Cardiovascular Account Specialist – U.S. Sales, Washington, DC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Restricted stock units

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

Wellness stipends

Paid time off

Job summary

Cytokinetics, Inc. is seeking a Cardiovascular Account Specialist to launch its first commercial product for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in a dedicated U.S. territory.

You will drive performance, build strategic relationships with IDNs, hospitals, and specialty pharmacies, and collaborate with an integrated field team. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in biotech/pharma sales, cardiology or specialty product experience, and a proven track record of owning a territory.

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.

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

Territory ownership

Clinical acumen

Customer relationship

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. Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility. This territory also includes Rockville, MD and Silver Spring, MD

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.

Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

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). In this role, you will be responsible for driving performance by working synergistically with internal stakeholders and external customers. Success will require you to identify and develop business relationships with strategic IDNs and Hospitals, cardiology clinics, and specialty pharmacies while establishing yourself as a resource within these care settings. You will need to demonstrate strategic thinking, passion for our core values, and a proactive approach in supporting the Company’s Mission to help address patients' unmet needs.

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

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 #LI-REMOTE

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.