Cardiovascular Account Specialist - New Haven, CT

Cytokinetics, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 162,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytokinetics, Inc. is seeking a Cardiovascular Account Specialist to launch our first commercial product for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, within a remote national territory.

You will drive demand, manage key accounts, and work with a cross-functional team to meet patient and physician needs. The role requires 5+ years in biotech/pharma sales, a Bachelor’s degree, territory ownership, and willingness to travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 5+ years experience in biotech/pharma sales required.
• Experience as a rep with sole ownership of the territory is highly preferred.
• Cardiology, rare disease, or specialty product experience is preferred.
• Specialty product launch experience is preferred.
• Experience with patient service hubs and specialty pharmacy distribution is preferred.
• Knowledge of KOLs and key accounts within assigned territory is preferred.
• Expertise in evaluation of territory market trends and strategic planning that drives results and exceeds sales objectives is required.
• Experience selling to complex accounts, identifying influential stakeholders, and meeting patient needs is required.
• Clinical acumen with a passion for understanding and championing the needs of customers and their patients, required
• Agree to credentialing requirements for access to academic institutions, medical facilities, and organizations that are in the assigned territory is required
• Willing and able to overnight travel 25% to 75% depending on business needs and geography is required
• Ability to demonstrate an acceptable driving record and valid drivers license to operate a company vehicle

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales results, work autonomously, and serve as single point of accountability for the successful launch within your territory
• Develop territory-specific account plans that identify, assess, and prioritize opportunities to meet customer needs by coordinating the efforts of a local integrated field team consisting of medical, payer, and patient navigation/support colleagues
• Be a subject matter expert and resource to customers through the delivery of clinically relevant disease and product information while focusing on creating demand for the product launch
• Communicate approved resources to HCPs for the benefit of HCM patients such as marketing materials, payer information, formulary coverage, patient support services, and educational programs

Skills

Sales experience

Territory management

Cardiology knowledge

Clinical acumen

Overnight travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.

Our passion is anchored in our four core values.

Patients are our North Star: Our actions and decisions are dedicated to benefiting patients and their caregivers.

Science is in our Soul: We are committed to scientific excellence, integrity, and critical thinking, free from external influences.

We > Me: Our strength lies in our unity and diversity.

Make it Happen: We navigate challenges with tenacity, resilience, and a forward-thinking mindset, always holding ourselves accountable for delivering impactful results.

We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers.

As a Cardiovascular Account Specialist, you will introduce Cytokinetics in your dedicated territory and launch its first commercial product, a novel cardiac myosin inhibitor for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales results, work autonomously, and serve as single point of accountability for the successful launch within your territory
• Develop territory-specific account plans that identify, assess, and prioritize opportunities to meet customer needs by coordinating the efforts of a local integrated field team consisting of medical, payer, and patient navigation/support colleagues
• Be a subject matter expert and resource to customers through the delivery of clinically relevant disease and product information while focusing on creating demand for the product launch
• Communicate approved resources to HCPs for the benefit of HCM patients such as marketing materials, payer information, formulary coverage, patient support services, and educational programs

Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences.

We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification to be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• 5+ years experience in biotech/pharma sales required
• Experience as a rep with sole ownership of the territory is highly preferred
• Cardiology, rare disease, or specialty product experience is preferred
• Specialty product launch experience is preferred
• Experience with patient service hubs and specialty pharmacy distribution is preferred
• Knowledge of KOLs and key accounts within assigned territory is preferred
• Expertise in evaluation of territory market trends and strategic planning that drives results and exceeds sales objectives is required
• Experience selling to complex accounts, identifying influential stakeholders, and meeting patient needs is required
• Clinical acumen with a passion for understanding and championing the needs of customers and their patients, required
• Agree to credentialing requirements for access to academic institutions, medical facilities, and organizations that are in the assigned territory is required
• Willing and able to overnight travel 25% to 75% depending on business needs and geography is required
• Ability to demonstrate an acceptable driving record and valid drivers license to operate a company vehicle

Pay Range: The expected salary range for this position is $162,180-$195,000. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Base salary is just one component of our competitive total compensation package, which includes equity in the form of stock options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

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Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.