Stroke & Thrombolytics Account Manager (12-Month Contract) - Sydney (Sydney, AU, Australia, NSW) presso Boehringer Ingelheim

The Opportunity

Boehringer Ingelheim is preparing to launch a new standard of care for Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) in Australia in the second half of 2025. We are seeking a dynamic and clinically experienced Account Manager based in Sydney to lead the launch and drive adoption of this product in targeted hospitals across Australia.

This is a unique opportunity to re-establish Boehringer’s commercial presence in the stroke space. The role blends sales excellence with clinical education, making it ideal for candidates with a nursing background and hospital sales experience. Those with a history of Key Account Management will thrive in this role.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Launch the product in targeted hospitals and drive adoption through education, product support, and relationship-building
• Identify and engage key stakeholders in Stroke Units, Emergency Departments, and Telestroke networks
• Facilitate in-hospital education sessions, peer-to-peer meetings, and evening launch events
• Represent the brand at domestic conferences and promotional stands
• Achieve sales targets, activity KPIs, and education delivery metrics
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify leads and share insights
• Manage territory planning, sales reporting, and budget allocation
• Build strong, credible relationships with healthcare professionals and decision-makers
• Exceed sales targets through formulary approval, protocol adoption, and product uptake
• Achieve required customer coverage and call frequency
• Deliver high-quality in-field days and education sessions
• Coordinate and manage value-adding functions (e.g., journal clubs, in-services)
• Maintain high levels of technical and therapeutic knowledge
• Contribute to the success of the national lytics team

Requirements

• Proven experience as a hospital sales representative and/or Key Account Manager in pharmaceuticals or a related industry
• Strong territory management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated ability to educate, support, and influence healthcare professionals
• High level of technical and clinical knowledge, particularly in AIS or emergency care
• Willingness to travel interstate and work flexible hours (including evenings)
• Nursing background with hospital experience, ideally in stroke, emergency, or critical care
• Key Account Management experience and the ability to meet objectives at both hospital and individual customer level
• Experience launching new products or building territories from scratch
• Familiarity with remote medicine services (e.g., telehealth) or regional/rural healthcare networks

What’s next? - How to apply

If you would like to be part of this highly driven and successful team, please submit your CV addressing the key criteria above.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to be considered for this opportunity.

It is our policy not to accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies.

Position Area                                                                                         

Human Pharma

Position Location

NSW

Organization
Boehringer Ingelheim - Australia

Schedule

Full-Time

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