Account Manager, Infectious Disease - Philadelphia

Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Account Manager to drive strategic sales within a defined territory in the United States. You will develop and execute business plans, build deep product knowledge, and educate decision-makers at institutional accounts.

The role requires 7–10 years of specialty pharma sales experience, ability to collaborate across functions without direct authority, and a strong track record of achieving targets. Travel of 60–70% domestically is expected.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in specialty pharmaceutical sales in complex institutions
• Experience in HSV, IC, HSCT, SOT or hematologic malignancies preferred
• Cross-functional leadership without authority to achieve account goals/objectives
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
• In-depth scientific and product knowledge; recognized as an expert resource
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Meets HCIR credentialing requirements and has a valid driver's license with travel 60–70% domestic

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a strategic business plan to maximize net sales within the territory
• Develop and maintain knowledge of territory dynamics, products, competitors, and disease states
• Educate institutional audiences using approved resources and materials
• Increase access and adoption at the institutional level (P&T, protocols, pathways)
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and reports
• Collaborate with Sales Operations, Field Medical, Marketing, and Market Access
• Organize territory events and participate in industry meetings
• Achieve sales goals while adhering to compliance and promotional regulations

Skills

Pharma sales experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical/problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication

HCIR credentialing

Education

B.S./B.A. in business, scientific, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office: Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

The Account Manager contributes to the Company’s success by developing, maintaining, and expanding sales within the assigned territory. The incumbent creates and executes a strategic business plan to maximize net sales of assigned products in alignment with commercial leadership and all Company guidelines, policies, and objectives.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Creates a business plan to drive awareness, maximize territory sales and generate revenue.
• Develops, implements, and continuously builds knowledge of territory, market dynamics, products, competitors, and disease states.
• Develops and maintains superior relationships within institutional target audience, including Key Opinion Leaders
• Effectively educates institutional target audience using Company approved resources, sales materials, and promotional initiatives as identified by sales leadership.
• Works to increase access and adoption at the institutional level (P&T committee understanding, protocol development support, treatment pathway integration, inpatient-to-outpatient care transition)
• Maintains accurate records of all sales activities, including sales calls, presentations, targets/leads database, and follow-up activities.
• Regularly participates in local and regional professional events, industry conferences, annual meetings, and other Company-wide meetings.
• Successfully collaborates with cross-functional team members, including Sales Operations, Field Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Market Access.
• Achieves sales goals, conducts day-to-day activities including submitting timely and accurate reports (expenses, business plans, etc.) while adhering to ethical sales practices, compliance guidelines, and promotional regulations.
• Organizes and executes territory-specific events, such as speaker bureau presentations, lunch-and-learn programs, etc.
• Participates in special projects or sales-related activities, as deemed necessary.
• Shares market intelligence to optimize brand strategy and execution.
• Works within assigned expense budget by exercising sound judgment regarding general operating, travel, and promotional expenditures.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• B.S. / B.A. in business, scientific, or other related discipline.
• Minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years’ experience in specialty pharmaceutical sales in complex institutions (academic medical centers, HSCT programs, transplant centers, regional referral hospitals, etc.)
• Experience in refractory HSV, IC, HSCT, SOT or hematologic malignancies required; experience in multiple disease areas strongly preferred.
• Work and lead cross functionally without having authority to achieve account goals/objectives
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates in-depth scientific, therapeutic, product, and competitor knowledge; recognized as an expert resource by all relevant stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Consistently displays positive attitude through challenges and change.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Meets all requirements for health care industry representative (HCIR) credentialing to gain entry into facilities and organizations that are in the assigned territory.
• A valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Company standards.
• Travel Requirements: 60%-70% domestic. Overnight travel is required in this role.

All position requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or experience necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $190,000 – $210,000 annually. This range represents a good-faith estimate of what The Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of hire. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This position is also eligible for a target bonus and equity compensation as determined by the Company’s compensation committee.