Director, Key Accounts- Southeast
Overview:
At Pacira, innovation meets purpose.
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a pioneer in non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions. Today, we’re building on that legacy with next-generation innovations for chronic, postsurgical, and musculoskeletal pain. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to helping patients recover faster.We are redefining what’s possible in pain management—and we can’t do it without talented people like you.
Why Join Us?
At Pacira, every career is more than a job. Our mission drives us, and every day, we challenge ourselves to achieve the extraordinary. Integrity is at the core of who we are. We value diverse perspectives and the collective strength of a unified team.Join the team in making better possible for patients everywhere.
Summary:As a Key Account Director at Pacira, you will be instrumental in driving strategic engagement and access for EXPAREL within major hospital systems and integrated delivery networks (IDNs). This role is focused on building deep, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to ensure optimal formulary positioning and downstream utilization of EXPAREL across affiliated sites of care.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.- Strategic Engagement:
- Clinical & Economic Messaging:
- Market Insight & Disease Expertise:
- Pull-Through Execution:
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Account Planning & Performance:
- Compliance & Governance:
- Travel & Field Presence:
Maintain a strong field presence with approximately 60–70% travel, prioritizing in-person engagement to build trust, deliver value, and support implementation.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MHA, PharmD) preferred.
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in Life Science industry (hospital, pharmaceutical/biotech), with 2+ years in key account management.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven success managing complex hospital systems and IDN relationships.
- Strong understanding of formulary processes, clinical pathways, and health system operations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of reference and bibliographic software and creation of reference databases are essential.
- Ability to successfully work cross-functionally.
- 70% travel is required.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and move between spaces. Close vision and the need to focus on computer screen, use of hands, fingers, and wrist to type on keyboard and manipulate mouse.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work setting is consistent of a typical office environment with offices, and cubicles.
Must reside within the assigned geographic territory.
Benefits:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Disability Coverage
- Life insurance
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Fertility and Maternity Assistance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
Pay Transparency:
The base pay range for this role is $ per year. The range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic markets, business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications
EEO Statement:
EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
Agency Disclaimer: Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (Hereafter, Pacira) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Pacira Careers page or a Pacira social media post. Pacira will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes.Pacira explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Pacira.