Previous marketing experience, Demonstrated leadership attributes
What You'll Do.
Manage individual accounts
Identify and prioritise opportunities
Engage relevant stakeholders
Build lasting partnerships
Work cross-functionally with colleagues
Align account strategies
Deliver value-based solutions
Lead key account management
Develop account strategies and plans
Generate clinical demand
Build strategic partnerships
Engage healthcare professionals
Contribute to promotional planning
Support development of promotional mix
Ensure timely execution
Share account and market insights
Use data and insights effectively
Position AstraZeneca as thought partner
Monitor market developments
Monitor competitor activity
Translate insights into actions
Deliver agreed sales goals
Manage account activities
Manage budgets responsibly
Maintain high standards of compliance
Act in line with AstraZeneca values
Build company reputation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teamwork; Cross-functional decision-making; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Scientific dialogue; Presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Account planning, Account execution
Full Job Description
**Key Account Manager – Rare Diseases** **Location:** **Belgrade, Serbia** We are looking for a **Key Account Manager – Rare Diseases** to join our team in **Belgrade, Serbia**. In this role, you will be responsible for managing strategically important accounts and helping shape how AstraZeneca partners with the healthcare system to support patients living with rare diseases. As a Key Account Manager, you will play an important role in generating clinical demand for AstraZeneca’s Rare Diseases portfolio, building trusted relationships with key stakeholders, and developing account strategies that reflect the needs of the local healthcare environment. This is a highly collaborative role that combines strategic account management, scientific dialogue, cross-functional teamwork, and strong execution. This role is well suited to someone who is motivated by working in a complex and evolving healthcare landscape, can engage confidently with a broad range of stakeholders, and is passionate about making a meaningful difference for patients with rare diseases. **What you will do** In this role, you will manage individual accounts of strategic importance to AstraZeneca, taking accountability for their performance and long-term development. You will identify and prioritise opportunities across hospitals, supply pharmacies, and other relevant healthcare institutions, with a focus on supporting access to AstraZeneca’s Rare Diseases medicines for appropriate patients. You will engage relevant stakeholders across the **multi-disciplinary team (MDT)** and **decision-making unit (DMU)** , building strong and lasting partnerships based on trust, scientific credibility, and a clear understanding of stakeholder needs. You will also work cross-functionally with colleagues across commercial, marketing, medical, diagnostics, and other support functions to align account strategies and deliver value-based solutions. More specifically, you will: * **Lead key account management** for strategic
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