Cell Therapy Account Specialist, Omaha

Cell Therapy Account Specialist, Omaha

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life‑threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T‑cell, T‑cell receptor (TCR‑T), and natural killer (NK) cell‑based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting‑edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta‑cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking Cell Therapy Account Specialist as part of the Sales team based in Omaha, NE (remote).

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 or exceeding sales targets within a specific geographic area.

• Drive multiple myeloma CAR‑T brand choice among institution‑based oncology customers
• Possess comprehensive understanding of Legend and competitor products in our therapeutic area, and an in‑depth knowledge of the complexities associated with the disease state
• Navigate a complex account environment and understand the needs/issues of various stakeholders at all levels within the account; triage to appropriate internal stakeholders for support
• Develop an understanding of the issues and opportunities unique to each geography
• Provide 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
• Leverage intel and insights to develop and assertively implement an account business plan to meet customer needs and achieve corporate goals
• Work cooperatively with internal team members on various cross‑functional projects related to specific accounts or physicians; may collaborate with outside partner companies to co‑promote products or services
• Assist in identification and resolution of issues and opportunities; communicate proactively to marketing and sales management; prepare territory budget plans for customer contacts, unrestricted educational grants, speaker events and other miscellaneous external expenditures
• Represent Legend at national and/or local symposiums/conventions
• Demonstrate initiative and willingness to work hands‑on with a sense of urgency, in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial environment
• Demonstrate leadership among peers by consistent application and modeling of appropriate compliance, behavior, and conduct
• Perform 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.
• Report adverse events to Legend’s Drug Safety department and other internal departments as appropriate per required guidelines
• Actively promote the appropriate use of Legend’s products to healthcare professionals in accordance with Corporate, PhRMA, and OIG guidelines
• Strictly comply with all regulatory agencies, state, and federal law
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and business ethics

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 4 years pharma/biotech sales experience in specialty, oncology, or rare disease
• Proven and consistent track record of meeting/exceeding sales objectives, preferably in specialty markets
• Experienced in managing and executing large accounts including strategic planning and problem solving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

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