Sr. Account Executive, Advanced Pulmonary Conditions - Accredo - MN/IA/MO - Remote

Cigna

$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of sales experience in healthcare or specialty pharmacy.
  • Proven track record of developing strategic customer relationships.
  • In-depth knowledge of managed care and specialty pharmacy reimbursement processes.
  • Experience in planning and executing territory business plans to meet sales goals.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and AI productivity tools.
  • Ability to independently manage a field-based role with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy to achieve referral and growth goals in assigned markets.
  • Act as primary sales contact for physicians and healthcare facilities.
  • Cultivate trust-based relationships with providers and key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with partners to enhance patient access and value propositions.
  • Support payer agreement implementation and maximize growth opportunities.
  • Develop business plans and forecasts using market intelligence.
  • Monitor trends to identify growth and retention opportunities.
  • Represent Accredo at industry events and educational programs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental.
  • Well-being and behavioral health programs available from day one.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Company paid life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Leaves of absence available.
Full Job Description
Sr. Account Executive, Advanced Pulmonary Conditions - Accredo

Join Accredo as a Senior Account Executive supporting Advanced Pulmonary Conditions, where you will drive specialty pharmacy growth, strengthen provider relationships, and improve access to life-changing therapies. In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to healthcare providers, manufacturers, and internal stakeholders while expanding referrals, supporting patient access, and delivering exceptional customer outcomes across a complex specialty market.

Qualified candidates must currently reside in Missouri, Iowa or Minnesota.

Responsibilities
  • Lead territory strategy and execution to achieve and exceed referral, patient admit, and growth objectives across assigned markets.
  • Serve as the primary sales representative for physicians, hospital clinics, infusion centers, and other referral sources.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare providers, office staff, and key stakeholders within the pulmonary specialty community.
  • Collaborate with clinical, reimbursement, operational, and manufacturer partners to improve patient access and strengthen Accredo's value proposition.
  • Support implementation of payer agreements and collaborate with National Account Managers to maximize market opportunities and local pull-through activity.
  • Develop territory business plans, forecasts, and referral strategies using market intelligence and account insights.
  • Monitor referral activity, market trends, and competitive dynamics to identify opportunities for growth and retention.
  • Represent Accredo at conferences, educational programs, advocacy events, and industry meetings.
  • Partner compliantly with pharmaceutical manufacturers to support provider education and referral process excellence.
  • Participate in strategic launch planning, case conferences, and sales meetings that support organizational goals.

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 8 years of healthcare, specialty pharmacy, pharmaceutical, medical device, or related sales experience.
  • Demonstrated success selling service-based solutions and developing strategic customer relationships.
  • Strong understanding of managed care, payer environments, specialty pharmacy, and reimbursement processes.
  • Experience developing and executing territory business plans and achieving sales goals.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and AI-enabled productivity tools.
  • Ability to work independently in a field-based role and travel throughout the assigned territory.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting pulmonary disease states, including PAH, IPF, ILD, or Alpha-1 therapies.
  • Experience working with specialty pharmacy services, infusion therapies, or complex care models.
  • Clinical background or advanced knowledge of pulmonary disease management.
  • Established relationships within the Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri markets.


If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

At The Cigna Group, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

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