Job opportunity

Key Account Manager / Key Account Manageress for Radioligand Therapy (Prostate Cancer)

Novartis AG Basel May 26, 2026

Location

German speaking part of Switzerland (Zürich, Basel, Luzern, Bern)

Purpose of the Role

The Key Account Manager leads and drives the account strategy in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. This role requires a deep understanding of account needs and untapped business opportunities while exploring economic and clinical influences to enhance healthcare delivery and accelerate patient access.

As a Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing key accounts and specialists, fostering and extending relationships to meet sales targets. Your goal will be to develop a profound understanding of customer challenges related to patients and identify solutions that enhance patient care.

Your Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

  • Driving sales, product promotion, and development within designated accounts and their respective referral networks to meet agreed sales and performance targets for the assigned territory.
  • Developing customer development strategies, creating dedicated Key Account Management action plans for assigned accounts, aligning on objectives, and executing these plans.
  • Leading the preparation of strategic initiatives and individual tactical plans, providing insights related to analysis, future potential, and key programs required for the accounts.
  • Analyzing the market situation, including competitive intelligence activities focused on key accounts and competitors. Acting as a strategic scientific partner and collaborating with cross-functional colleagues to strengthen healthcare systems and enhance patient access and outcomes.
  • Taking ownership and accountability for building a high-performing team while fostering a culture of openness, accountability, and trust.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

  • A university degree in business or life sciences.
  • Full professional proficiency in German and English.
  • 3+ years’ experience in Field Force, as a Key Account Manager, and/or Sales Representative in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally with a focus on Oncology.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Swiss customer and marketplace, understanding key dynamics and current awareness of competitors and their likely strategies within the Therapeutic Area.
  • Knowledge of the Swiss Healthcare System.
  • Strong analytical and strategic skills combined with an entrepreneurial mindset.

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Work locationBasel, Switzerland

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