New and highly anticipated launch into Ophthalmology market in an area of unmet need

• Launch the first ever therapy in Australia for GA, a leading cause of blindness
• Ophthalmology experience highly regarded; not essential
• Make an impact in a fearless, agile and entrepreneurial organisation

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of patients suffering from vision loss? Apellis, a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, is on a mission to revolutionise the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA). As they prepare to bring their novel treatment to Australian patients, they are looking for a dynamic and passionate Key Account Manager to join their growing team as they launch a first-in-class treatment that will change the future of ophthalmic care. This is a unique opportunity to join their innovative team and be part of something transformative in the world of healthcare. As the Victoria KAM, you will be responsible for:   

• Leading and executing sales plans for this new market opportunity
• Developing a thorough understanding of the business opportunities, market, and the customer needs through engagement
• Establishing strong relationships and developing collaborative partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders in the field of geographic atrophy to build the most effective referral pathway and best advocacy for patients
• Collaborating with your internal stakeholders and cross functional team and driving the preparation and execution of a successful launch into the Australian market

    As the suitable candidate, you will have/be:   

• Proven track record of key account management and sales success working with ophthalmology products; including omnichannel engagement 
• Demonstrated launch success is essential with creative problem-solving skills for complex challenges
• Pragmatic, operational and entrepreneurial spirit to own it and work collaboratively across functions to achieve aligned success 
• Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, driving forward through ambiguity and owning accountabilities

Most of all you will enjoy working in a challenging environment where you will engage with a variety of stakeholders who have the patient experience as the core focus of everything they do. This role offers a talented salesperson a unique opportunity to trailblaze in an area of unmet need and be part of a dynamic company building their presence in Australia and preparing to launch a first mover to market. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working with a small but growing team where you will have a visible and tangible impact, then act fast to be considered for this brilliant opportunity.   

 

To apply for this role please submit your application or contact Krista Midri on  0447 273 551 for further enquiries. Confidentiality is assured. Please note that all applications must come directly to Heng & Hurst.