Sr. Cell Therapy Account Specialist (Philadelphia)
Posted 2025-05-18Company Information
Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy...
Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel) in 2017. Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Legend Biotech is seeking Sr. Cell Therapy Account Specialist (Philadelphia) as part of the Commercial team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
The Cell Therapy Account Specialist is responsible for representing Legends products and services to a defined customer base, generating and growing sales and consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets within a specific geographic area.
Key Responsibilities
Drives multiple myeloma CAR-T brand choice amongst institution-based oncology customers
Comprehensive understanding of Legend and competitor products in our therapeutic area, and an in-depth knowledge of the complexities associated with the disease state
Ability to navigate a complex account environment and understand the needs/issues of various stakeholders at all levels within the account and triage to appropriate internal stakeholders for support
Develops an understanding of the issues and opportunities unique to each geography
Provides any and all insights to the cross functional team on appropriate and timely feedback from interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs), including account business trends and potential changes in therapeutic landscape.
Leverages intel and insights to develop and assertively implements an account business plan to meet customer needs and achieve corporate goals
Works cooperatively with internal team members on various cross-functional projects related to specific accounts or physicians. May work in collaboration with outside partner companies to co-promote products or services
Assists in the identification and resolution of issues and opportunities, and communicates proactively to marketing and sales management. Prepares territory budget plans for customer contacts, unrestricted educational grants, speaker events and other miscellaneous external expenditures
Represents Legend at National and/or local symposiums/conventions
Demonstrates initiative and willingness to work hands-on with a sense of urgency, in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Demonstrates leadership among peers by consistent application and modeling of the appropriate compliance, behavior, and conduct
Performs all administrative functions required for the position, including reporting call activity and customer information into the appropriate call reporting system in a timely manner, submitting expenses, etc
Reports adverse events to Legends Drug Safety department and other internal departments as appropriate per required guidelines
Actively promotes the appropriate use of Legends products to healthcare professionals in accordance with Corporate, PhRMA, and OIG guidelines
Strict compliance with all regulatory agencies, state, and federal law is required
Adheres to company policies, procedures and business ethics
Requirements
Bachelors Degree from accredited college or university
Minimum of 4 years Oncology healthcare sales experience
Proven and consistent track record of meeting/exceeding sales objectives, preferably in specialty markets
Experienced managing and executing in large accounts including strategic planning and problem solving
Previous sales experience in cell therapy/bone marrow transplant
Experience with Multiple Myeloma
Previous product launch experience in a highly competitive environment
Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and presentation) skills
Possess superior selling skills honed in highly competitive markets
Proven expertise in building relationships and influencing
Aptitude for rapid learning and retention of technical and scientific product related information
Must set high goals and standard of performance and be self-motivated and able to work with a general level of autonomy
Demonstrated team work/collaboration
Demonstrated ability to read situations quickly, anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks
Valid drivers license
Agility in multi-tasking
Able to travel 75% of the time
Proven track record of attaining organizational objectives
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Ability to perform administrative responsibilities accurately and on time
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legends policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Matched 401K
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Paid Maternity Leave
Paid Paternity Leave
Pet Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Accident Insurance
Legal Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
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