Associate Director, Strategic Account Executive (Western U.S.)

Abeona Therapeutics Inc.•,

1d•Remote

About The Position

Join Abeona Therapeutics Inc. as our new Associate Director, Strategic Account Executive (Western US) and be part of a mission-driven organization devoted to putting patients first. In this role, you will ensure internal and external alignment to deliver seamless patient and customer experience and drive treatment adoption across the western region of the United States. In this role, YOU could have an amazing opportunity to help shape our strategy and patient access model! With a competitive salary ranging from $195,000 to $215,000 per year, (plus an incentive bonus based on performance!), this position offers not only financial rewards but also the opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment. This position is fully remote and requires regular travel (40-60%) within the assigned region.

Requirements

Candidate must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, or Washington (California would be preferred).
5-10 years of prior Strategic or Key Account Management experience within complex healthcare systems (specifically within hospital systems preferred)
Demonstrated success in post-launch execution, including referral pathway development and patient treatment optimization.
3-5 years of cross-functional commercial experience (e.g., Market Access, Marketing, Operations, Medical collaboration)
3-5 years of experience working within complex academic medical centers and navigating multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead through influence, manage ambiguity, and drive execution across highly matrixed organizations.
Strong presentation, executive communication, and stakeholder engagement skills across clinical, operational, and leadership audiences
Experience supporting national and regional congress strategy, speaker programs, advisory boards, and conference execution.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
This is a career-path role that is not suitable for someone whose work authorization is temporary and based on optional practical training (OPT).
Current or future H-1B sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience in autologous cell or gene therapy commercialization is strongly preferred.
Experience working closely with executive leadership and navigating complex institutional decision-making environments is strongly preferred.
Experience managing ultra-rare disease treatment pathways, including deep, high-touch patient journeys and cross-functional coordination, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing and executing regional strategies for developing and optimizing QTCs (Qualified Treatment Centers).
Serving as the primary point of contact for QTCs, Centers of Excellence, and academic institutions.
Partnering with Marketing, Market Access, Patient Operations, (and various other departments involved in manufacturing, compliance, and quality) to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Coordinating patient journeys.
Optimizing workflows - identifying, establishing, and facilitating referral pathways for patient identification, pre- and post-operative care preparation, and long-term treatment success.
Delivering accurate, compelling presentations to stakeholders.
Working with regional advisory boards, speaker programs, and education organizations to champion customer and patient needs.
Supporting and helping lead Abeona's presence at medical, scientific, and industry conferences.
Participating in surgical procedures with assigned QTCs.
Presenting monthly account updates, strategic insights, and field learnings to relevant stakeholders.
This role works remotely, serving as the regional quarterback across cross-functional teams, advancing Abeona's business while prioritizing patient access and outcomes.