The Area Business Lead (ABL) is responsible for leading, coaching, hiring and developing a highly talented team of hospital Key Account Managers (KAMs) who interface directly with Health Care Professionals and other stakeholders within the institutional setting. This role includes leading a motivated team with strong account management acumen, product, and disease state knowledge who are responsible for gaining optimal access for assigned products within his/her targeted accounts. In addition, through a mix of strong business acumen, leadership skills and relationship building, the ABL is accountable for meeting or exceeding established goals. The ABL will strategically leverage the use of corporate resources to drive results and will also ensure all direct reports adhere to all Shionogi policies and procedures; and required regulations. The ideal ABL should have a strong knowledge base in how hospital products are purchased, ordered, administered and established for formulary inclusion within the hospital setting as well as understand the formulary process and reimbursement policies for targeted institutions and systems. Ideal living location Texas/Gulf Coast. States within Region include: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas