Partner, National GPO and Key Accounts

Astellas Pharma • Northbrook, IL

4d • $176,750 - $252,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Requirements

• Expert working knowledge of the current market landscape to include value-based reimbursement models, Oral and Infused models, and other alternative payment models. Specifically, payment models impacting our customers.
• Maximizing Sales Performance (Market Share, Units, Profitability) with assigned customers
• Developing strong business-centric, collaborative relationships with customers, both external and internal Matrix Partners.
• Demonstrated Leadership and “taking charge” of driving customer business performance through collaborative initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Community GPO experience and relationships. (McKesson GPO preferred.)
• Contract experience with GPOs or other related contract experience and proven pull-through in Oncology, Urology and Retina markets.
• Experience and deep experience and understanding of the Oncology/Urology and Retina Therapeutic areas.
• Strong leadership and experience in leading cross-functional Matrix Teams and driving organizational change and success.

Responsibilities

• Plan, initiate, negotiate and manage profitable business relationships with assigned accounts to meet or exceed objectives.
• Meet with senior level executives at assigned accounts to identify opportunities, develop alliances and ensure customer needs are met.
• Execute upon set Key Account Management strategy and ensure that individual business goals and objectives for assigned accounts are achieved.
• Negotiate, manage, and coordinate contract evaluation and implementation at assigned accounts.
• Expert level presentation communication of clinical educational information and contract proposals to assigned accounts.
• Expert level Project Management skills to identify, develop and execute opportunities with key stakeholders including assigned accounts and other strategic partners.
• Advance strategic customer relationships towards true partnerships through development of senior executive relationships and involvement between Astellas and accounts.
• Collaborate with Regional Key Account Leads within Astellas for both Oncology and Retina to assess, develop and execute on opportunities at the member level with an emphasis on GPO and large aggregator linked KOLs.
• Collaborate with Internal Partners, Vendors and Field Sales organization to manage projects and conferences.
• Collaborate and coordinate account specific plans with Astellas stakeholders including Field Sales, Account Managers, and Marketing to achieve our strategic objectives and sales goals.
• Identify and develop opportunities to align brand initiatives with GPO capabilities that align with our brand objectives (DSA educational programs, Patient Identification initiatives, PIE presentations)
• Contract management responsibilities: Ensure timely data submission per the contract working closely with AST GPO stakeholders.
• Monitor sales and expense budgets for the assigned accounts.
• Monitor performance to ensure objectives are met or exceeded.
• Create and regularly update Account Business Plans.
• Continually analyze competitive landscape and environment within assigned accounts to determine trends and provide customer feedback to Market Access Leadership
• Raise awareness of customer imperatives and effectively communicate their business strategy and value propositions to Health Systems Leadership
• Attend and work key professional society and/or GPO meetings or both.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
• Referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed