Strategic Account Liaison, Rare Neurology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the launch and continuous development of Otsuka’s Rare Neurology Franchise.

• Convey intricate clinical information, protocols, screening and treatment pathways, market access policies, therapy accessibility, and patient support details.

• Provide education to ALS Centers of Excellence, healthcare providers, and significant non-clinical stakeholders regarding disease awareness, screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Establish and nurture relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders.

• Enhance prescribing experiences by implementing access and patient support initiatives.

• Engage in conferences, congresses, and scientific gatherings.

• Formulate strategic account plans and leverage insights to influence regional strategy and execution.

• Navigate through ALS Centers of Excellence, identify stakeholders, document process flows, and promote Otsuka's objectives.

• Address logistical challenges related to treatment, site-of-care considerations, patient onboarding, and barriers to therapy initiation.

• Collaborate with Market Access and Patient Support teams to compliantly eliminate obstacles to therapy.

• Map out referral networks and patient journeys, identifying challenges to diagnosis, genetic testing, referral, and treatment.

• Work together with Thought Leaders Liaisons, Medical Science Liaisons, Case Managers, leadership, and other cross-functional partners.

• Record account contacts, IDN process flows, and community referral trends using Otsuka platforms.

• Complete training and certification programs to execute brand strategy, messaging, disease-state knowledge, and customer engagement strategies.

• Launch and promote Otsuka’s FUS-ALS treatment while supporting future rare neurology programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a driving record that meets company standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• At least 8 years of experience in strategic roles within the biotech/pharma commercial field; 10+ years preferred.

• Experience with new product launches.

• Proficiency in Center of Excellence and IDN navigation, including KOL engagement.

• Experience in rare and/or ultra-rare diseases.

• Coordination of cross-functional field teams.

• Advanced clinical degrees such as BSN or RN are strongly preferred but not mandatory.

• Demonstrated proven success with a consistent Top 30% ranking for a minimum of 2 years, achievement awards, or similar recognition.

• Must reside in the designated region.

• Preferred experience in rare neurology, CAR-T, or gene therapy account management.

• Ability to comprehend and articulate complex clinical data and outcomes.

• Familiarity with hospital purchasing, coding, reimbursement processes, patient onboarding, and barriers to therapy initiation.

• Competence in developing strategic account plans using customer feedback, market intelligence, and various data sources.

• Capability to identify and document referral networks, patient pathways, and treatment access challenges.

• Proficient in using Otsuka platforms and technology.

• Completion of mandatory training and certifications on approved clinical resources, messaging, business acumen, compliance, and HCP/patient engagement policies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Basic life insurance provided by the company.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Assistance with student loans.

• Generous 401(k) matching contributions.

• Flexible time off policies.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Additional company-sponsored benefits.

• Incentive opportunities.