TREGZI Account Manager - Midwest (IA, IL, IN)

OpenKrill; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

pre-IPO equity and annual bonus

competitive medical, dental, andvision

PTO

401(k) plan

life and accidental death and disabil

parenal leave benefits

subsidized daily lunches and snacks at

Job summary

Orca Bio is seeking an Account Manager for the Midwest (Associate Director level) to serve as the primary liaison with Authorized Treatment Centers in the territory. You will build deep relationships, support site readiness, and drive appropriate use of Orca Bio therapies for patients in need.

This field-based role requires strategic thinking and tactical execution, with up to 50% travel. You will collaborate with Activation, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required; advanced degree in a scientific or business field preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in healthcare, biotech, or pharmaceutical environments, preferably in cell therapy.
• Proven track record in account management with oncology/hematology/cell therapy focus.
• Strong operational understanding of academic medical centers and/or BMT transplant centers.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen ATC relationships as the primary contact.
• Coordinate ATC operations from site targeting to product administration.
• Educate site personnel on Orca Bio therapies and related data; support cross-functional teams.

Skills

Account management

Healthcare industry experience

Field-based relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required

Advanced degree in scientific or business field preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The TREGZI Account Manager - Midwest (Associate Director level and formerly known as "Orca-T") will serve as the primary liaison between Orca Bio and our Authorized Treatment Centers (ATCs) in the assigned territory. This individual is responsible for building and managing key relationships, supporting treatment site readiness and execution, and driving appropriate use of Orca Bio's approved therapies. You will play a central role in creating a smooth and effective experience for treatment sites, physicians, and other healthcare stakeholders. This is a high-impact, field-based role that requires both strategic thinking and tactical execution. It offers the opportunity to help shape how groundbreaking therapies are delivered to patients who need them most.

Travel / Location

Must live in assigned territory. Willingness to travel up to 50%, based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Build and Strengthen ATC Relationships:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned ATCs.
• Develop deep, trusted relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders (including clinicians, operational leads, and executives).
• Maintain detailed account profiles and insight-driven strategic plans for each site.

Coordinate ATC Operations

• Lead site targeting activities including identification, qualification, and confirmation to become an ATC.
• Serve as the on-the-ground expert for logistics and operational readiness, from patient referral through product administration.
• Oversee activities related to product handling, including Chain of Identity (COI) and Chain of Custody (COC) compliance.

Support Clinical and Commercial Engagement

• Educate site personnel on Orca Bio’s approved therapies, relevant clinical data, and patient eligibility pathways.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Activation Manager, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Quality, Marketing) to support ATC needs and resolve barriers to treatment.
• Facilitate communication of the latest scientific and operational updates to ATCs.

Drive Utilization and Insights

• Analyze account performance and proactively identify opportunities to optimize site engagement and therapy utilization.
• Gather and share key market insights and feedback from ATCs with internal stakeholders to help inform strategy and operations.
• Represent Orca Bio at key conferences and professional meetings as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required; advanced degree in a scientific or business field preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in healthcare, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment, preferably in cell therapy.
• Proven track record in account management, preferably in oncology, hematology, or cell therapy.
• Strong operational understanding of academic medical centers and/or BMT transplant centers.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or related advanced degree.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in hematology/oncology or bone marrow transplantation, preferably in account management.
• Previous experience launching or supporting cell or gene therapy products.
• Familiarity with site operations, patient access pathways, and clinical treatment logistics.
• Prior experience working in cross-functional field-based teams.

The anticipated annual salary range for this job is based on prior experience in the role/industry, education, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. For remote-based positions, this range may vary based on your local market.

Benefits and Perks

• pre-IPO equity and annual bonus
• competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• PTO
• 401(k) plan
• life and accidental death and disability coverage
• parental leave benefits
• subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations

Notice to Staffing Firms

Orca Bio does not accept resumes from staffing agencies with which we do not have a written agreement and specific engagement for a particular opening. Our employment activities, inquiries and offers are managed through our HR/Talent team, and all candidates are presented through this channel only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, and we rarely outsource recruitment.

Who We Are

We are driven by a passion for science and compassion for patients. We act with urgency to ensure our treatments are one day accessible to all who need them.

We live by our core values of passion, courage, and integrity. Excellence in our work means the chance to unlock a better quality of life for our patients, and with that comes tremendous responsibility.

We innovate on a path that hasn't been paved. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and take calculated risks to achieve our mission. We aren't afraid to ask “why not” and challenge the status quo.

We maintain a start-up culture of camaraderie and leadership by example, regardless of title.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that celebrating our differences creates stronger, lasting solutions that better serve our team, our patients and their healthcare providers.