About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become <strong>a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health</strong>. We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>But our journey is far from complete!</strong> In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="line-height:106%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are looking for a <strong>Key Account Manager Inflammation</strong> (Rheumatology and Gastroenterology) for Belgium, covering the following regions: <strong>Flanders and Limburg/Vlaams Brabant</strong>. In this role, you will be reporting to the National Sales Manager Belgium/Luxembourg.</span></p> <p style="line-height:106%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:106%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Scope of the role</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:106%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As a field-based Key Account Manager, you will establish long-term relationships with highly specialized medical doctors and other health care professionals that provide treatment for patients suffering from chronic inflammatory disease. You work closely together with the medical department to focus on the scientific approach for the benefit of the patients. As a well-informed ambassador, you play an important role in developing awareness about and use of our product. </span></p> <p style="line-height:106%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:106%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Your role</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrate a high ability to interact with customers, delivering impactful communication in all environments to support the use of the right treatment at the right time for the right patient.</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Establish awareness and use of the product in target accounts. </span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Apply account management approach, selling skills and clinical expertise to enhance our business and build support for our product.</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Fulfill customer requests for information and/or expertise by coordinating with the appropriate resources within the business or team.</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Achieve sales forecast by establishing and executing account level plans.</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work closely together with your in-field medical and all other X-functional roles (eg. Sales marketing, medical, customer service) striving for the same objectives. </span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Anticipate macro trends and shifts in the marketplace, which trigger customer strategy review and utilize this knowledge to help the shaping or reshaping of strategical and operational frames.</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proactively seek to understand competitor activities, strategies, and programs and ensure that this competitive intelligence is shared within the organization.</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain transparent communication continuously and encourage healthy debates.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:106%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:106%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Who are you?</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Preferably scientific/commercial profile who can think and act on a master/bachelor level</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales position</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of pharmaceutical or sales processes and procedures to act according to ethic and compliance rules.</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Understanding of pharmaceutical distribution processes</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You represent Alfasigma in the field, specialist in our product, you act according to Alfasigma’s values.</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong ability to understand market trends, financial data, customer needs, and assess new opportunities</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing Dutch is required. Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing French is a plus.</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading in English is required.</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Drive for self-development, the ability to collaborate and an action-oriented work ethic</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in Inflammation (Rheumatology and/or Gastroenterology) is a plus.</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to think strategically & execute tactically</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:106%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:106%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A dynamic and growing pharmaceutical environment.</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An ambitious, successful team to work with. </span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Opportunities for professional growth and development.</span></li> <li style="line-height:106%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Competitive salary and benefits package.</span></li> </ul><p> </p> <p><strong>Why Join Alfasigma:</strong></p> <p><strong>At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success.</strong><br> We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.</p> <p>Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.</p> <p><strong>Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.</strong></p>