Cellular Therapy Account Director (CTAD), Southwest (So.CA, AZ, NM)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential pharmaceutical organization building its US presence in rare diseases and oncology. Our client is preparing to launch an innovative allogeneic cellular therapy for patients suffering from a devastating rare lymphoma that can occur after bone marrow or solid organ transplantation. This is a builder's role—ideal for professionals who thrive in start-up environments and want to contribute to bringing a potentially transformative therapy to patients in need.

As a Cellular Therapy Account Director for the Southwest territory (Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico), you will lead disease awareness efforts, develop relationships with clinical and non-clinical experts, and drive the complex onboarding process required for launching a cell therapy product. Post-approval, you'll be responsible for driving appropriate utilization and supporting treatment centers within your assigned institutions.

Responsibilities

• Navigate complex academic medical centers by identifying stakeholder needs and collaborating cross-functionally with medical affairs, market access, and cell therapy operations teams
• Develop and execute strategic account plans integrating customer insights and analytical data
• Pre-approval activities: Conduct disease state education, lead site-of-care onboarding, perform market mapping and research
• Engage with medical experts in cell therapy, bone marrow transplant, lymphoma, and solid organ transplantation who manage the target rare disease
• Map institutional processes including patient flow, referral networks, and operational workflows to prepare for allogeneic cell therapy onboarding
• Create detailed site account plans and coordinate with internal functions to ensure efficient customer experience
• Partner with service line directors, administrators, coordinators, pharmacy committees, and transplant administrators
• Post-approval activities: Promote the therapy through deep disease knowledge and clinical expertise, educate on efficacy and safety, drive appropriate utilization in suitable patients
• Provide support at professional meetings including staffing exhibits and facilitating meetings with medical experts
• Share account and HCP insights highlighting business trends, competitive shifts, and therapeutic landscape changes

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 10 years of experience within the biopharmaceutical industry
• Deep expertise required in cell or gene therapy service lines
• Sales experience in ultra-rare disease, ideally cell and gene therapy
• Demonstrated ability to understand and convey complex treatment modalities with high scientific aptitude
• Proven experience in collaborative, complex matrix environments
• Ability to appropriately access and handle business information in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Passion for making a difference in patients' lives
• Preferred: Launch experience in high-acuity therapeutic areas such as ultra-rare disease
• Preferred: Existing relationships in cell therapy, bone marrow transplantation, or solid organ transplantation service lines
• Preferred: Experience managing large geographies and demonstrated success in large academic institutions
• Preferred: Rare oncology and/or transplant setting background
• Remote role with regular daily and overnight travel expected within the territory up to 70%

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and ensure alignment with the role requirements. Qualified candidates will then be submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication must flow through our talent team to ensure a professional process for all parties.

Pay

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

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