Strategic Account Liaison, Rare Neurology

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

📋 Description

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

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

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

• Inform stakeholders about disease awareness, screening processes, diagnostic pathways, and the urgency of appropriate treatment.

• Identify, cultivate, and sustain relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key opinion leaders (KOLs).

• Facilitate access and patient support program implementation to ensure a positive prescribing experience.

• Engage in conferences, congresses, and scientific meetings.

• Create strategic account plans based on customer feedback, varied data sources, and market intelligence.

• Navigate the stakeholders, account roles, contacts, and workflows within ALS Centers of Excellence.

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

• Collaborate with Market Access and Patient Support teams to remove therapy access barriers in a compliant manner.

• Map out local referral networks, patient journeys, referral trends, and obstacles to diagnosis and treatment.

• Partner with Thought Leaders, Medical Science Liaisons, Case Managers, and leadership.

• Utilize Otsuka platforms and technology to document account contacts, Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) processes, and referral patterns.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A Bachelor’s Degree.

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

• Experience with new product launches.

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

• Experience with Rare and/or Ultra-Rare Diseases.

• Ability to coordinate cross-functional field teams.

• A strong background in rare neurology, CAR-T, or Gene Therapy account management is highly preferred.

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

• A proven history of success, including consistent high rankings (Top 30%) for a minimum of 2+ years, achievement awards, etc.

• Must reside within the assigned region.

• Compliance with relevant HCP and patient engagement policies.

• Willingness to undergo required training and certifications on approved clinical resources, messaging, business acumen, compliance, and Otsuka policies.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Company-sponsored basic life insurance.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Student loan assistance.

• Generous 401(k) matching program.

• Flexible time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Additional company-provided benefits.

• Incentive opportunities.