The posting
Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.
Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.
Legend Biotech is seeking Sr. Cell Therapy Account Specialist as part of the Sales team based in Indianapolis, IN.
Role Overview
The Cell Therapy Account Specialist is responsible for representing Legend’s products and services to a defined customer base, generating and growing sales and consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets within a specific geographic area.
Key Responsibilities
- Drives multiple myeloma CAR-T brand choice amongst institution-based oncology customers.
- Comprehensive understanding of Legend and competitor products in our therapeutic area, and an in-depth knowledge of the complexities associated with the disease state.
- Ability to navigate a complex account environment and understand the needs/issues of various stakeholders at all levels within the account and triage to appropriate internal stakeholders for support.
- Develops an understanding of the issues and opportunities unique to each geography.
- Provides any and all insights to the cross functional team on appropriate and timely feedback from interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs), including account business trends and potential changes in therapeutic landscape.
- Leverages intel and insights to develop and assertively implements an account business plan to meet customer needs and achieve corporate goals.
- Works cooperatively with internal team members on various cross-functional projects related to specific accounts or physicians. May work in collaboration with outside partner companies to co-promote products or services.
- Assists in the identification and resolution of issues and opportunities, and communicates proactively to marketing and sales management. Prepares territory budget plans for customer contacts, unrestricted educational grants, speaker events. and other miscellaneous external expenditures.
- Represents Legend at National and/or local symposiums/conventions.
- Demonstrates initiative and willingness to work hands-on with a sense of urgency, in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
- Demonstrates leadership among peers by consistent application and modeling of the appropriate compliance, behavior, and conduct.
- Performs all administrative functions required for the position, including reporting call activity and customer information into the appropriate call reporting system in a timely manner, submitting expenses, etc.
- Reports adverse events to Legend’s Drug Safety department and other internal departments as appropriate per required guidelines.
- Actively promotes the appropriate use of Legend’s products to healthcare professionals in accordance with Corporate, PhRMA, and OIG guidelines.
- Strict compliance with all regulatory agencies, state, and federal law is required.
- Adheres to company policies, procedures and business ethics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 4 years pharma/biotech sales in specialty, oncology, or rare disease.
- Proven and consistent track record of meeting/exceeding sales objectives, preferably in specialty markets.
- Experienced managing and executing in large accounts including strategic planning and problem solving.
- Previous sales experience in cell therapy/bone marrow transplant
- Experience with Multiple Myeloma
- Previous product launch experience in a highly competitive environment
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and presentation) skills
- Possess superior selling skills honed in highly competitive markets
- Proven expertise in building relationships and influencing
- Aptitude for rapid learning and retention of technical and scientific product related information
- Must set high goals and standard of performance and be self-motivated and able to work with a general level of autonomy
- Demonstrated team work/collaboration
- Demonstrated ability to read situations quickly, anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks
- Valid driver’s license ac
- Agility in multi-tasking
- Able to travel 75% of the time
- Proven track record of attaining organizational objectives
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Ability to perform administrative responsibilities accurately and on time
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
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The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws.
Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.
Benefits and Paid Time Off: Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays. Additional voluntary benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.
Pay Range (Base Pay):
$168,372—$220,988 USD
Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.
Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations, we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process, and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair, transparent, and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.
Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.
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