[Hiring] Cell Therapy Account Specialist, Overlay @Legend Biotech US

Role Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in partnership to drive Carvykti as the preferred CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma among both community and institution-based oncology customers.
• Collaborate 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.
• Navigate a complex account environment and understand the needs/issues of various stakeholders at all levels within the account.
• 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).
• 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.
• Assist in the identification/resolution of issues and opportunities and communicate proactively to marketing and sales management.
• Manage a territory budget plan for customer engagements, 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, compliant 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.
• 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.
• Strict compliance with all regulatory agencies, state, and federal law is required.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and business ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university.
• Preferred 3 years of Oncology, 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 is a plus.
• 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 teamwork/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

• Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived 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 (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.