Legend Biotech · 3 hours ago
Cell Therapy Account Specialist, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLegend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and curing life-threatening diseases. The Cell Therapy Account Specialist is responsible for representing Legend’s products and services to a defined customer base, generating and growing sales, and consistently achieving sales targets within a specific geographic area.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Work in partnership to drive Carvykti as the preferred CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma among both community and institution-based oncology customers. This role involves collaborating with other Carvykti representatives to coordinate activities for impactful engagement within the territory
Comprehensive understanding of Legend and competitor products in our therapeutic area, and an in-depth knowledge of the complexities associated with the disease state
Ability to navigate a complex account environment and understand the needs/issues of various stakeholders at all levels within the account and triage to appropriate internal stakeholders for support
Develops an understanding of the issues and opportunities unique to each geography
Provides all insights to the cross functional team on appropriate and timely feedback from interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs), including account business trends and potential changes in therapeutic landscape
Leverages intel and insights to develop and assertively implements an account business plan to meet customer needs and achieve corporate goals
Works cooperatively with internal team members on various cross-functional projects related to specific accounts or physicians. May work in collaboration with outside partner companies to co-promote products or services
Assists in the identification/resolution of issues and opportunities and communicates proactively to marketing and sales management. Manages a territory budget plan for customer engagements, speaker events and other miscellaneous external expenditures
Represents Legend at National and/or local symposiums/conventions
Demonstrates initiative and willingness to work hands-on with a sense of urgency, in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Demonstrates leadership among peers by consistent application and modeling of appropriate, compliant behavior, and conduct
Performs all administrative functions required for the position, including reporting call activity and customer information into the appropriate call reporting system in a timely manner, submitting expenses, etc
Reports adverse events to Legend’s Drug Safety department and other internal departments as appropriate per required guidelines
Actively promotes the appropriate use of Legend’s products to healthcare professionals in accordance with Corporate, PhRMA, and OIG guidelines
Strict compliance with all regulatory agencies, state, and federal law is required
Adheres to company policies, procedures and business ethics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university
Preferred Minimum of 3 years Oncology or specialty healthcare sales experience
Proven and consistent track record of meeting/exceeding sales objectives, preferably in specialty markets
Experienced managing and executing within large community accounts including strategic planning and problem solving
Previous sales experience in cell therapy/bone marrow transplant
Experience with Multiple Myeloma
Previous product launch experience in a highly competitive environment
Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and presentation) skills
Possess superior selling skills honed in highly competitive markets
Proven expertise in building relationships and influencing
Aptitude for rapid learning and retention of technical and scientific product related information
Must set high goals and standard of performance and be self-motivated and able to work with a general level of autonomy
Demonstrated team work/collaboration
Demonstrated ability to read situations quickly, anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks
Valid driver's license
Agility in multi-tasking
Able to travel up to 50-60% of the time
Proven track record of attaining organizational objectives
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Ability to perform administrative responsibilities accurately and on time
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal assistance
Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Commuter benefits
Family planning and care resources
Well-being initiatives
Peer-to-peer recognition programs
Company
Legend Biotech
Legend Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes novel cell therapies for oncology.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750.45M2023-05-05Post Ipo Equity· $350M
2022-07-25Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2020-06-05IPO
Leadership Team
Carlos Santos
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Bash
President, CARVYKTI
Recent News
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