Account Specialist - North & South Tyne

Chiesi

Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in more than 30 countries, with its Headquarter in Parma, Italy. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here.

At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better.

Chiesi UK

At Chiesi it is our people who are at the heart of what we do and achieve. A proud family business we are a Top Employer and a Great Place to Work in the UK.

Chiesi UK is the number one affiliate of the Chiesi Group and works on important therapy areas, such as neonatology, organ transplantation and rare diseases, alongside our treatments for respiratory conditions. We are proud to be a B Corp™ company, committed to using business as a force for good and always pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the best outcomes for our people, patients and communities.

We provide an excellent benefits package, including:

• competitive salary
• annual performance related bonus
• 25 days leave plus 2 additional paid well-being days
• group personal pension scheme with flexible contributions
• private medical insurance

private dental insurance

group life assurance

employee assistance programme

salary sacrifice and employee discount schemes

annual high-performance incentive awards

enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies

paid carers leave

professional development opportunities

flexible smart working policy

2 dedicated volunteering days per year

If you’ll be joining us at our Head Office near Manchester Airport, you'll enjoy great public transport links, free parking and free charging (for Electric Vehicles).

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a customer-focused and commercially driven Account Specialist who is passionate about improving patient outcomes through strong partnerships and collaborative working.

You will have a good understanding of the NHS and customer priorities, with the ability to build trusted relationships across primary care. You will be confident communicating scientific and clinical information, identifying customer needs and developing tailored solutions that create value for both the customer and Chiesi. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing strategic account planning with day-to-day execution, and will be motivated by delivering both customer and business outcomes.

This is what you will do

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers within your territory.
• Promote Chiesi's AIR portfolio in line with national and local priorities.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with GPs, Practice Nurses, Practice-Based Pharmacists, Healthcare Assistants and other key stakeholders.

Implementing national marketing strategies within your local territory.

Developing and maintaining strategic customer account plans.

Building long-term customer relationships that position Chiesi as a trusted respiratory partner.

Tailoring portfolio discussions and solutions to align with customer priorities and local healthcare needs.

Identifying and progressing business opportunities that support customer and organisational objectives.

Ensuring customer feedback is understood and acted upon appropriately.

Demonstrating full commitment to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards and requirements.

Adhering to the ABPI Code of Practice and all company policies, procedures and values.

We would prefer for you to have

• A strong understanding of the NHS and its priorities.
• A proven track record of delivering sales results against agreed targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Strong account planning and business planning capabilities.
• The ability to analyse, interpret and utilise data to inform customer plans and business decisions.
• Robust clinical and market knowledge.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop long-term customer relationships.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Good IT skills.
• A full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points.
• An ABPI qualification or willingness to work towards achieving this.
  
  

Location

North & South Tyne - North East

If this role sounds like the next step in your journey, we’d love to hear from you!