Cardiovascular Sales & Launch Specialist – HCM Territory

Cytokinetics; Iowa; On-site; USD 162,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytokinetics is seeking a Cardiovascular Account Specialist to launch its first commercial product for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and drive territory performance in Iowa. You will build strategic relationships with IDNs, hospitals, cardiology clinics, and specialty pharmacies while coordinating a regional field team to deliver clinical resources and patient-focused support.

The role requires 5+ years in biotech/pharma sales, cardiology or specialty product experience, and travel 25–75% to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 5+ years experience in biotech/pharma sales.
• 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

Territory management

Cardiology knowledge

Biotech/pharma sales

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Cytokinetics is seeking a Cardiovascular Account Specialist to launch its first commercial product for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and drive territory performance in Iowa. You will build strategic relationships with IDNs, hospitals, cardiology clinics, and specialty pharmacies while coordinating a regional field team to deliver clinical resources and patient-focused support.

The role requires 5+ years in biotech/pharma sales, cardiology or specialty product experience, and travel 25–75% to meet