Health Systems Account Executive (West) - Field Based

Eisai
United States, New Jersey, Nutley
200 Metro Boulevard (Show on map)
Jun 23, 2025
At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission. We're a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you. The purpose of this role is to develop and implement account specific strategies to meet objectives for assigned Health Systems. This role serves as the primary point of contact between Eisai and formulary decision-makers within identified Health Systems representing Eisai's product portfolio. The Health System Account Executive will be responsible for creating access to Eisai's product portfolio in identified Health Systems while building a strong corporate presence with formulary decision-makers and other appropriate stakeholders. The Health System Account Executive will be responsible for managing access and policy for Eisai's products and appropriately communicating status with stakeholders including Market Access Leadership, Field Sales, other Account Executives, Marketing, HEOR and other headquarter personnel. Primary account responsibility is assigned and identified Health Systems. This role is responsible for expertise with negotiating contracts, if applicable, executing brand strategies and tactics at plans, and advocating for access at the local level. Account executives will also be expected to assist at headquarters or in the field in projects that will optimize brand performance in the various payer channels. These projects may be brand specific, payer-specific or channel-specific. Essential Functions Present the economic value proposition and clinical benefits of Eisai product portfolio to regional account contacts to establish brand access. Negotiate and manage account contracts in support of Eisai product portfolio (as applicable). This individual will be responsible for building and maintaining profiles of the identified Health Systems, sites of care, and key stakeholders. S/he will be responsible for understanding system, site, and institutional readiness, as well as establishing access to and developing account plans for the accounts/sites of care within the assigned geography. Review and analyze applicable data to make informed decisions on regional health system accounts in terms of contract execution and performance (as applicable). Appropriately communicate coverage for Eisai products to internal Eisai cross-functional stakeholders. Work with various key internal stakeholders to align account business plans with brand plans and effectively implement those plans at local level. Keep senior management updated on all key issues at account(s) in a timely manner. Develops business plans for customers based on the marketplace within which they operate. Work with various stakeholders on projects that optimize the business. Drive company-leased vehicle to meetings with health care providers and other appropriate stakeholders and partners. When necessary, travel overnight including within territory and to conferences, training and sales meetings. Consistently demonstrate uncompromised integrity while working cross-functionally and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Strong understanding of legal and regulatory parameters related to market access. Comply with all Eisai promotional and administrative policies and applicable law. Requirements The candidate should possess strong large customer relationships, business acumen, account knowledge, and contract strategy/negotiation experience Four-year college degree or higher Strong business and analytical background Minimum (10) years of pharmaceutical industry experience Minimum (5) years in pharmaceutical account management roles Previous IDN/Health System experience in local area is required Excellent market, account, and customer knowledge Strong negotiating/influencing skills Demonstrated cross-functional team leadership skills Excellent business writing and presentation skills Proven record of success in managing health system accounts in both pharmacy and medical benefit environments Understanding of environment and government issues affecting the pharmaceutical market Ability to revise tactics to align with changing industry trends, market opportunities and competitive threats Very knowledgeable of product lifecycle issues; ability to integrate into ongoing customer strategies Flexible in approaching each customer as a unique entity Domestic travel 80% - when necessary, travel overnight including to conferences, training, and sales meetings Ability to safely and successfully operate a motor vehicle is required #LI-CC As a condition of employment and an essential function of this field-based position, applicants must be able to engage in person with HCPs and other third parties at their offices, institutions and other appropriate locations on a regular basis. In order to gain in-person access, applicants selected for the position may be required to complete third parties' credentialing and/or entry requirements, which often include an attestation to and/or providing proof of having received certain vaccinations. To the extent you are unable to meet certain requirements for qualifying medical (including pregnancy-related) or religious reasons, applicants must request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources Department.Skills: Eisai Salary Transparency Language: The base salary range for the Health Systems Account Executive (West) - Field Based is from :156,900-205,900 Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit https://us.eisai.com/careers-at-eisai/benefits. Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter. Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans. Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify. 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