Key Account Manager

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Summary As a Key Account Manager , you'll be at the forefront of building trusted partnerships that improve patient care. In this role, you'll manage strategic relationships with key accounts, understand their challenges, and deliver tailored solutions that drive value for both the customer and the organization. Your ability to connect insights with action will directly impact patient outcomes and help shape the future of healthcare in your region. About the Role Job Location-Chandigarh Key Responsibilities :

Manage key account relationships at the local level to achieve sales targets and long-term business growth.

Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with customer needs and commercial objectives.

Lead contract negotiations and support targeted initiatives for designated accounts.

Analyze market trends and competitor activity to inform account strategies and identify opportunities.

Organize and execute customer engagement events in collaboration with marketing and medical teams.

Maintain accurate stakeholder mapping and CRM data to support strategic planning.

Drive sales operations and performance targets within assigned accounts or regions.

Support team development through coaching, training, and leadership of key commercial programs.

Role Requirements :

Proven experience in managing key accounts within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry

Strong understanding of clinical trial design, data review, and reporting processes

8-12 years of experience in key account management roles

Sales experience in multinational companies.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a customer-centric mindset

Bachelor's degree in Science or Pharmacy preferred

Ability to work cross-functionally and drive results in a matrix environment

Desirable Requirements :

Specialty Therapeutics

Key account management experience.

Why Novartis :

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here : https : / / www.novartis.com / about / strategy / people-and-culture

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion :

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation

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