PTC Therapeutics

About PTC Therapeutics

Summary: Job Description: WORK LOCATION: Santiago de Chile The Key Account Manager is a field based position that serves as a direct link between PTC and Health Care Providers (HCPs) and clients in Chile. Collaborating closely with the General Manager for the assigned region, and other members of the sales team, the incumbent is directly responsible for representing PTC’s products to medical professionals specializing in the diagnostics and treatment of the rare diseases portfolio within their assigned geography. The incumbent handles all operational aspects of pharmaceutical sales and service including, but not limited to: generating sales, communication and promotion of the clinical and economic benefits of the product, building and maintaining successful relationships, educating health care staffs, and identifying new opportunities for commercial and scientific growth. Primary duties/responsibilities: Establishes, develops and maintains business partnerships with targeted HCPs and staffs within assigned geographical territory; increases awareness through appropriate scientific information and education (programs) to medical professionals, patient organizations and patients and families, where appropriate; develops and executes a region specific and integrated action plan across all relevant areas of the communication mix in order to achieve the defined territory and sales goals; clearly understands and implements goals of the marketing plan and attain sales/patient objectives for assigned products on a monthly, quarterly and/or yearly basis. Creates consultative, solution-oriented business partnerships with customers by meeting regularly with targeted HCPs and staff within assigned geography to understand and discuss ways PTC products can meet their identified needs. Identifies key treatment versus referral centres and facilitates cross-collaboration between centres and their stakeholders to optimize patient care. Drives patient identification (gene-sequencing) initiatives. Establishes, manages and maintains successful relations with relevant health authorities, key opinion leaders (KOLs), HCPs, patient organization and payors. Identifies and resolves product access and reimbursement issues. Provides HCPs and other hospital staff with training and assistance in the indicated use of the product. Communicates according to proper timelines on effects, side effects and counter-indications/risks of drugs and notifies the Pharmacovigilance (PV) Department; maintains current and comprehensive clinical and pharmacoeconomic knowledge of the product and the treatment area. Collaborates with commercial and scientific colleagues to share best practice and to create opportunities to drive the commercial business. Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management. REQUIREMENTS: Based in Santiago de Chile -is a must Bachelor’s degree in a related business or scientific discipline Experience in sales/key account management in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with rare diseases is desirable. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and successfully growing and managing a territory in prior roles. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical data and to develop strategic and actionable business plans. Hands-on experience in interacting with third parties and patient organizations including selling a high cost product that is distributed through a specialty pharmacy and require extensive coordination with patient access services. Demonstrated understanding of the region’s regulatory and reimbursement requirements Excellent verbal and written communication and skills including the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly. Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned territory (including occasional night and weekends). Advanced English (verbal and written). EEO Statement: PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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Legal Form: Inc

Company Type: Public

Company Size: 501 - 1000

Revenue: 1 - 5 billion (USD)

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