Key Account Manager, Oncology, British Columbia

Job summary

The Key Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between Takeda and healthcare professionals to drive business growth within the oncology portfolio. They are responsible for executing strategic account plans, leveraging digital tools, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve territory sales objectives.

Job details

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Key Account Manager, Oncology – British Columbia Reports To: National Sales and Commercial Operations Lead Business Unit: Oncology Department: Sales ROLE OBJECTIVE The Key Account Manager (KAM) serves as the primary liaison between Takeda and healthcare professionals, treatment centres, and key stakeholders within British Columbia. Acting as an ambassador for Takeda's values, vision, and patient-focused culture, the KAM drives business results through strategic customer engagement, account planning, and execution. This highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual will be responsible for growing Takeda's Oncology business across a portfolio of innovative therapies within solid tumors and hematology. Success in this role requires a proactive, customer-focused professional who thrives in complex healthcare environments, creates opportunities through strong stakeholder engagement, and is energized by driving meaningful impact for patients. The successful candidate will embrace digital innovation, leverage data and AI-enabled tools to enhance decision-making and customer engagement, and consistently demonstrate the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and integrity in all business activities. This position is ideally based in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland. Territory boundaries may evolve over time based on business needs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Commercial Excellence & Territory Growth Achieve or exceed territory sales objectives and key business performance indicators. Demonstrate strong ownership of territory performance through disciplined planning, prioritization, and execution. Identify and pursue opportunities to grow Takeda's business in complex and evolving healthcare environments. Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to overcoming access barriers and business challenges. Therapeutic Area & Product Expertise Develop and maintain expertise across Takeda's Oncology portfolio, clinical data, disease states, treatment landscapes, and evolving scientific evidence. Effectively communicate approved clinical, scientific, and value-based information to healthcare professionals and key stakeholders. Maintain a strong understanding of competitive products, treatment algorithms, reimbursement processes, and market dynamics. Serve as a trusted partner by translating complex clinical information into meaningful customer discussions. Strategic Key Account Management Develop, execute, and continuously refine strategic account plans for priority customers and institutions. Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, administrators, and other key stakeholders. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders and influential stakeholders to support long-term account success. Identify customer needs, challenges, and opportunities to create tailored engagement strategies and drive account growth. Utilize customer insights, stakeholder mapping, and business analytics to prioritize activities and maximize impact. Lead and coordinate cross-functional input to shape and execute territory and account plans aligned to brand, national sales, and local market priorities. Digital Excellence & Innovation Utilize CRM systems, analytics platforms, digital engagement channels, and AI-enabled tools to improve customer engagement, territory planning, and business performance. Leverage data and insights to identify opportunities, inform strategies, and enhance decision-making. Embrace innovative ways of working that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer experience. Select and adapt the most appropriate engagement channels — face-to-face, virtual, and digital — to maximize customer relevance, reach, and impact. Maintain CRM and knowledge-management systems accurately and consistently in accordance with Takeda processes. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance Partner effectively with Medical, Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, Compliance, and other internal stakeholders to deliver customer-focused solutions. Share field insights, competitive intelligence, and market trends to support business planning and execution. Conduct all activities in accordance with Takeda values, company policies, SOPs, industry codes, and applicable laws and regulations. Ensure customer information, personal data, and digital engagement activities are managed in accordance with privacy, transparency, and compliance requirements. Demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and accountability in all customer interactions and business decisions. COMPETENCIES The successful candidate will demonstrate: A strong customer-centric mindset and passion for building relationships. Exceptional drive, initiative, and accountability. An entrepreneurial approach with a proven ability to create and execute growth opportunities. Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and analytical skills. Resilience and adaptability in challenging and evolving environments. Learning agility and the ability to rapidly develop expertise in complex therapeutic areas, clinical data, and evolving healthcare environments. Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills. Digital fluency and the ability to leverage technology, data, and AI-enabled tools to enhance performance. Emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and openness to coaching and feedback, with the ability to adapt communication style to different customers and stakeholders. Commitment to collaboration, integrity, and compliance excellence. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelor's degree in Science, Healthcare, Business or a related field. Minimum 5 years of successful pharmaceutical, biotechnology, specialty healthcare, or medical sales experience. Demonstrated ability to create opportunities, overcome access barriers, and drive business growth through strategic customer engagement and account management. Fluency in English. Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory, including overnight travel (~40%). Preferred Oncology sales experience. Experience in specialty pharmaceuticals, hematology, oncology, rare diseases, biologics, or other complex specialty-care environments. Completion of, or willingness to complete, CCPE accreditation or equivalent pharmaceutical industry training. Preference for candidates based in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland. Takeda Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial accessibility legislation, please advise us if you need accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process. Any information you provide relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. Locations CAN - Remote (British Columbia) Base Salary Range: $108,400.00 - $149,050.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. For information about our benefits, please click here. Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

What you’ll do

The Key Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between Takeda and healthcare professionals to drive business growth within the oncology portfolio. They are responsible for executing strategic account plans, leveraging digital tools, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve territory sales objectives.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical sales. Strong strategic planning, analytical skills, and the ability to travel within the assigned territory are required.

Listed skills

• Account Management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• CRM Systems · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Account management
• Oncology
• Strategic planning
• Stakeholder engagement
• Sales
• Business acumen
• Data analysis
• CRM systems
• Communication
• Presentation
• Influencing
• Digital engagement
• Clinical knowledge
• Market access
• Relationship building
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Market Dynamics
• Sales Territory Management
• Product Knowledge
• Healthcare Marketing
• Influencing Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Oncology Sales
• Treatment Algorithms
• Accountability
• Key Account Management
• Self-Awareness
• Learning Agility
• Digital Literacy
• Business Decisions
• Key Opinion Leader Development
• Resilience
• Business Results
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Self-Motivation
• Analytical Skills
• Account Management
• Account Planning
• Adaptability
• Hematology
• Biotechnology
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Customer Relationship Management
• Business Acumen
• Business Analytics
• Business Planning
• Decision Making
• Customer Service

Job areas

• Sales
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research
• Oncology Account Manager
• Key Account Manager
• Commercial Sales Representatives
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

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