Key Account Manager, Global Rare Diseases - Central

**** About Us **** Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years' experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here. At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better. Chiesi Global Rare Diseases Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is a Chiesi Group's business unit established in February 2020 and focused on research, development and commercialization of treatments and patient support services for rare and ultra-rare disorders, many of whom have limited or no treatments available. This unit is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a strong synergy with the headquarters in Parma. Rare unit has a focus on research and product development for lysosomal storage diseases, rare hematology, ophthalmology disorders and rare immunodeficiencies. The unit is also a dedicated partner with global leaders in scientific research, patient advocacy and care. Discover more here. Who we are looking for This is what you will do We are seeking a Key Account Manager (KAM) who is a competitive, pharmaceutical salesprofessional with integrity, drive and passion for performance who can thrive in a fast-pacedbusiness environment. This individual must have experience with strategic account management,identifying opportunities through local market intelligence gathering and effective data analysis. TheKAM will act as the face of our great company to healthcare professionals, including prescribers andtheir staff, while focusing on meeting and exceeding their sales goals to ensure appropriate patientsget prescribed our medication. The Key Account Manager (KAM) will deliver product, disease state and resource education to HCPs & their staff to expand their identification and treatment of appropriate patients with our medication. The KAM will report directly to the National Business Director while working with peer salespeopleas well as a cross-functional team to ensure the marketplace understands clinical data, payer accessinformation and company resources to support prescribing, initiation, and continuity of therapy forpatients. The KAM role requires a unique set of skills that demands excellent customer engagement &communication skills, strategic planning & execution, clinical expertise, collaboration, consistentcompliant behaviors, and a commitment to the patients and their families. This person must enjoyworking within a high functioning team with the goal to help everyone succeed for the benefit of thepatients we serve. NO relocation support will be offered for position. You'll be responsible for: Create awareness around rare disease states based on company marketed product(s) of focus Business development and prospecting Strategic account management - ability to translate strategy into action Target, plan and work consistently through all states and regions of the geography Manage leads as top prior