National Key Account Director - Merck : Job Details

Our Company's purpose is to use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world in the areas of prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products and technology solutions. We are committed to patients. Our Account Management roles are critical in helping to drive the success of our mission and to ensure profitable access to our products.

The National Key Account Director is the main point of contact for our company in the Payer/PBM segment and reports to the AVP of US Top Accounts. The National Key Account Director plays a crucial role in establishing our company as an industry leader, supporting healthcare partners and providers, improving patient health outcomes, and becoming a trusted resource. This position will be responsible for managing our business relationship with national Payer/PBM accounts and other related entities. This is a field-based role that requires national and international travel.

Primary Activities & Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications - Required:

• Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) or a minimum of high school diploma with at least 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in healthcare, life sciences industry, sales, account management or managed care.
• Valid Driver's License and passport.
• Ability to build and develop meaningful customer relationships with senior healthcare executives.
• Strong understanding of healthcare ecosystem.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including global travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PharmD).
• Current account management experience in PBM, health plan segments of the US healthcare system.

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