Key Account AssociateAbout AstellasAt Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.About This Job:This is an exciting new opportunity for a Key Account Associate to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will be responsible for the sales performance of the Astellas Oncology portfolio through effective territory management, expert disease area, and product knowledge and the building of strong relationships with HCPs and payer organizations.Key Activities:Meet the assigned targets for profitable sales growth in assigned portfolio and geography; Proactively support team/colleagues to deliver effectively; sets clear expectations, priorities, and objectives utilizing resources for optimum performance.Identify and close on business opportunities through active collaboration with team members; Build and maintain a strong network with Key External Experts and other external stakeholder to promote Astellas’ partnership and collaboration.Continuously enhance therapy and market knowledge, sales and personal skills;Maintain the highest level of pharmaceutical business ethics; Fosters a culture where everything is done to enhance value to patients.Maintain compliance with all appropriate regulatory requirements, applicable guidelines and SOP’s.Essential Knowledge & Experience:Proven MNC experience in Pharmaceutical industry in direct field sales with demonstrated ability to launch new therapies.Experience in Oncology Therapy area is a mustExtensive user knowledge of MS Office package (Excel, Power Point, Outlook)Fluency in English and Arabic both written and spokenPreferred Knowledge & ExperienceAbility to work independently and engage with excellent communication skillResult-driven, high sense of urgency, strong customer orientationEducations/QualificationsBachelor’s in pharmacy or equivalentAdditional informationThis is a permanent, full-time positionThe position is based in RiyadhCandidates willing to relocate to Riyadh can also apply.This position is field based in KSA and 40% travel is expected in line with your role.Must be a Saudi NationalWhat We OfferBeing part of a global organization contributing towards improved patient livesOpportunity and support for continuous developmentWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.