Rare Disease Manager (Key Account Manager) for Desmoid Tumors, Middle East of Germany (all genders)
At a glance
Manager-level Account Management role at Merck KGaA. Taufkirchen · no salary stated · we estimate €70,000–€104,500 across Germany.
Merck KGaA has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Build account strategies for hospitals, treatment centers and referral networks to strengthen specialist centers and speed patient access to treatment
- Earn trust with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and care teams, using clinical evidence to support discussions about standards of care
- Use CRM information, market analysis and territory plans to spot opportunities, track results and adjust your approach
- Coordinate with medical, access, marketing and commercial colleagues, while sharing field insights that can shape national strategy
- Lead disease-awareness and patient-education work across your territory
What you bring
- A life-sciences degree, such as biology, chemistry or pharmacy, or a related qualification
- At least four years of commercial work in pharma, biotech or healthcare, including strategic account management and market development
- Practical rare-disease experience, with knowledge of healthcare systems, reimbursement and patient access
- Fluent German and English, a valid driving license, and readiness for overnight travel within your territory
Who this fits
This role suits someone with scientific depth who can manage complex accounts and stakeholder relationships. The territory centers on Dresden, Leipzig and Göttingen, and living in one of those areas is preferred. Travel within the territory, including overnight stays, is expected.
From the employer
Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.
Your Role: As a Rare Disease Manager (Key Account Manager), you will be at the heart of transforming how patients with rare diseases access life-changing therapies — your work directly influences treatment pathways and outcomes for some of the most underserved patient populations. You will own your territory like a true entrepreneur, taking full accountability for strategy, execution, and sustainable business growth across hospitals, treatment centers, and referral networks. You will develop and execute customized strategic account plans that strengthen centers of excellence, optimize referral pathways, and accelerate time-to-treatment for patients in need. Building deep, trust-based partnerships with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams will be your daily currency — and you will do it with scientific credibility and genuine care. Leveraging your deep scientific expertise, you will engage healthcare professionals as a peer and trusted partner, translating complex clinical evidence into meaningful conversations that drive better standards of care. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional colleagues in Medical Affairs, Market Access, Marketing, and Commercial teams to align strategies and maximize impact across the healthcare ecosystem. Data is your compass: you will use CRM tools, market analytics, and territory business planning to identify opportunities, monitor performance, and continuously refine your approach. You will champion disease awareness and patient education initiatives, playing a key role in shaping the rare disease landscape in your region. Acting as the voice of the customer, you will bring actionable field insights back to the organization — directly influencing strategy at a national level. This is a rare opportunity to combine commercial excellence with genuine patient impact — if that drives you, this role was made for you.
Your territory covers key hubs across the Middle East of Germany — mainly Dresden, Leipzig and Göttingen area — and ideally, you already call one of these regions home.
Who You Are:
- You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related life science field; a qualification as Pharmaceutical Representative per local regulatory requirements is a plus.
- You bring at least 4–5 years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry, with a proven track record in strategic account management and market development.
- You have hands-on experience in rare disease environments and a strong understanding of the complex stakeholder dynamics involved.
- You possess deep knowledge of healthcare systems, reimbursement pathways, and patient access processes, ideally with exposure to high-cost specialty therapies.
- You are scientifically agile — able to engage with complex clinical data and translate it into compelling, compliant customer discussions.
- You combine an entrepreneurial mindset with strong analytical capabilities, taking ownership of results and thriving in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments.
- You are a skilled communicator and relationship builder, experienced in working across cross-functional teams and navigating complex stakeholder landscapes.
- You are fluent in German and English and highly willing to travel within your territory, including overnight travel as required.
- A valid driving license is required.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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