Strategic Account Manager - Michiana

Syndax Pharmaceuticals•Chicago, IL

6d•$225,000 - $255,000•Remote

About The Position

Syndax Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Strategic Account Manager (SAM) for the Michiana region. This role is a critical part of the Customer Engagement Team and offers an opportunity to build on the success of recent product launches. The SAM is a senior, field-based position for high-performing account managers who demonstrate enterprise thinking, strategic leadership, and cross-functional influence. The SAM will be responsible for developing and executing enterprise strategies for Syndax’s most complex academic and integrated health system accounts, focusing on long-range planning, institutional impact, and system-wide pull-through across adult, pediatric, and AYA leukemia care. The role requires a shift from transactional engagement to coordinated institutional influence, fostering strong partnerships with commercial and non-commercial colleagues. The SAM will implement long-range account strategies, drive enterprise value creation, and coordinate cross-functional execution. The role reports to the Regional Business Director.

Requirements

Proven success as an Account Manager with consistent performance in complex or large accounts.
Minimum 7+ years of previous pharmaceutical, biotech, and/or medical sales experience with a strong preference for Oncology/Hematology.
Collaborative and organizationally savvy team player with a history of success in a matrixed setting.
Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise initiatives and influence across a matrixed organization.
Expert at navigating complexities and removing barriers to advance corporate objectives in service of patients, caregivers, and HCPs.
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical marketplace and deep understanding of industry and broader trends in the healthcare landscape.
Technologically savvy and committed to leveraging data and advanced analytics daily to drive business results.
Ability to travel on a frequent overnight basis, with occasional weekend travel, depending on business needs.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable access to a personal vehicle for travel as required by the role.

Responsibilities

Lead commercial strategy and long-range account plans for Syndax’s most complex academic and integrated health systems.
Compliantly architect system-wide commercial initiatives, and regional/local congress strategy, alongside matrixed partners across assigned accounts.
Drive durable enterprise value through formulary access, inpatient pathway adoption, and standardized use across systems of care.
Serve as the commercial integrator across Oncology Account Managers, Oncology Clinical Educators, System of Care Directors, and Market Access.
Expand influence beyond prescribers to include institutional leadership, and C-suite stakeholders.
Identify enterprise education gaps and ensure coordinated, compliant pull-through within commercial.
Complement the OAM role by providing strategic depth while supporting OAMs in their day-to-day activities within jointly assigned accounts.