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This territory includes: IL, WI, MI and IN (the majority of the business will bi in the Chicago area)
BMS is making a commitment to become a world leader in cellular therapy. Cellular therapy represents a significant advancement in the treatment of hematologic malignancies. BMS will leverage its unique capabilities, building from over 15 years of involvement in cell therapy and strategic collaborations.
The Cell Therapy Account Manager is an individual contributor role responsible for achieving commercial objectives for the launches in Cell Therapy through excellence in account planning, execution and collaboration with all stakeholders to provide a seamless and differentiated patient experience. The Cell Therapy Account Manager will serve as the main point of contact for the CAR T treatment sites and lead the development of the site-specific account plans coordinating the deployment of resources tailored to meet the customer needs.
For this position the company seeks a highly engaged team player with strong entrepreneurial and leadership skills who can establish our CAR T therapies to be highly successful in the cellular therapy marketplace.
This position is field based.
Key Relationships
Reports to: Area Business Manager, Cell Therapy
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for assessing, cultivating and managing customer relationships across a broad set of stakeholders within assigned accounts to ensure achievement of commercial objectives for the launches in cellular therapy.
Responsible for the development of a customized site-specific account plan coordinating the deployment of resources to meet the customer needs and ensure a seamless and differentiated customer experience.
Serve as the main point of contact for designated accounts and collaborate with cross functional partners to create a streamlined, organized interface between account stakeholders and all field facing colleagues.
Navigate complex account environments and understand the needs/issues of account stakeholders at all levels and drive to solutions that address the needs.
Collaborate and communicate regularly with cross-functional partners to support the referral of appropriate patients to the treatment centers.
Maintain and continuously develop both disease and product-specific knowledge.
Actively gains customer insights and provides timely feedback to cross-functional partners and Area Business Managers regarding account business trends, changes in the therapeutic landscape, performance, industry issues, and business opportunities and risks.
Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies that govern the conduct of cell therapy activities.
This position requires the ability to drive within their assigned territory by automobile (and in some territories to travel by airplane).
Qualifications/Knowledge Required:
7+ years of sales experience, marketing, and/or commercial experience required with 5+ years in Hematology/Oncology
Key account management strategy – experience working in large, complex accounts, identifying influential stakeholders, and working with them to better serve patients
Customer service oriented – quick responses, highly reliable, excellent follow-up
Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with leadership and key cross-functional partners across the internal organization in order to implement key account strategies
The high degree of technical expertise and business acumen
Strong analytical, consulting, and business planning skills necessary to execute on key strategic imperatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an effective presentation style to connect with diverse groups of customers
Thorough understanding of US compliance guidelines
Ability to work independently and travel as needed (up to 50%)
Valid driver's license
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Qualifications/Knowledge Preferred:
Experience in hospital sales, academic and community settings preferred
Buy and bill reimbursement experience preferred