Cellular Therapy Account Director (CTAD) – Northwest (No. CA, WA, OR, UT, NV, ID

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential pharmaceutical organization that is building a new US division focused on rare diseases and oncology. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned cellular therapy professional to join an early-stage team launching a potentially transformative allogeneic cell therapy for a devastating rare disease affecting transplant patients.

As a Cellular Therapy Account Director covering the Northwest territory (Northern California, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, and Idaho), you'll work in a start-up environment within an established global organization. This role is ideal for "builders" who thrive on creating new structures and processes while maintaining a patient-centric approach.

Responsibilities

Pre-Approval Phase:

• Lead disease awareness efforts for Epstein-Barr Virus Positive Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disease (EBV+ PTLD) among medical experts in cell therapy, bone marrow transplant, lymphoma, and solid organ transplantation
• Conduct institutional mapping to understand operational processes, patient flow, and referral networks at cell therapy and transplant centers
• Engage with physicians on disease severity, unmet medical need, current standard of care, and patient journey
• Lead site onboarding processes for allogeneic cell therapy, including process mapping and requirements assessment
• Develop and maintain detailed account plans with specific KPIs and tactics
• Partner with service line directors, administrators, coordinators, pharmacy committees, and medical societies to map relevant processes
• Collaborate with marketing on development of promotional materials
• Provide support at professional meetings, including exhibit staffing and facilitating expert meetings

Post-Approval Phase:

• Drive appropriate demand and utilization of the therapy within assigned territory institutions
• Educate on efficacy and safety for adoption in appropriate patients using approved promotional materials
• Navigate complex account environments by identifying stakeholder needs and collaborating cross-functionally with medical, value and access, and cell therapy operations teams
• Equip treatment center staff with process training to eliminate barriers and optimize operational workflows
• Share relevant account and HCP insights with cross-functional partners regarding business trends, competitive shifts, and therapeutic landscape changes
• Execute territory business plans to ensure seamless customer and patient experience

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 10 years of experience within the biopharmaceutical industry
• Deep expertise in cell or gene therapy service lines
• Sales experience in ultra-rare disease, ideally in cell and gene therapy
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative, complex matrix environments
• Ability to understand and convey complex treatment modalities with high scientific aptitude
• Ability to handle business information in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Passion for making a difference in patients' lives
• Willingness to travel up to 70% within assigned territory, including overnight travel

Preferred:

• Launch experience in high acuity therapeutic areas such as ultra-rare disease
• Existing relationships in cell therapy, bone marrow transplantation, or solid organ transplantation service lines
• Experience managing large geographic territories
• Experience in rare oncology and/or transplant settings
• Demonstrated record of successful account management in large academic institutions

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will screen your qualifications and experience. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please note that you should not contact the client organization directly—all communication and coordination will flow through Get A Job.ai to ensure a professional process for everyone involved.

Pay

The client's anticipated base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $250,000, depending on experience, education, location, and qualifications. This position is also eligible for bonus, commission, or incentive programs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave.

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.