Director, Hospital Key Account Management - Neuroscience- East Coast
Position Summary
We are seeking a strategic, results-driven, and experienced leader to join our team as the Director, Hospital Key Account Management (KAM) – Neuroscience. This individual will be responsible for leading and developing the Neuroscience Hospital KAM team, ensuring product awareness and sustained growth for BMS’s neuroscience portfolio across key hospital accounts.
Key Responsibilities
Build, develop, and retain a high-performing Hospital KAM team
Lead the development of account level strategies and execution of tactics
Coach teams to effectively present clinical and economic data to key hospital-based accounts and IDNs
Identify business opportunities within respective geographic area and coordinate with internal stakeholders to engage with customers on those opportunities
Oversee hospital profiling efforts to enhance strategic decision-making and resource allocation
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Medical, Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, BI&A, and other matrix teams and Leadership to drive strategic initiatives
Leadership & Team Performance Management
Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of Key Account Managers and other relevant sales and account management staff, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives
Foster a collaborative, results-driven team culture that encourages open communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
Establish a clear vision, capabilities, and KPIs for the Hospital KAM team, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
Develop and implement training programs to support the development of the Hospital KAM team through coaching, training, and account management capabilities
Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless execution of initiatives across teams
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback and professional development to ensure team members meet their individual and collective goals
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 7-10 years of experience in account management, business development, or sales leadership within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a focus on hospital-based sales or strategic partnerships.
Neuroscience experience strongly preferred
Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, including hospitals and acute care, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), organizer provider networks, and payer dynamics
Experience with hospital payment models and metrics, formulary access and reimbursement dynamics, pathways and protocol development, EMR/EHR systems, pharmacy planning and operations
Track record of driving revenue growth and / or achieving field execution targets in the pharmaceutical industry and consistently exceeding expectations
Prior experience managing and leading teams in a complex healthcare environment, including team development, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration
Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to structure complex challenges and translate them into actionable plans
Demonstrated analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Previous experience managing and leading teams in a complex healthcare environment, including team development, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration
Strong ability to interface with senior-level stakeholders both internally and externally
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to drive engagement across teams
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)