Cell Therapy Account Specialist, St. Louis

Position Overview

Legend Biotech is seeking Cell Therapy Account Specialist as part of the Sales team based in St. Louis, MO (remote). The Cell Therapy Account Specialist is responsible for representing Legend’s 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
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of Legend and competitor products in our therapeutic area, including the complexities associated with the disease state
• Navigates a complex account environment by understanding the needs and issues of various stakeholders at all levels and triaging appropriately for internal support
• Develops insights into issues and opportunities unique to each geography
• Provides timely feedback from interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs) on account business trends and potential changes in the therapeutic landscape
• Leverages intel and insights to develop and assertively implement an account business plan that meets customer needs and achieves corporate goals
• Collaborates with internal team members on various cross-functional projects related to specific accounts or physicians, including potential co-promotion with outside partner companies
• Assists in identifying and resolving issues and opportunities, communicating proactively with marketing and sales management, and preparing territory budget plans for customer contacts and external expenditures
• Represents Legend at national and/or local symposiums and conventions
• Exhibits initiative and a hands-on approach with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Models leadership among peers through consistent application of compliance, behavior, and conduct
• Performs all necessary administrative functions, including timely reporting of call activity, customer information, expense submissions, etc.
• Reports adverse events to Legend’s Drug Safety department and other relevant internal departments per guidelines
• Actively promotes the appropriate use of Legend's products to healthcare professionals in accordance with Corporate, PhRMA, and OIG guidelines
• Ensures strict compliance with all regulatory agencies, as well as state and federal laws
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, and business ethics

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 4 years of pharma/biotech sales experience in specialty, oncology, or rare disease
• Proven and consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales objectives, preferably in specialty markets
• Experienced in managing and executing strategies in large accounts, including strategic planning and problem solving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
• Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
• A paid time off policy including vacation, personal time, sick leave, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays
• Access to flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans (pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance)
• Commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs

Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contract employees are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

About Legend Biotech

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating – and one day curing – life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, the company is developing advanced cell therapies across diverse technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. Operating from three R&D sites around the world, Legend Biotech applies innovative technologies to discover safe, efficacious, and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech has entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, a pharmaceutical company of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel). This strategic partnership combines the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by either the employee or the company. Legend Biotech may adjust base salary or other discretionary compensation at any time based on individual, team, performance, or market conditions.