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Key Account Manager, Rare Disease

Hungary · Full time

About The Position

Medison is addressing one of the pharma industry’s most pressing challenges: enabling access to breakthrough therapies for patients with severe and rare diseases in international markets where traditional commercialization models fall short. 

As the creator and leader of the global partnership category, Medison has built a first-of-its-kind unified commercialization platform that enables biotechs to effectively plan, optimize and launch their therapies on a global scale. 

With a strong leadership team and a proven track record, Medison is the partner of choice for innovative biotech companies seeking to expand beyond the US, Western Europe and Japan into regions where most of the world’s population resides. Medison’s affiliate-like model integrates commercial, medical and operational capabilities across diverse geographies, accelerating access and delivering life-changing treatments to more patients, faster. 

Medison is on a mission to ensure that every patient, regardless of where they live, has the opportunity to benefit from breakthrough therapies.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Key Account Manager to support the Rare Disease portfolio in Hungary. The role will be responsible for developing and executing account strategies across key treatment centers, referral networks, and relevant stakeholders nationwide, with a strong focus on patient journey optimization and access to innovative therapies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute strategic account plans for designated rare disease products.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key treatment centers, university hospitals, specialists, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
  • Support patient identification, referral pathways, and treatment adoption within designated accounts.
  • Actively manage and optimize the patient journey in collaboration with healthcare professionals and internal cross-functional teams.
  • Identify barriers to diagnosis, referral, treatment initiation, and access, and develop solutions to address them.
  • Collaborate closely with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Services, Marketing, and Commercial teams.
  • Ensure appropriate coverage and engagement of key stakeholders across Hungary.
  • Drive execution of national and regional initiatives supporting disease awareness and patient access.

Requirements

  • Proven pharmaceutical Key Account Management experience.
  • Experience in specialty care, hospital environments, rare diseases, orphan drugs, or highly specialized therapeutic areas.
  • Strong stakeholder management and networking skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
  • Understanding of patient pathways, referral networks, and healthcare system dynamics.
  • Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Willingness to travel extensively across Hungary.


Education & Background

  • University degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Healthcare, or related field preferred.
  • Fluent Hungarian and professional English required.


Preferred Location

  • The successful candidate should ideally be based in Budapest or the surrounding area to facilitate national coverage and frequent interaction with key stakeholders.