Cardiovascular Launch Account Specialist (HCM)

Cytokinetics; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 162,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and disability insurance

401k with employer match

Wellness stipends

Paid time off

Job summary

Cytokinetics is seeking a Cardiovascular Account Specialist to drive the launch of its first commercial product for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). You will build strategic relationships with IDNs, hospitals, and cardiology clinics, while collaborating with medical, payer, and patient support teams.

You will lead territory plans, communicate resources, and ensure access to care through education and materials, with 25–75% travel and a strong customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years experience in biotech/pharma sales.
• Experience with sole ownership of a territory.
• Cardiology, rare disease, or specialty product experience preferred.
• Specialty product launch experience preferred.
• Experience with patient service hubs and specialty pharmacy distribution preferred.
• Knowledge of KOLs and key accounts within territory preferred.
• Expertise in evaluating territory market trends and strategic planning.
• Experience selling to complex accounts and meeting patient needs.
• Clinical acumen and passion for customer/patient needs.
• Willing to credential access to academic institutions and facilities.
• Willing to travel 25% to 75% depending on geography.
• Valid driver's license to operate company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales results and launch within territory.
• Develop territory-specific account plans with cross-functional teams.
• Be a subject matter expert and provide disease/product information to customers.
• Share approved resources with HCPs for HCM patient care and education.

Skills

Biotech sales

Territory ownership

Cardiology experience

Specialty product launch

Patient services hubs

KOLs & accounts

Market trends analysis

Complex accounts

Clinical acumen

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cytokinetics is seeking a Cardiovascular Account Specialist to drive the launch of its first commercial product for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). You will build strategic relationships with IDNs, hospitals, and cardiology clinics, while collaborating with medical, payer, and patient support teams.

You will lead territory plans, communicate resources, and ensure access to care through education and materials, with 25–75% travel and a strong customer-focused mindset.