Homeoffice Cardiovascular Account Specialist - U.S. Sales, Indianapolis, IN presso Cytokinetics

Our passion is anchored in our four core values. Patients are our North Star: Our actions and decisions are dedicated to benefiting patients and their caregivers. Science is in our Soul: We are committed to scientific excellence, integrity, and critical thinking, free from external influences. We > Me: Our strength lies in our unity and diversity. Make it Happen: We navigate challenges with tenacity, resilience, and a forward-thinking mindset, always holding ourselves accountable for delivering impactful results.

Job purpose

As a Cardiovascular Account Specialist, you will introduce Cytokinetics in your dedicated territory and launch its first commercial product, a novel cardiac myosin inhibitor for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). In this role, you will be responsible for driving performance by working synergistically with internal stakeholders and external customers. Success will require you to identify and develop business relationships with strategic IDNs and Hospitals, cardiology clinics, and specialty pharmacies while establishing yourself as a resource within these care settings. You will need to demonstrate strategic thinking, passion for our core values, and a proactive approach in supporting the Company’s Mission to help address patients' unmet needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales results, work autonomously, and serve as single point of accountability for the successful launch within your territory

• Develop territory-specific account plans that identify, assess, and prioritize opportunities to meet customer needs by coordinating the efforts of a local integrated field team consisting of medical, payer, and patient navigation/support colleagues

• Be a subject matter expert and resource to customers through the delivery of clinically relevant disease and product information while focusing on creating demand for the product launch

• Communicate approved resources to HCPs for the benefit of HCM patients such as marketing materials, payer information, formulary coverage, patient support services, and educational programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required

• 5+ years experience in biotech/pharma sales required

• Experience as a rep with sole ownership of the territory is highly preferred

• Cardiology, rare disease, or specialty product experience is preferred

• Specialty product launch experience is preferred

• Experience with patient service hubs and specialty pharmacy distribution is preferred

• Knowledge of KOLs and key accounts within assigned territory is preferred

• Expertise in evaluation of territory market trends and strategic planning that drives results and exceeds sales objectives is required

• Experience selling to complex accounts, identifying influential stakeholders, and meeting patient needs is required

• Clinical acumen with a passion for understanding and championing the needs of customers and their patients, required

• Agree to credentialing requirements for access to academic institutions, medical facilities, and organizations that are in the assigned territory is required

• Willing and able to overnight travel 25% to 75% depending on business needs and geography is required

• Ability to demonstrate an acceptable driving record and valid drivers license to operate a company vehicle