Center Account Manager, Cystic Fibrosis (Midwest - Michigan and Illinois)

Vertex Inc.•Boston, MA

5d•$136,000 - $204,000•Remote

About The Position

The Center Account Manager (CAM) will be responsible for achieving and maximizing territory sales goals by developing a strategic business plan, communicating thorough disease and product knowledge to healthcare professional customers (HCP’s), and utilizing effective and appropriate selling strategies. This role must understand market dynamics in a rare, complex disease state, demonstrate excellent judgment, and be motivated by the desire to improve patients' lives. This role will work cross-functionally within the sales/marketing team and compliantly across the entire organization (Managed Markets, Specialty Pharmacy, Patient Services, Medical, HR, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance teams).

Requirements

Valid driver’s license, in good standing
Ability to travel up to 50%, including evenings and weekends as needed
Ability to understand and communicate complex clinical disease/products
Utilizes a consultative and clinical sales approach
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to excel in an innovative environment; takes initiative, and has a strong work ethic
Demonstrates passion for improving CF patient care, strong customer orientation and insight
Demonstrates team-based skills and can work cross functionally
Embraces continuous learning/seeks knowledge, and new technologies, and approaches
Demonstration of Vertex CAM core competencies; Clinical Acumen, Selling Skills, Business Acumen, and Customer Relationships
Mastery of the disease state and all clinical data
Mastery of all core sales competencies
Mastery with knowledge of CF Center business and Payer landscape
Mastery of customer relationships and consistently viewed as a trusted partner with HCP’s
Exemplifies business integrity, ethical behavior and Vertex Values
Documented history of sales success (rankings, awards, annual evaluations, etc.)
Bachelor's degree
Typically requires 5 years of field sales experience in Pharmaceutical Industry and experience in Cystic Fibrosis, rare disease, or other biotech/specialty markets, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Promotes safe and effective use of Vertex products, in accordance with the product label and with company training and policies
Provides relevant disease state and on-label product information
Interacts with Cystic Fibrosis stakeholders in assigned geography
Responsible for individual performance at the territory level and contribute to area and national team performance
Ensures appropriate and targeted resource allocation to meet customer needs with a focus on compliance
Stays current on the Cystic Fibrosis environment; knowledge of disease, key accounts, reimbursement, and barriers to optimal care
Responsible for managing tactical business plan, including promotional activities for customers; budget and travel expenses
Works collaboratively across functional areas to achieve common goals and address challenges
Attends and participates in meetings, and take on projects and other duties, as requested by management.
Exercises sound judgment and adheres to relevant regulatory and compliance guidelines and company policies