Strategic Account Liaison, Rare Neurology

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Collaborate with ALS Centers of Excellence, healthcare professionals, and significant non-clinical stakeholders.

• Enhance performance while working alongside cross-functional partners and external clients to ensure optimal patient care and align with Otsuka’s objectives.

• Introduce and promote the FUS-ALS treatment while supporting future initiatives in rare neurology.

• Provide education to stakeholders regarding disease-state awareness, screening, and diagnostic pathways.

• Establish, nurture, and sustain relationships with healthcare providers and key opinion leaders.

• Assist in prescribing through Otsuka access and patient support initiatives.

• Engage in conferences, congresses, and scientific gatherings.

• Formulate strategic account plans utilizing customer insights, market intelligence, and varied data sources.

• Navigate ALS Centers of Excellence, recognize stakeholders, document process flows, and advance Otsuka’s goals.

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

• Collaborate with Market Access and Patient Support teams to address reimbursement and therapy-access challenges in a compliant manner.

• Outline referral networks and patient journeys, pinpointing obstacles to diagnosis, referral, genetic testing, counseling, and treatment.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to meet customer and patient requirements.

• Utilize Otsuka platforms and technology to record account contacts, IDN process flows, and referral patterns.

• Complete meetings, training sessions, and certifications on brand strategy, disease state, messaging, compliance, and engagement policies.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Bachelor’s Degree.

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

• Experience in launching new products.

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

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

• Coordination experience with cross-functional field teams.

• Strong preference for 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 history of success, including a consistent Top 30% ranking over a minimum of 2+ years or recognition awards.

• Must reside in the Southeast region.

• Compliance with authorized clinical resources, messaging, business acumen training, Otsuka policies, and relevant HCP and patient engagement guidelines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• Basic life insurance provided by the company.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement available.

• Assistance with student loans.

• Generous 401(k) matching program.

• Flexible time off policies.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Opportunities for incentives.