Rare Disease Ecosystem Account Manager - Medellin

AstraZeneca · Medellín

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In the Andean Cluster, we have an exciting opportunity for an Rare Disease Ecosystem Account Manager, based in Colombia and responsible for the assigned region within our Rare Diseases franchise.

We are looking for professionals with experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strategic account management or specialized sales, who are passionate about making a positive impact on patients’ lives. This role requires a strong understanding of the Rare Diseases ecosystem, business acumen, and the ability to translate account and healthcare system needs into actions that help accelerate patient identification, diagnosis, access, and treatment.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading strategic account management, building trusted relationships with key healthcare ecosystem stakeholders, and collaborating cross-functionally with Access, Medical, Marketing, Government Affairs, and Patient Support teams to drive sustainable solutions and execution excellence.

Main Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and monitor strategic account plans for priority institutions, payers, healthcare providers, and referral centers.
• Identify opportunities and develop actions to optimize the patient journey, helping address barriers to diagnosis, access, and treatment continuity.
• Develop stakeholder maps and build strong relationships with physicians, KOLs, patient associations, payers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Implement initiatives that contribute to earlier diagnosis, patient identification, and timely connection with referral centers.
• Execute scientific, educational, and promotional activities within regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Analyze territory performance, identify opportunities, and translate insights into actions with measurable impact.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Access, Medical, Marketing, Government Affairs, and Patient Support teams to develop integrated solutions for priority accounts.
• Achieve commercial and execution objectives for the territory while maintaining an ethical and sustainable approach.
• Actively participate in the preparation and execution of new indication and product launches.
• Leverage digital, omnichannel, and CRM tools to strengthen customer engagement and data-driven decision-making.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic account management or specialized sales.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex stakeholders, access processes, and results-oriented account plans.
• Ability to analyze business information, prioritize opportunities, and translate insights into actions with measurable impact.
• Strong digital skills, including Teams, Copilot, AZChatGPT, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Commercial Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in Rare Diseases, Biologics, Specialty Care, Oncology, Immunology, or low-prevalence markets.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and work to transform science into solutions that make a meaningful impact.

Join us as an RD Ecosystem Account Manager and go beyond product promotion by deeply understanding and connecting the Rare Diseases ecosystem. You will have the opportunity to contribute to timely diagnosis, support patient access pathways, and create sustainable value for patients, healthcare institutions, and the broader healthcare system.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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