Strategic Account Liaison, Rare Neurology

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the initiation and ongoing expansion of Otsuka’s Rare Neurology Franchise.

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

• Collaborate with ALS Centers of Excellence, healthcare providers, key opinion leaders, and non-clinical stakeholders.

• Inform stakeholders about ALS disease awareness, screening, diagnostic pathways, and the prioritization of appropriate treatments.

• Identify, cultivate, and sustain relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders.

• Enhance prescribing experiences positively through Otsuka's access and patient support initiatives.

• Engage in conferences, congresses, and scientific meetings.

• Create strategic account plans and convert insights into regional strategies and execution.

• Navigate ALS Center of Excellence stakeholders, document contacts and process flows, and promote Otsuka’s objectives.

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

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

• Map patient journeys and identify deficiencies in recognition, referral, genetic testing, genetic counseling, and access to treatment centers.

• Develop solutions and relationships to bridge market-development gaps.

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

• Share account contact details and document IDN process flows and community referral trends utilizing Otsuka technology.

• Complete meetings, training programs, and certifications related to brand strategy, disease state, messaging, customer engagement, compliance, and company policies.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Bachelor’s Degree.

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

• Experience in launching new products.

• Proficiency in navigating Centers of Excellence and IDNs, including KOL engagement.

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

• Coordination of cross-functional field teams.

• Strongly preferred background in rare neurology, CAR-T, or gene therapy account management.

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

• Demonstrated success record, including consistent top 30% ranking for at least 2 years and/or achievement awards.

• Must reside within the specified region.

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

• Experience in developing strategic account plans utilizing diverse data sources, customer feedback, and market intelligence.

• Familiarity with hospital purchasing, coding, reimbursement processes, and account process flows.

• Knowledge of treatment logistics, site-of-care considerations, patient onboarding, and barriers to therapy initiation.

• Capability to identify and document referral networks and patient journeys.

• Proficiency in utilizing Otsuka platforms and technology.

• Ability to complete required training and certifications on clinical resources, messaging, business acumen, compliance, and company 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.

• Assistance with student loans.

• Generous 401(k) matching.

• Flexible time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Additional company-provided benefits.

• Incentive opportunities.