The positionWe are seeking a seasoned professional to lead and elevate Key Account Management across Region EAST, ensuring a cohesive customer experience and broad, timely patient access. This role is responsible for shaping and executing Key Account strategies across the full portfolio, providing strong lateral leadership to colleagues engaged within the same accounts. The ideal candidate brings exceptional lateral management skills and the ability to harness cross-functional insights to drive timely formulary inclusion and co-create initiatives that strengthen care pathways.Tasks & responsibilitiesServe as the "owner" and accountable lead for the assigned accounts, driving the development and execution of assigned Key Account plansProvide effective lateral leadership to all colleagues involvedPartner with priority accounts to co-develop high-impact initiatives that streamline care pathways, elevate patient outcomes, and contribute to robust real-world evidence.Secure timely formulary inclusion and maximize uptake of BI medicines by analyzing and synthesizing insights from multiple sources to understand each account's potential, pressures, and holistic needsBuild trustful relationships with key account through ongoing collaboration centered on improving patient outcomes and delivering joint value for the customer and Boehringer IngelheimRequirementsAt least 8 years in pharmaceutical sales, market access, or key account managementStrong knowledge of Swiss healthcare system, hospital procurement, reimbursement processes, in combination with a strong network with accounts in region EASTVery strong negotiations and communication skills, coupled with the ability to develop clear and crisp account plansProven track record of leading diverse teams laterally and a strong cross-functional mindset: highly skilled in coordinating across internal teams and Business Units to deliver a seamless, unified customer experience.Proven track record of successful development and implementation of multi-stakeholder projects in the healthcare settingProficiency in German and English; French and Italian are considered a plusBoehringer Ingelheim Switzerland:This is a field-based role in Region EAST - a valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within Switzerland is requiredNevertheless, a strong collaboration with the office-based colleagues as well as regular presence in the office of Boehringer Ingelheim Switzerland in Basel is expectedYour BenefitsFlexible working time models: home office and flexible working hours, depending on department and position – many things are possible with us. Since this is a field-base position, office-time either at the offices or at home is possible in agreement with line manager and job expectations.Learning & development: diverse training and development opportunities for your personal and professional growth. Because: you never stop learning.Attractive and competitive salary package with Performance-based bonusAssigned sales territory with minimal overnight travelMental health support (EAP, coaching)Collaborative environment with strong team support despite field-based workRegular team meetings, sales events and kick-off sessionsAppreciative culture with recognition programsOpportunity to actively shape customer relationships and regional market presenceWe are looking forward to receiving your application online! j4id10166632a j4it0418a j4iy26a