Cell Therapy Account Lead - Central / Southern Italy

Johnson & Johnson; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in healthcare innovation is seeking a Cell Therapy Account Leader for Central Southern Italy. This permanent position is pivotal for the launch of CAR-T in Multiple Myeloma. The role involves strategic planning, site activation, and collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and certification. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry and excellent communication skills.

Competenze

• 5-7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a proven record in launching specialty products.
• Excellent knowledge of the Italian healthcare system and hospitals.

Mansioni

• Developing strategic plans for J&J cell therapy sites.
• Activating CAR-T sites and establishing relationships with key decision makers.
• Collaborating with supply chain, quality, regulatory, and medical teams.

Conoscenze

Communication

Strategic Skills

Analytical Skills

Formazione

University degree in Scientific, Economics, or Management fields

Descrizione del lavoro

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Sales Enablement

Job Sub Function:

Contract Administration and Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Milano, Italy

Job Description:

J&J Innovative Medicine is seeking a Cell Therapy Account Leader (CTAL) – Central Southern Italy for a permanent position within the Commercial Unit. The role is crucial for the launch readiness of our first CAR-T in Multiple Myeloma and to establish J&J as a leader in cell therapy.

Role Purpose:

The CTAL will serve as the business partner to the site CAR-T lead physician, hospital management, and Quality team, functioning as One Face to the site. Reporting directly to the CAR-T Lead within the broader Multiple Myeloma Business Unit, the CTAL will be a core member of the commercial team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Developing the strategic plan for J&J cell therapy sites, including site selection, capacity assessments, and demand forecasts.
• Activating CAR-T sites and establishing relationships with key decision makers for certification and transition from clinical to certified sites.
• Serving as One Face to the site to ensure a seamless experience during setup & certification, including developing training strategies and coordinating the Janssen certification team.
• Streamlining contracting and economic processes for hospital teams.
• Collaborating with supply chain, quality, regulatory, legal, compliance, and medical teams at local and European levels to establish site protocols around CAR-T.
• Acting as a key site partner during operations, resolving issues by involving appropriate functions.
• Engaging with hospital decision makers to maintain access and budget allocation, communicating value propositions in liaison with J&J HEMAR.
• Monitoring site performance, supporting workflow and capacity optimization, and facilitating capacity expansion or new indications.
• Collaborating with the Multiple Myeloma Business Unit on referral strategies and cross-country initiatives.

Qualifications - Internal:

• University degree in Scientific, Economics, or Management fields.
• 5-7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a proven record in launching specialty products.
• Experience as an MSL, in CRO, or biotech manufacturing is advantageous.
• Key account management, project management, and hospital experience are essential.
• Excellent knowledge of the Italian healthcare system and hospitals.
• Strong communication, presentation, strategic, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Italian and English.