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Key Account Manager

astrazeneca
Companyastrazeneca
CategorySales
LocationBaar
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelManager
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted29 Jul 2026
Last verified9 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workday)
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Description
Role Summary The Oncology   Key Account Manager   is a Field-based and customer-facing role with frequent travel within the West Region of Switzerland, as well as regular internal meetings. You will own territory performance for our in-label G astrointestinal   ( GI ) and   Pan- Tumor   O ncology portfolio by building trusted, long-term partnerships with oncologists and the broader cancer care team   in an expanding   tumor   setting within Oncology   at AstraZeneca . This role blends   in- field selling excellence with strategic account leadership, requiring strong learning agility, analytical thinking, and the ability to translate insights into action. In collaboration with the Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you will also serve as a key voice of the field—sharing customer, market, and pathway insights internally to help shape our strategy and continuously improve our impact for patients. Key Responsibilities • Commercial excellence:   Demonstrate   disciplined selling behaviours, strong CRM hygiene, effective call planning, and consistent follow-through on account plans to meet or exceed performance goals. Support account performance analysis,   identify   risks/opportunities and implement corrective actions quickly. • Scientific & clinical dialogue: Engage healthcare professionals in high-quality conversations on approved indications and the efficacy/safety profile to support   appropriate , in-label use. • Account management & stakeholder network: Build and deliver a territory strategic plan (targeting, account   objectives , call planning). Develop a trusted network with key external stakeholders (examples are oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, administrators, pathway/committee members where   appropriate)   and coordinate effectively with internal partners. • Insights to impact: Capture, synthesize, and share relevant field insights internally (account potential, patient pathway, access dynamics, competitor activity, unmet needs, prescribing patterns) to inform strategy and improve execution. • Training & continuous learning: Successfully complete all required training and product/knowledge certifications;   maintain   a strong learning mindset and willingness to adapt as science and the environment evolve. • Compliance & ethics:   Operate   fully within all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences,   medicine   or pharmacy (or a related field or equivalent experience). Higher education is a plus. • Experience: Prior (field) experience in oncology, specialty care, or complex clinical environments. Proven success in field sales, key account management, or a customer-facing commercial role with measurable outcomes is a plus. Experience using data to drive territory decisions (segmentation, targeting, opportunity sizing, performance tracking) is a plus. • Capabilities & mindset:   Demonstrated   strategic and analytical thinking, strong planning and communication skills, and the ability to learn complex information quickly. High flexibility, resilience, curiosity, and a competitive, growth-oriented approach to goals and feedback. • Languages: German and/or French   proficiency   (business level) and the ability to communicate in English. Success profile (what “great” looks like) • Trusted external and internal partner: Builds credibility and durable relationships through customer-centric   behaviors   and ethical, compliant engagement. Brings value to office-based roles by co-shaping brand strategies and marketing material through relevant insights. • Strategic and insight-driven executor: Connects strategy to daily priorities and executes with discipline; adapts quickly as conditions change. Uses data and customer insight to prioritize accounts, improve impact, and elevate field execution. • Learning agility and competitive mindset: Learns science, products, and the local environment rapidly; seeks feedback and improves continuously. Takes ownership of goals, persists through challenges, and elevates standards for performance. Equal opportunity We are committed to building an inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Date Posted 29-Juli-2026 Closing Date 13-Aug.-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.