Director, National Accounts (West)

Pacira BioSciences, Inc.; California (MO); Remote; USD 171,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Director of National Accounts, where you will lead strategic initiatives in non-opioid pain management. This role involves creating impactful strategies, managing key relationships with healthcare executives, and ensuring the successful execution of customer contracts. You will collaborate with a diverse team to enhance the value proposition of innovative health solutions. With a commitment to improving patient care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health Resources

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in account management for IDNs and GPOs with strong relationships.
• Experience in product servicing in specialty areas like surgery or pain management.

Responsibilities

• Develop engagement strategies and account plans with target IDNs and GPOs.
• Deliver value-based platforms to key customers with project management.

Skills

Project Management

Account Management

Communication Skills

KOL Engagement

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health science

Job description

Overview

About Pacira
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results.

Why work with us?
Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people. At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let’s pursue excellence together.

Summary

The Director National Accounts will proactively create and identify strategies to support opportunities and generation of data/information to expand the value proposition for Pacira products. This individual will lead discussions with National executive leaders in post-surgical pain management, focused on deploying tactics which are customized to resolve the customer’s unmet needs. The Director will align the team to function as a liaison for external stakeholders, including but not limited to GPOs, IDNs/Health Systems, ASC chains, new business opportunities, and key customers as it relates to strategic initiatives to provide leadership integrating support for the value proposition of Pacira products. The role will also be responsible for executing customer contracts, contracting strategy and contract management.

Director National Accounts will serve as the relationship owner for GPOs, large IDNs and systems. External relationships include but are not limited to executives and Health System Leaders, GPO partners, and Pharmacy leaders. Key internal relationships: Executive Team, Marketing, Sales, Operations/Trade, Finance, Medical Affairs, and Market Access.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Deliver value-based platforms to key customers with project management including budgetary accountability.
• Responsible for key contracting, tracking and maintenance of contracts in geography.
• Develop engagement strategy and account plans with target IDNs, GPOs, and ASC Chains.
• Assigned project management for strategic initiatives within Pacira Biosciences.
• Establish platform for KOL engagement within key corporate segment.
• Develop and execute programs for executives and physician leaders.
• Responsible for tracking projects and the metrics associated.
• Establish collaborative support for medical team to meet customer needs, including but not limited to workshops, preceptorships, peer-peer education.
• Collaborate with executive team on annual planning and brand strategy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Market Access, Sales, Marketing, Compliance, Legal, Ops, and Trade to ensure open lines of communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Establish and maintain functional working relationships with selected key corporate customer segments to further partnership, strengthen brand awareness, and develop new business opportunities.
• Develop and present product portfolio updates to customers as requested using approved material.
• Ensure effective administrative management of regional and national business as well as operational budgets.
• Position requires at least 60 – 75 % travel.
• Adhere to relevant compliance, government, and reporting standards.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in health science or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in account management for IDNs, GPOs and GPO aggregate accounts including deep knowledge of key IDN accounts and existing relationships at top IDNs.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in servicing hospital personnel on a product used in a specialty area: e.g., general surgery, orthopedic surgery, anesthesia, operating room, or pain management.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in KOL engagement.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with executives, sales and health care professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate working knowledge of hospital systems including pharmacy, surgical services (pre-operative, intraoperative and postsurgical care), supply chain, and c-suite.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach others on use of products and clinical applications, including physicians, nurses and other health care providers.
• Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a closely collaborative, cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated successful project management experience.
• Ability to travel swiftly and frequently (up to 75% travel throughout the year) with overnight stays. Close proximity to an airport is preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to travel by automobile as well as by airplane and other forms of public transportation. The employee is regularly required to sit or stand for long periods of time (up to several hours straight). The employee will be required to move quickly and safely in OR and other healthcare environments.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work setting is a remote office environment. Also: healthcare facilities including but not limited to Hospitals, Medical Centers and Ambulatory Care Centers. The work setting will also include public spaces such as conferences and professional meetings at venues of varying sizes.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Disability Coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Fertility and Maternity Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

Pay Transparency

The base pay range for this role in California is $171,000 annually to $235,000 annually. The range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic markets, business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
Agency Disclaimer: Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (Hereafter, Pacira) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Pacira Careers page or a Pacira social media post. Pacira will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes. Pacira explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Pacira.