Cell Therapy Account Manager (CTAM) - North East / Yorkshire

The account manager is accountable for managing key accounts related to Kite Cell Therapy. The role includes but not limited to:

• Developing and executing territory account plans in line with Brand Strategy
• Managing professional relationships with HCPs in centres which deliver and/or refer patients for cell therapy treatment.
• Execution of promotional strategy and tactics in both delivery and referral centres.
Being a core member of the commercial team, you will add value through engagement with key stakeholders at all levels to drive differentiation and continue establishing Kite as the leader in cell therapy. This is an excellent opportunity to become a part of a rapidly growing and expanding field of medicine. Specific role responsibilities:
• Operate in compliance with all laws, regulations and policies including Gilead/Kite Business Conduct policies and the ABPI/HPRA Code of Practice
• Collaborate regularly with Kite local cross functional team to coordinate HCP interactions, align on consistent and harmonized delivery of key messages and develop key account plans
• Develop significant relationships with Therapy Area Experts (TAEs), senior account level leadership, as well as other decision makers and influencers and provides timely follow-up on commitments and requests
• Responsible for meeting with appropriate leaders across the qualified centres to educate on, and logistically support, the use of Kite products
• Collaborates with Kite Cross Functional Team on the coordination of the cell journey to ensure a high level of patient access and cell delivery
• Provide Medical Affairs and Commercial colleagues with appropriate feedback and insights from interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Provide support at professional meetings, including staffing exhibits, reporting on scientific sessions, and facilitating meetings with TAEs.
• Facilitate and provide timely feedback to appropriate management regarding account business trends, changes in the therapeutic landscape, industry issues and business opportunities
  
  Proven track record of high performance in commercial roles within the pharmaceutical industry
• Has proven ability to work across various functions (frequent interactions with the Business Unit Director, Head of Commercial, CTAM lead, Medical Director, Medical Scientists, cross functional team)
• Strong commercial and scientific acumen, being able to translate scientific information and eloquently educate on the value proposition of Kite constructs
• Demonstrated ability and desire to provide high level customer support across stakeholder groups
• Possesses a long term, strategic understanding of the haematology/oncology market
• Experience executing with products/therapies that require complex customer delivery including logistics management
• Ability to successfully work and collaborate with field based and internal cross functional partners
• Ability to navigate a complex account environment and understand the needs/issues of various stakeholders at all levels within the account
• Experience in project management and executing in large accounts including strategic planning, problem solving, conflict resolution
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to work hands-on with a sense of urgency, in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Specific education and experience requirements:
• Launch experience preferred
• Oncology/haematology experience preferred
• Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills in English
• Requires some overnight travel
• Life sciences degree
  
  Gilead Sciences, Inc. Cell Therapy Account Manager (CTAM) - North East / Yorkshire in Newcastle, United Kingdom
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