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The Vaccine Account Manager (VAM) is pivotal in owning the B2B customer relationship in the largest and most complex healthcare delivery networks (e.g. Health systems/HSs, State CDC Awardees, major health departments and Federally Qualified Health Systems/FQHCs). The role of the VAM is to serve as the primary liaison with our largest customers and to engage C/D level clinical & non-clinical stakeholders to understand unique customer needs & priorities and to deliver a customized value proposition. The VAM must possess strong customer engagement skills, knowledge of healthcare contracting and customer-specific decision making, and the ability to work across a complex group of internal and external stakeholders. This role requires a strategic professional who can build relationships with complex healthcare organizations, navigate formulary processes, and ensure optimal patient access to vaccines. The VAM leverages and coordinates with field teams to achieve and exceed ambitious sales growth of our vaccine portfolio within integrated delivery networks.
Job Responsibility:
Strategic Account Development and Management
Build partnerships with large-organized customers, incl. HSs, Public Awardees & FQHCs and key decision-makers
Identify the customer’s objectives/goals and how vaccination efforts can help support
Develop robust customer-specific and area Business Plans leading to Good Selling Outcomes/GSO
Navigate complex organizational structures to identify clinical operational and financial influencers to progress on vaccine access/formulary status, policy/protocol, stocking and pull through
Work closely with Public Sector decision makers to advance immunization efforts and address local policy shifts
Strategically manage key accounts through comprehensive business review, knowledgeable contract performance discussions, organization of educational programs and attendance at key customer meetings and medical conferences
Sales Excellence & Revenue Generation
Achieve or exceed customer-specific targets, incl. volume, IZ rates, market share, annual sales targets for vaccine portfolio
Define and achieve customer-specific objectives and GSOs with KPIs for success
Support the contracting process in partnership with Contracting Specialists
Execute consultative selling processes to position vaccines as a leading intervention
Cross-Functional Collaboration
“Quarterback” VBU needs and objectives and work with Sales leadership to guide local Sales teams operating within the customer network
Support vaccination programs within and across channels including strong referrals to Retail pharmacy setting, Adjudication support and utilization of digital platforms, as appropriate
Partner with internal teams (E.g. Contracting Specialists, OPAS/HSDs, Medical Affairs and Marketing) to compliantly offer relevant resources and present the clinical, economic and operational value of vaccines
Collaborate with Market Access to address coverage, reimbursement, and contracting challenges
Clinical & Scientific Expertise
Develop expertise in vaccines, disease states, immunization guidelines, and competitive landscape
Provide evidence-based clinical education to healthcare professionals on vaccine efficacy, safety profiles, and administration protocols
Stay current with CDC guidelines, Medical Society recommendations and Health Quality metrics
Market Intelligence & Analysis
Analyze key account performance, market trends, competitive activities, and formulary landscape to identify growth opportunities
Provide market feedback to internal stakeholders on positioning and pricing
Administrative & Compliance
Maintain detailed customer interaction and activity records in CRM systems
Complete required training programs, certifications, and compliance modules
Ensure all promotional activities comply with pharmaceutical regulations and company policies
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
Previous vaccines sales experience
Must possess a combined minimum of 5 years of the following: Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Payer and/or Business Development Experience
Valid driver’s license
Travel Required: Up to 40% (based on specific district size)
Nice to have:
Master's Degree - business, public health, hospital administration or similar field a plus
Deep knowledge of contracting in the healthcare industry
Expertise in the vaccines marketplace, GSK and competitive portfolios and customers
Deep knowledge of the Health Systems business model, organizational structure, key stakeholder roles and decision-making processes (P&T, formulary, etc.)
Experience calling on C/D level within large, complex healthcare delivery networks (e.g. IDNs)
Experience with lateral leadership in a highly matrixed organization