Opportunity awaits those up to the challenge of developing transformative therapies across a broad range of debilitating diseases.
Summary:
The ideal candidate will be based in Charlotte, NC, or Raleigh, NC.
The Hematology (PNH) Account Manager is a field sales position and will represent Biogen to all relevant key health care professionals (HCPs) and accounts in the assigned geography with the goal of building trust in the company, its values, its science, and the product. They will be accountable for deep understanding of those HCPs and accounts and building effective territory and key account plans that address all pertinent stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem.
The Hematology (PNH) Account Manager will create and implement account plans in collaboration with other Biogen customer-facing teams aligned to their geography. In addition, the Hematology (PNH) Account Manager will identify regional influencers, treatment patterns, and help to map referral networks. Further, they will serve as the lead point of contact for other account management activities, such as speaker programs, executing marketing tactics, and other commercial needs.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Build and maintain proficiency in relevant disease states, patient and clinic experience, market landscape, and product.
Drive company revenue by achieving all sales/marketing objectives and goals.
Serve as the primary commercial interface with key accounts, being accountable for the overall customer experience.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of and relationship with key accounts, including all relevant stakeholders (e.g., physicians, nurses, office staff, management, etc.).
Establish and execute against business plans for key accounts in alignment with franchise strategy and resources. Effectively communicate those plans and lead key account strategy discussions with leadership, building understanding and support.
Assess the treatment patterns and referral networks affiliated with key accounts.
Work collaboratively and compliantly with multiple stakeholders, including patient services, field access (reimbursement support), medical affairs, and operations teams, in order to achieve account objectives.
Goes above and beyond to help fellow team members and Hematology (PNH) Account Manager colleagues when needed. Proactively shares knowledge and expertise with others to contribute to the team’s overall success.
Effective utilization of all approved resources to help achieve territory and account objectives.
Proactively communicate with Hematology Sales Director on a routine basis to discuss/share ideas, challenges, and best practices.
Responsible for sharing field insights back with the home-office team, including any innovative engagement tactic ideas, as well as participating in internal workshops and insight readouts as needed.
Operate with a high level of professional integrity, within established guidelines and policies, and in alignment with the Biogen culture and values.
Experience:
BA/BS degree
4 years of biotech/pharma sales and account management experience
Experience working in Hematology/Oncology and/or rare disease is preferred, however, specialty sales experience in other disease states with also be considered
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Proven track record of sales success
Expertise in creating and executing on customer / account plans, informed by local knowledge and aligned to strategy and tactics provided by headquarters
Passion for understanding and championing the needs of customers and accounts, resulting in strong relationships, credibility, and trust
Demonstrated learning agility as shown by past success when encountering new challenges, roles, and/or situations
Positive attitude and comfort in navigating ambiguity and persevering in an ultra-rare disease space
Commitment to effective collaboration with key company stakeholders driven by a high degree of emotional intelligence
The ability to persevere and focus on solutions when encountering all obstacles, particularly in a highly competitive market
Strong communication skills with the ability to listen actively, express compelling ideas fluently and succinctly, and present effectively
Demonstrated integrity on the job, including an understanding and deep respect of relevant rules and regulations within the pharma sector
Must live in territory. Willing to travel domestically up to 75% of the time, including overnights, depending on territory.
Must be willing and able to fully comply with all applicable credentialing requirements for customer interactions.
Travel Requirements:
Travel Requirements: Up to 75% travel, including overnights, depending on territory.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Pay Information:
Base salary for this role will consider multiple factors, including but not limited to, candidate qualifications, relevant expertise, specialized skills, and industry experience in complement-targeted therapies. The targeted base salary range for this position is $138,000-$200,000. This range represents the base salary only and reflects Apellis' commitment to competitive compensation within the biopharmaceutical industry. The final salary offered may vary based on individual qualifications, business needs, and current market conditions.
Work Arrangement:
Field
Benefits and Perks:
Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave, disability and life insurance, and more! Visit apellis.com to learn more.
SPECIAL NOTE ON BIOGEN ACQUISITION
Please note that as of May 14 th , Biogen Inc. has acquired Apellis Pharmaceuticals. Click here to learn more about Benefits & Perks of working at Biogen: Benefits | Biogen
Company Background:
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in complement science to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two C3-targeting medicines approved to treat four serious diseases. Breakthroughs for patients include the first-ever therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness, and the first treatment for patients 12 and older with C3G or primary IC-MPGN, two severe, rare kidney diseases. We believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases.
For more information, please visit apellis.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X .
EEO Statement:
Apellis is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Apellis strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, smoker/nonsmoker, and occupational pneumoconiosis or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
For San Francisco postings: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Must-haves
Opportunity awaits those up to the challenge of developing transformative therapies across a broad range of debilitating diseases.
The ideal candidate will be based in Charlotte, NC, or Raleigh, NC.
Build and maintain proficiency in relevant disease states, patient and clinic experience, market landscape, and product.
Drive company revenue by achieving all sales/marketing objectives and goals.
Serve as the primary commercial interface with key accounts, being accountable for the overall customer experience.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of and relationship with key accounts, including all relevant stakeholders (e.g., physicians, nurses, office staff, management, etc.).
Assess the treatment patterns and referral networks affiliated with key accounts.
Work collaboratively and compliantly with multiple stakeholders, including patient services, field access (reimbursement support), medical affairs, and operations teams, in order to achieve account objectives.
Goes above and beyond to help fellow team members and Hematology (PNH) Account Manager colleagues when needed. Proactively shares knowledge and expertise with others to contribute to the team’s overall success.
Effective utilization of all approved resources to help achieve territory and account objectives.
Proactively communicate with Hematology Sales Director on a routine basis to discuss/share ideas, challenges, and best practices.
Responsible for sharing field insights back with the home-office team, including any innovative engagement tactic ideas, as well as participating in internal workshops and insight readouts as needed.
Operate with a high level of professional integrity, within established guidelines and policies, and in alignment with the Biogen culture and values.
BA/BS degree
4 years of biotech/pharma sales and account management experience
Proven track record of sales success
Expertise in creating and executing on customer / account plans, informed by local knowledge and aligned to strategy and tactics provided by headquarters
Passion for understanding and championing the needs of customers and accounts, resulting in strong relationships, credibility, and trust
Demonstrated learning agility as shown by past success when encountering new challenges, roles, and/or situations
Positive attitude and comfort in navigating ambiguity and persevering in an ultra-rare disease space
Commitment to effective collaboration with key company stakeholders driven by a high degree of emotional intelligence
The ability to persevere and focus on solutions when encountering all obstacles, particularly in a highly competitive market
Strong communication skills with the ability to listen actively, express compelling ideas fluently and succinctly, and present effectively
Nice-to-haves
Experience working in Hematology/Oncology and/or rare disease is preferred, however, specialty sales experience in other disease states with also be considered
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