Key Account Manager, Cardiovascular

Cytokinetics

. Deliver sales results and work autonomously as the single point of accountability for the successful launch within the territory .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €90,000 - €120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical sales with a focus on territory management, product launches, and building relationships with healthcare professionals. Proficient in strategic planning and market trend evaluation to drive sales results in complex accounts.

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Pharmaceutical Sales ExperienceTerritory ManagementProduct Launch ExperienceKey Account ManagementNative German and Business Fluent English

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentMarket Trend EvaluationAccount PlanningClinical KnowledgeStakeholder Identification

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsAutonomyCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Eligibility to Work as Pharmaceutical Sales Person

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaCardiologyRare DiseaseSpecialty ProductsKOLsHealthcare ProfessionalsPatient Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver sales results and work autonomously as the single point of accountability for the successful launch within the territory
Develop territory-specific account plans to identify, assess, and prioritize opportunities
Coordinate local integrated field team efforts across medical, payer, and patient navigation/support colleagues
Build relationships with leading hospitals, cardiology centers, and specialty networks across the territory
Serve as a trusted partner to healthcare professionals and institutions
Act as a subject matter expert by delivering clinically relevant disease and product information
Create demand for the product launch
Communicate approved resources to HCPs, including publications, marketing materials, payer information, patient support materials, and educational programs
Work cross-functionally with medical, market access, and marketing colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Bachelor's Degree or higher
Eligibility to work as Pharmaceutical sales person according to §75 AMG
Minimum 5+ years of experience in biotech/pharma sales
Experience as a commercial sales representative or key account manager with sole ownership of the territory is mandatory
Native German and business fluent English preferred
Cardiology, rare disease, or specialty product experience preferred
Product launch experience is a plus
Knowledge of KOLs and key accounts within assigned territory is an advantage
Expertise in evaluation of territory market trends and strategic planning that drives results and exceeds sales objectives
Experience selling to complex accounts, such as university clinics, identifying influential stakeholders, and meeting specialty care HCP needs in hospital and office-based settings
Scientific acumen and understanding of customer and patient needs
Willingness to travel overnight occasionally
Valid driver’s license to operate a company vehicle

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company vehicle
Approved HCP resources, publications, marketing materials, payer information, patient support materials, and educational programs
Equal pay and transparent compensation practices