IQVIA Posted September 22, 2026

Key Account Manager

London, United Kingdom Full time
Sales Manager
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About this opportunity

Location: London & South East

Contract: Full Time

Drive Growth. Improve Patient Access. Build Strategic NHS Partnerships.

We are seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to drive the commercial success and adoption of our Biosimilars portfolio across NHS accounts in London and the South East.

In this field-based role, you will work closely with ICSs, NHS Trusts, procurement teams, pharmacists, consultants and other healthcare stakeholders to support biosimilar uptake, improve patient access and deliver sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver strategic territory and account plans.

Drive biosimilar adoption, market share growth and sales performance.

Build strong relationships with NHS stakeholders and decision-makers.

Support tender implementation and local market access initiatives.

Deliver scientific and commercial product discussions.

Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Marketing and Supply Chain teams.

Maintain CRM accuracy and compliance with ABPI and company standards.

About You

Proven pharmaceutical Key Account Management experience.

Strong understanding of the NHS, procurement and tendering processes.

Experience engaging senior NHS stakeholders and specialist care accounts.

Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.

Degree in a science or healthcare-related discipline.

ABPI qualified, or willing to obtain.

Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

Experience within biosimilars, biologics or specialty care.

Knowledge of Oncology, Immunology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology or Dermatology.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative organisation at the forefront of biosimilars, where you can make a meaningful impact on patient access while developing your career in a growing and innovative healthcare sector.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Keywords: Key Account Manager, Biosimilars, Pharmaceutical Sales, NHS, Market Access, Biologics, Healthcare Sales, Tender Management, ICS, Pharmaceutical Account Management.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Sales
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Sales role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1236 comparable Manager Sales roles across 118 biopharma companies.

1236Comparable roles tracked
1144Currently active
118Companies hiring similar roles
53Countries represented

Salary context

252 of 1236 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Pharmaceutical Sales Associate - Salt Lake City, UT · IQVIA $55/yr – $63,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Associate Director, Oncology Priority Accounts – CA · Novartis $168,000/yr – $312,000/yr
Peer group range $31,528 – $240,000 (median $159,000)

Where these roles are based

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United States633
India142
China96
Germany64
United Kingdom23
Vietnam21

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Seniority mix

1236 of 1236 peers have a known seniority level

Manager1151
Associate70
Associate Director15

Therapeutic area mix

358 of 1236 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Rare Disease112
Oncology73
Neuroscience69
Immunology26
Vaccines & Infectious Disease24
Dermatology & Aesthetics22
Cardiovascular / CVRM18
Respiratory6
Gastroenterology4
Ophthalmology4

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