Trade Relations Account Manager

Shields Health Solutions

Trade Relations Account Manager improving specialty medication access for Shields Health Solutions. Collaborating with pharmaceutical manufacturers and health systems nationally on strategies and initiatives.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in specialty pharmacy operations, market access strategies, and relationship management with pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare stakeholders. Proficient in compliance with regulatory requirements and skilled in leading presentations and strategic initiatives to support company growth.

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PharmD PreferredSpecialty Pharmacy ExperienceMarket Access ExpertiseAdvanced Microsoft PowerPointAdvanced Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Specialty Pharmacy OperationsMedication Access ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsAccount ManagementData InitiativesDrug Access SubmissionsLimited Distribution Drugs

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingCommunication SkillsExecutive PresenceAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesPatient-Centered Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmD Preferred

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ManufacturersHealth SystemsTrade RelationsSpecialty MedicationsREMS RequirementsHealthcare StakeholdersClient RetentionBusiness ReviewsRFIRFP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, health systems, and industry partners to support specialty medication access.
Serve as the primary point of contact for medication access issues and help resolve access barriers.
Represent Shields at industry meetings and conferences to strengthen manufacturer partnerships and identify growth opportunities.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support manufacturer programs, data initiatives, and access-related infrastructure.
Lead manufacturer presentations, business reviews, RFIs, RFPs, and drug access submissions.
Support strategic Trade Relations initiatives, specialty pharmacy growth, and market access efforts.
Support specialty drug pipeline planning and manufacturer engagement strategies.
Ensure compliance with manufacturer, regulatory, FDA, and REMS requirements.
Partner with Contract and Network Management teams to support implementation of manufacturer programs.
Lead special projects that support company growth, client retention, and partner success.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PharmD preferred; Bachelor's degree required.
3–5 years of experience in specialty pharmacy, trade relations, pharmaceutical account management, manufacturer relations, market access, or healthcare account management preferred.
Strong relationship-building, account management, and communication skills.
Ability to effectively engage pharmaceutical manufacturers, health system leaders, and other healthcare stakeholders.
Knowledge of specialty pharmacy operations, specialty medications, and limited distribution drugs (LDDs) preferred.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Executive presence with experience presenting to senior leaders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Commitment to compliance, professionalism, and a patient-centered approach.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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