Region Account Manager – Pacific Coast (CA, OR, WA, UT)

Region Account Manager – Pacific Coast (CA, OR, WA, UT)

• Company: Gamida Cell,- Ltd.
• Posting Title: Region Account Manager, Pacific Coast
• Function: Account Management
• Division: Commercial
• Location: CA, OR, WA, UT, field based

Gamida Cell is a cell therapy pioneer working to turn cells into powerful therapeutics. The company’s proprietary nicotinamide (NAM) technology leverages the properties of NAM to enhance and expand cells, creating allogeneic cell therapy products and candidates that are potentially curative for patients with hematologic malignancies. These include Omisirge®, an FDA-approved nicotinamide modified allogeneic hematopoietic progenitor cell therapy, and GDA-201, an intrinsic NK cell therapy candidate being investigated for the treatment of hematologic malignancies.

General Scope and Summary

The Region Account Manager will be the primary contact person responsible for representing Omisirge® to transplant centers to ensure a positive transplant center and patient experience.   The Pacific Coast territory is comprised of transplant centers in CA, OR, WA, UT. This role will report to the Region Account Director, West Region.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a territory business plan in line with brand strategy to support the launch of Omisirge®
• Monitor market trends to provide input into strategy, identify growth opportunities and ensure launch strategy execution for the territory
• Build strong relationships with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant physicians, thought leaders and other key stakeholders in the Pacific Coast territory to communicate clinical messages and value proposition for Omisirge®
• Ensure education and support is provided to the transplant centers for appropriate receipt, storage and preparation of Omisirge® to ensure a positive transplant center and patient experience
• Align closely with MSL’s Market access, Marketing and other cross functional colleagues to ensure execution on integrated approach for the territory
• Demonstrate strong clinical acumen in Hematology/Oncology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
• Effectively manage territory budget to maximize resources according to the business needs
• Ensure the territory meets or exceeds goals and executes the brand strategy set forth for launch
• Identify opportunities in the territory, share best practices, and proactively communicate strategies for improvements to cross-functional partners and leadership
• Manage implementation of all promotional activities to support account management and marketing strategies, in accordance with appropriate policies
• Ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance are maintained

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• 7+ years industry experience with 3-5 years of Hematology biotech/pharmaceutical account management /equivalent experience: launch experience and knowledge of Cell and Gene Therapy preferred
• BA/BS required
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently
• Demonstrated experience in fostering collaboration within a cross functional environment
• Able to rapidly identify issues and effectively implement solutions
• Equipped to learn and retain highly scientific and technical product and disease information
• Capable of demonstrating flexibility, problem-solving and change management
• Committed to making a positive contribution to the company and establish trust and credibility with team members
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills with an innate ability to build relationships

Travel: 40-60%

Reports to: Region Account Director, West Region

Base Salary Range: $215,000 – 220,000

Target start day: January 2025