Key Account Manager / Field Gene Therapy Lead, South Italy

Krystal Biotech, Inc.; Italia; In loco; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global biotechnology company is seeking a highly motivated Key Account Manager / Field Gene Therapy Lead for Southern Italy. The role involves defining solutions to improve the patient journey and engaging with key stakeholders to bring value to the EB ecosystem. Candidates should have a scientific background, experience in rare diseases, and fluency in both English and Italian. The position demands strong networking skills and comfort with travel, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking treatments.

Competenze

• Preferred scientific background with a diploma in science.
• Experience in rare diseases is essential with preference for wound care or dermatology.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships.

Mansioni

• Define and implement solutions for improved patient journey.
• Engage with key stakeholders in the EB ecosystem.
• Ensure proper drug administration training for HCPs.

Conoscenze

Scientific background

Experience in rare diseases

Fluent in English

High proficiency in Italian

Agile

Excellent networking skills

Formazione

Diploma in Science (pharmacy, MD, MS, nurse diploma)

Descrizione del lavoro

Key Account Manager / Field Gene Therapy Lead, South Italy

About Krystal Bio: At Krystal Biotech, we bring together the brightest and most eager minds to relentlessly pursue the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of genetic medicines to treat diseases with high unmet medical needs. Founded in 2016, Krystal is distinguished in three powerful ways: science and technology using our patented gene therapy platform, innovative manufacturing supported by our commercial scale facilities, and a unique commercialization model that focuses on the patient’s end to end experience. Krystal received U.S. FDA approval for the first and only redosable gene therapy treatment, VYJUVEK®, for the treatment of Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB). Krystal continues to leverage our proprietary platform to rapidly advance a robust pipeline of investigational genetic medicines in respiratory, oncology, dermatology, and ophthalmology. Krystal is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA which is home to our two state‑of-the‑art CGMP manufacturing facilities with teams around the world and satellite offices in Switzerland, Germany, and Japan. We are a company built and run by people who care, are fearless in the face of a challenge, love the work they do, and practice the highest level of scientific integrity. As we grow, we are seeking team members that embody these values.

Position Overview: Krystal Biotech, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Gene Therapy Lead with relevant commercial field experience in rare disease launches. The Field Lead will play a major role in bringing our groundbreaking treatment into the lives of patients across Southern Italy.

Main Responsibilities:

• Define and implement solutions to improve the patient journey in line with company strategy, e.g. disease awareness
• Engage in long‑term partnerships with key stakeholders to bring value to the entire EB ecosystem
• Ensure the proper administration of the drug by training respective HCPs
• Identify breakpoints in the care pathway in order to prioritize and develop the most relevant actions based on the defined strategy
• Establish label‑based product related knowledge with HCPs at Reference and Competence Centres as well as with office‑based HCPs
• Execute product and disease related programs, exhibits across reference centres, priority institutions, congresses and events
• Train respective HCPs for the preparation and administration as per label to ensure best‑in‑class home administration
• Achieve sales goals in the assigned territory through promotion of B‑VECTM to the HCPs involved in the diagnosis, management and treatment of DEB
• Develop and own territory account plans leveraging appropriate internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure access to care and availability of all necessary logistics to provide drug administration and build EB network and patient support awareness
• Generate evidence and insights related to patients’ journey

What we expect:

• Scientific background preferred – Diploma in Science (pharmacy, MD, MS, nurse diploma)
• Experience in rare diseases is required, experience in wound care or dermatology is a nice to have
• Mastery of care pathways, project management and collaboration in a cross‑functional organization
• Ability to take initiatives within a strategic and compliance framework
• Agile, good at networking and able to build strong professional relationships with respective stakeholders
• Active listening, questioning, empathy and concern for the customer experience
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a strong ability to prioritize, coach and consult
• Fluent in English, high proficiency in Italian at mother‑tongue level
• Comfortable with significant extent of travel

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