AstraZeneca

National Account Director

AstraZeneca$192K — $288K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced business or science degree is a plus.
  • Experience in national trade, distribution, retail, payer, and specialty account management is highly desired.
  • Sales-related experience, including sales leadership and regional account management, required.
  • In-depth understanding of the national account segment and associated channels is crucial.
  • Ability to think strategically and independently is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Engage and influence market access customers to achieve pricing and access goals.
  • Collaborate with external customers and internal teams to develop patient service programs.
  • Use analytics tools to monitor performance and improve service in Specialty Pharmacies.
  • Negotiate and execute performance contracts with trade channels for AZ brands.
  • Present clinical information adhering to company policy to support medication utilization.
  • Work with cross-functional partners to resolve national account issues and meet business objectives.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement program with employer matching.
  • Paid vacation and holidays, plus additional paid leave.
  • Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based long-term incentives.
Full Job Description
National Account Directors are accountable to manage, influence and negotiate with all market access customers to achieve access and price aligned to MTP. Responsibilities: • Ability to engage the customer and influence various aspects within organization • Collaborate with external customers, AZ brand teams and other functions to develop and implementation of patient service programs. Examples; programs could be focused adherence, affordability, education or a combination • Proficient utilization of data, scorecards and analytics tools to monitor performance and drive contract and service performance of Specialty Pharmacies • Present, negotiate and execute performance contracts with various trade channels supporting the supply and access for AZ brands • Present clinical information within company policy and product prescribing information supporting the utilization of AZ brands • Partner with internal cross functional partners (Market Access, Sales, Operations, Brands) to appropriately achieve business objectives and resolve national account related issues • Knowledge of payer environments including PBM and payer owned pharmacies Competencies and job qualifications: • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence without authority • Strong oral, written, and group communication skills with internal and external customers including C-suite customers • Proficient in managing and analyze data to identify insights, opportunities for improvement and aid in problem solving • An in-depth knowledge of AZ contract offerings and their applications • A high level of knowledge of current reimbursement modalities, including AWP, WAC, ASP, and MAC pricing • An in-depth knowledge of the marketplace and applies that understanding to targeted national account segment/channel marketing, distribution strategy development and implementation to accomplish business objectives • Recognized as a resource to cross functional partners responsible for targeted national account segments/channels • Develop, implement, and execute Strategic Account Plans that deliver aligned business objectives Qualifications: Required: • Bachelor's degree required, advanced business or science degree desirable • High levels of understanding of the entire national account segment/channels including payor, trade distribution network, and specialty pharmacy providers • National Trade, Distribution, Retail, Payer, and Specialty Account management experience strongly desired • Sales, sales leadership, field reimbursement and regional account management experience • Ability to think conceptually, analytically, independently and strategically • Overnight travel is required Desired: • Advanced business or science degree desirable • Managed Care/Market Access experience is strongly desired, specifically with Ascent/ESI downstreams including accounts UPMC, Highmark, Medical Mutual of Ohio and HCSC. • Oncology / respiratory biologics experience preferred The annual base pay for this position ranges from $192,000 to $288,000. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Date Posted 24-Aug-2026 Closing Date 13-Sept-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
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Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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