Key Account Manager, South Australia & Western Australia

Opportunity awaits those up to the challenge of developing transformative therapies across a broad range of debilitating diseases.

Summary:

Apellis is a biotechnology company advancing therapies that target the complement system, with a strong focus on retinal disease. In ANZ, we are preparing to launch the first ever treatment for Geographic Atrophy (GA), a major cause of blindness.



To drive adoption and commercial success of GA treatment across South Australia & Western Australia by engaging key ophthalmology stakeholders, supporting disease education, and executing territory plans aligned with brand strategy.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with retinal specialists, ophthalmologists, orthoptists and nurses.
• Implement territory plans and promotional activities to meet/exceed commercial targets.
• Maintain strong disease and product knowledge and communicate clinical information effectively using approved materials.
• Manage territory budgets, CRM updates (Veeva) and ensure full compliance with internal and industry standards.
• Support KOL development and collaborate with Medical Affairs on meetings and educational events.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing, Medical and cross‑functional teams.

Essential skills, experience and abilities

• Proven experience as a Key Account Manager or Specialist Representative.
• Strong capability to understand and communicate clinical/scientific information.
• Solid account management skills and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Tertiary qualifications in Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Business, Marketing or Education.
• Medicines Australia CEP.
• Current driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Exhibits excellent time management and planning.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to shape internal processes and contribute beyond the core job scope when opportunities arise.
• Must be pro-active team player, flexible, and able to work in a dynamic environment.

Desirable skills and experience

• Launch experience (ideally within Ophthalmology, though not essential).
• Experience or familiarity with the eye care sector.
• Key account planning or project management proficiency.
• Postgraduate qualifications in optometry/ophthalmology/vision science.

Travel Requirements:

• Office is home based
• Interstate travel is required
Required to travel to HCP meetings, team meetings, and other group meetings (will require some weekends)

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Work Arrangement:

Travel Requirements:

Is able to travel interstate as required.
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Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Benefits and Perks:

Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, inclusive flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave and more!

Company Background:

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in complement science to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two C3-targeting medicines approved to treat four serious diseases. Breakthroughs for patients include the first-ever therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness, and the first treatment for patients 12 and older with C3G or primary IC-MPGN, two severe, rare kidney diseases. We believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases.

For more information, please visit http://apellis.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X .

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.