Cell Therapy Account Specialist, San Diego

Position Overview

Legend Biotech is seeking a Cell Therapy Account Specialist as part of the Sales team based in San Diego, CA (remote). In this role, you will represent Legend’s products and services to a defined customer base, generating and growing sales and consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets within your territory.

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 multiple technology platforms. Through strategic partnerships, including a global collaboration with Janssen (a pharmaceutical company of Johnson & Johnson), Legend Biotech combines expertise to advance novel immunotherapies in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Key Responsibilities

• Drives multiple myeloma CAR-T brand choice among institution-based oncology customers.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of Legend and competitor products, along with in-depth knowledge of the complexities associated with the disease state.
• Navigates a complex account environment, understanding the needs and issues of various stakeholders and triaging to appropriate internal teams for support.
• Develops insights into the unique issues and opportunities of each geography.
• Provides timely and actionable feedback from interactions with healthcare professionals, including trends and shifts in the therapeutic landscape.
• Leverages intel to develop and implement an assertive account business plan that meets customer needs and achieves corporate goals.
• Collaborates with internal teams and, when applicable, with external partner companies to co-promote products or services.
• Assists in identifying and resolving issues and opportunities, and prepares territory budget plans for customer contacts, educational grants, speaker events, and other expenditures.
• Represents Legend at national and local symposiums/conventions.
• Exhibits initiative and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Demonstrates leadership by consistently adhering to compliance, behavioral, and ethical standards.
• Manages administrative tasks, including timely reporting of call activities, customer information, and expense submissions.
• Reports adverse events to Legend’s Drug Safety department and other internal stakeholders as required.
• Promotes the appropriate use of Legend’s products in accordance with Corporate, PhRMA, and OIG guidelines.
• Maintains strict compliance with regulatory agencies, 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 markets.
• Proven and consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales objectives, preferably in specialty markets.
• Experience managing and executing large accounts with strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match that vests fully on day one.
• Equity and Stock Options available for eligible roles.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off policy including 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays.
• Additional benefits: Flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, supplemental insurance plans (pet, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity), commuter benefits, family planning resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.