Cell Therapy Account Specialist, Southern

Overview

Legend Biotech is seeking Cell Therapy Account Specialist as part of the Sales team based in Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, etc).

Role:
Represent Legend’s products and services to a defined customer base, generate and grow sales, and consistently achieve or exceed sales targets within a specific geographic area.

• Work in partnership to drive Carvykti as the preferred CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma among both community and institution-based oncology customers. Coordinate activities for impactful engagement within the territory in collaboration with other Carvykti representatives.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Legend and competitor products in the therapeutic area and the complexities of the disease state.
• Navigate a complex account environment, understand stakeholder needs at all levels, and triage to appropriate internal stakeholders for support.
• Develop an understanding of issues and opportunities unique to each geography.
• Provide insights to the cross-functional team on feedback from healthcare professionals (HCPs), including account business trends and changes in the therapeutic landscape.
• Use intel and insights to develop and implement an account business plan to meet customer needs and corporate goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams on cross-functional projects and may work with outside partners to co-promote products or services.
• Assist in identifying/resolving issues and opportunities, and manage a territory budget for customer engagements, speaker events, and other external expenditures.
• Represent Legend at national and/or local symposiums/conventions.
• Demonstrate initiative, urgency, and a collaborative, compliant approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform administrative functions including reporting call activity and customer information in the call reporting system, and submitting expenses in a timely manner.
• Report adverse events to Legend’s Drug Safety department and other internal departments as required.
• Promote the appropriate use of Legend’s products to healthcare professionals in accordance with Corporate, PhRMA, and OIG guidelines.
• Maintain strict compliance with all regulatory agencies, state, and federal law; adhere to company policies and business ethics.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred minimum of 3 years Oncology or specialty healthcare sales experience.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales objectives, preferably in specialty markets.
• Experience managing large community accounts including strategic planning and problem solving.
• Previous sales experience in cell therapy/bone marrow transplant and experience with Multiple Myeloma.
• Product launch experience in a highly competitive environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and presentation) skills; superior selling skills in competitive markets; ability to build relationships and influence.
• Aptitude for rapid learning and retention of technical and scientific product information.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to read situations quickly, anticipate problems, and adapt accordingly.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 50-60% of the time.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to perform administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, vacation, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, company holidays, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, and various voluntary/additional plans. Eligible benefits apply to permanent full-time employees.

Legend Biotech provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause by either party.

Legend may adjust base salary or other compensation based on performance or market conditions.