Oncology Account Manager

Company: Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Job Description:

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases - often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. We actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter. The Oncology Account Manager is responsible for direct promotion of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' products, and the development and management of business relationships with therapeutic specialists within an assigned geographical territory. The Oncology Account Manager (OAM) is an integral part of the commercial team that includes all personnel dedicated to the sales and marketing functions. The Oncology Account Manager will implement Jazz Pharmaceuticals' marketing strategies and marketing tactics to achieve short-term and long-term objectives. This position reports directly to the Regional Sales Manager.The Oncology Account Manager will:

• Be responsible for the effective promotion of Jazz Pharmaceuticals Adult Oncology products to physicians and other health care providers within the designated area.
  • Targeted customers may be in both Community Oncology as well as Academic Centers.
  • Current disease areas of focus are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
  • Educate physicians and other health care professionals about Jazz Pharmaceuticals product(s), providing the most current information about the approved indications for the company's products
  • Achieve sales forecasts and targets
  • Participate in organizing and facilitating meetings for the exchange of medical and product information in line with the company's policies, regulatory and legal requirements
  • Represent company at trade shows, attend company meetings, training programs and functions as needed
  • Analyze the OAM's designated territory to understand prescribing and purchasing decision processes and any marked differences from national trends
  • Work closely with Technical Staff to maintain referral base and to increase product revenue
  • Recognize changes in the work environment develop and implement alternate plans to achieve objectives, modify call plan/business plan activities accordingly
  • Identify key physicians, health care providers and organizations within assigned territory
  • Prepare a business plan and area tactical plan for the OAM's assigned territory
  • Implement approved plans within established time lines
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with physicians and other health care professionals identified in business plans
  • Support company sales strategy and contribute in fostering a team environment
  • Present a positive and professional image of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and ensure activities are consistent with and enhance the company's ethical pharmaceutical marketing policies and procedures
  • Special projects as assigned
  • Comply with all legal/regulatory guidelines of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Prescription Drug Marketing Act, the Pharma Code, OIG guidelines, and all other applicable federal and state regulations
  • Perform all activities within allocated budgetRequired Experience
    • Four year college/university degree or equivalent experience
    • 5 years pharmaceutical specialty sales experience or 3 years of straight Oncology sales experience required
    • Experience selling in Oncology preferred
    • Strong knowledge of product(s); competitor product(s); and applicable disease states desired
    • Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, and strong planning and organizational skills
    • Self-motivation and ability to excel in a team environment
    • Ability to travel to meet territorial requirementsPreferred Experience
      • Post-graduate business school study, training
      • Hematology and/or Solid tumor sales experience
      • Experience with AML or Lung Cancer highly preferred
      • Community Oncology practice experience
      • Key Account knowledge is strongly preferredDescription of Physical Demands
        • Frequent travel between meeting sites.
        • Frequently operating a computer, printer, telephone and other similar office machinery.
        • Description of Work Environment
        • Frequent interactions with external contacts in their office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations and temperature changes.
        • Frequent computer laptop or tablet use, not usually at a workstation.
        • Responsibilities may require a work schedule that may include working outside of "normal" work hours, in order to meet business demands.
        • Frequent public contact requiring appropriate business apparel.Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.FOR US-BASED CANDIDATES ONLYJazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $124,000-$162,750. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here:

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