Regional Account Manager, Rare Neurology

AstraZeneca

. Manage and develop long-term relationships with assigned physicians, extended prescribers, and other customers in the assigned territory .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $152,636 - $228,954 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical sales with a focus on building relationships with healthcare professionals, particularly in neurology and immunological disorders. Proven ability to educate on complex diseases and navigate challenging healthcare environments while adhering to compliance and ethical standards.

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Pharmaceutical Sales ExperienceNeurology ExpertiseRelationship Building with PhysiciansTerritory ManagementDisease Education

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Hard Skills

Sales Objectives AchievementStrategic Account PlanningClinical KnowledgeProduct ExpertiseBudget Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationTime ManagementSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

PowerPoint PresentationsMarketing Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

BiotechMedical DeviceNeuromuscular DisordersInfused TherapiesApheresisClinical SettingsHospital SystemsIDNsAcademic Teaching Hospitals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and develop long-term relationships with assigned physicians, extended prescribers, and other customers in the assigned territory
Represent assigned Alexion brands and their approved indications
Provide disease and product education to external customers, including physicians and nurses, to help patients
Consistently achieve or exceed sales objectives in the assigned territory while operating with high organizational ethics and compliant business practices
Create, maintain, and execute strategic account-specific business plans reflecting the brand plan and local market forces
Collaborate closely with Institutional Account Managers, TLLs, SALs, MSLs, FRMs, Market Access, Diagnostics, and other Enterprise partners
Handle customer questions and objections consistently with product indications and sales training methodology; compliantly triage inquiries to appropriate partners
Develop and maintain in-depth disease, therapeutic, clinical, and scientific knowledge
Educate on the disease’s diagnostic approach to support effective patient diagnosis
Navigate complex academic and community hospital settings to access targeted HCPs and key stakeholders
Utilize marketing tools and resources, including PowerPoint presentations, across customer stakeholders
Lead implementation of a patient-centric partnership model involving physicians, staff, clinics, and applicable hospitals
Execute local disease education and promotional programs for the therapeutic area
Provide product expertise and customer service to targeted accounts and stakeholders
Track activities and submit accurate, timely sales activity reports
Manage time and priorities effectively as a self-starter

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Proven documented track record of delivering consistent “Top-tier” sales results
5 years pharmaceutical sales or equivalent experience (e.g., Biotech or Medical Device)
Neurology experience strongly preferred
Experience building relationships with physicians referring, diagnosing and/or treating neuromuscular disorders in high-complexity institutions, community hospitals, satellite sites, and private practices
Experience building relationships with healthcare professionals working in locations that administer infused therapies and/or apheresis for immunological disorders, where appropriate
Demonstrated success educating physicians about complex diseases diagnosed mainly through observations/exclusion rather than simple diagnostic tests
Demonstrated success educating physicians about diverse patient disease profiles that do not lend themselves to simple segmentation and categorization for treatment decisions
Ability to build and/or strengthen lasting relationships with providers in physician practices and hospitals where access may be challenging
Ability to manage territory budget and adhere to Alexion code of ethics and compliance
Ability to travel within territory regularly, including frequent overnight and weekend travel
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Ability to travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or plane; work comfortably in a clinical setting; use a computer; communicate via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours
Master’s in Life Sciences or MBA a plus
Bio/pharma, Neurology and/or Ophthalmology experience preferred
Experience navigating and working with large hospital systems, IDNs, and academic teaching hospitals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Commissions for sales roles
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and leaves)
Health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage