Area Sales Lead

Position: Area Sales Lead - Central
Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threatening diseases.

Beyond our science, we live our four core values:
One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more  have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it done.

We want all of our people to go beyond what is possible. We aren’t constrained by typical end rails, and we aren’t out to just “treat” people. We’re all in this for something more. We’re driven to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of what we can do together.
** How You Will Achieve More:
** We are seeking an exceptional Area Sales Lead to spearhead the commercial launch of our groundbreaking in vivo CRISPR therapy for hereditary angioedema (HAE). This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the first-ever commercialization of an in vivo gene editing therapy, requiring a visionary leader who can build and inspire high-performing teams while navigating uncharted territory in genetic medicine. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a winning culture, developing talent, and driving unprecedented results in one of the most complex and competitive rare disease markets.

This highly visible role demands a leader who can transform market insights into winning strategies, coach teams to exceed expectations, and establish new commercialization standards for rare disease and in vivo, one-time, CRISPR-based therapies.
** Responsibilities:
** Strategic Leadership & Market Development Launch Strategy Execution
* Go-to-Market Leadership:
Lead regional execution of comprehensive launch strategy for first-in-class in vivo CRISPR therapy
* Competitive Differentiation:
Create compelling strategies to differentiate in vivo CRISPR technology from existing HAE treatments and failed gene therapy launches
* Thought Leader Engagement:
Build strategic relationships with key opinion leaders and clinical champions who can influence market adoption

Insight Generation & Strategic Planning
* Market Intelligence:
Systematically capture, analyze, and translate market insights into actionable strategic plans
* Customer Understanding:
Develop deep insights into customer needs, barriers, and decision-making processes
* Competitive Regional Analysis:
Monitor competitive activities and develop counter-strategies to maintain market advantage
* Trend Identification:
Anticipate market shifts and adjust strategies proactively to maintain competitive edge

Team Leadership & Performance Excellence High-Performance Team Building
* Talent Acquisition:
Recruit exceptional sales professionals with rare disease expertise and growth mindset
* Team Architecture:
Build balanced teams with complementary skills, personalities, and strengths
* Performance Standards:
Establish clear, challenging performance expectations that inspire excellence
* Accountability Systems:
Implement fair but demanding accountability frameworks that drive consistent results

Coaching & Development Excellence
* Individual

Coaching:

Provide personalized coaching that addresses each team member's unique development needs within role and for career.
* Performance Optimization:
Use data analytics and behavioral insights to identify performance improvement opportunities
* Leadership Pipeline:
Develop future leaders through mentorship, stretch assignments, and leadership skill building

Cross-Functional Matrix Leadership Strategic Coordination
* Strategic Alignment and Execution:
Ensure flawless coordination medical affairs, strategic accounts, access and reimbursement and patient services
* Enterprise Strategy:
Provide regional insights that inform national strategy development and tactical adjustments

Stakeholder Management
* Cross-Functional Influence:
Lead matrix teams effectively without direct authority, building consensus and driving action
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