Key Account Manager - Coastal Carolina at Mannkind

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

216000.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account management, Pharmaceutical sales, Biotech industry, Strategic planning, Formulary management, Relationship building, Market access, Cross-functional collaboration, Data analysis, Endocrinology, Institutional sales, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Territory management, Clinical engagement

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

MannKind is committed to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutic products for patients living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. We are on a mission to give people control of their health and the freedom to live life. At MannKind, our employees are our number one asset, and we foster a tight-knit community where each of us plays a critical role in our collective success. We strive to provide a work environment where diversity of background, thought and perspective is valued and respected. Our team is also energized by the company’s entrepreneurial spirit that provides an environment in which you can evolve ideas quickly and nimbly. Our Values serve as the foundation of MannKind’s culture. They define who we are, how we act, and guide our interactions every day—both with each other and the customers we serve. At MannKind, you will work with people who are experts in their fields, see challenges as opportunities, are tenacious and push boundaries, bring creative and solutions-based thinking forward, and always believe in winning together. Position Summary: MannKind Corporation is seeking highly motivated Key Account Manager (KAM) to support Afrezza’s commercial growth within targeted Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs), Academic Medical Centers (AMCs), and Pediatric Endocrinology Centers. Reporting to the Regional Director of Key Accounts (East), these individuals will be responsible for executing territory-specific account plans, managing day-to-day engagement with institutional stakeholders, and ensuring tactical alignment with broader regional and national access strategies. Principal Responsibilities: Account Engagement & Execution: Manage assigned institutional accounts within your region, developing and maintaining strong relationships with clinical, administrative, and pharmacy decision-makers to support product access and demand generation. Protocol & Pathway Integration: Work directly with care teams, prescribers, and EMR stakeholders to support the inclusion of Afrezza in treatment protocols, care pathways, and formularies. Tactical Account Planning: Support development and execution of detailed tactical plans for each account, aligned with broader regional strategy and business objectives. Maintain accurate and up-to-date account profiles. Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with Sales, Market Access, Trade, Field Reimbursement, Medical Affairs, and Patient Support teams to address account-specific needs and drive Afrezza adoption. Pull-Through Support: Identify and execute pull-through strategies in collaboration with internal and field partners, ensuring patients have access to Afrezza once formulary access is secured. Market Insights & Reporting: Provide on-the-ground insights to the Regional Director regarding barriers to access, emerging opportunities, and competitor activity within assigned institutions. Analyze pertinent data sources to update and adjust account plans as needed to optimize performance Qualifications: * 5–8 years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience, with at least 2–3 years in an institutional or account-based role. * Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus. * Proven track record engaging with IDNs, AMCs, or large group practices. * Strong understanding of formulary processes, care delivery models, and account-based selling strategies. * Experience in collaborating across Sales, Access, Medical, and Marketing teams. * Knowledge of the diabetes/endocrinology space preferred. * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. * Field based role with regular in-person customer engagements. * Ability to work evenings and weekends as business dictates. * Attend and represent Mannkind at local, regional, national conferences, trade show and community events. * Willingness to travel within assigned geography (50%-75%). #LI-Remote

Responsibilities

The Key Account Manager will manage institutional accounts, including IDNs and AMCs, to drive product access and demand generation for Afrezza. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute tactical account plans and ensure alignment with regional and national strategies.