Oncology Account Manager

Coherus Oncology
Philadelphia, PA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for oncology sales professionals with experience in hospital and academic settings who can manage complex accounts and execute business plans.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in oncology sales and experience launching injectable medications
    — “Prior launch of Oncology injectables preferred”
  • Individuals who have worked with hospital and community GPOs and can navigate reimbursement systems
    — “Solid understanding of community GPOs (ION, OnMark, USO) as well as Hospital GPOs”
  • Professionals with a patient-centric mindset and the ability to build relationships with clinical and administrative stakeholders
    — “Lead with a patient-centric approach to develop sustained relationships, in targeted accounts, with pertinent clinical staff being”

Things to consider

  • The role demands significant travel, potentially up to 50% of time for in-person visits
    — “Daily in-person and overnight travel can include up to 50% to make in-person visits”
  • Candidates must be able to work independently in a fast-paced, start-up environment
    — “Operate independently and with urgency on a daily basis”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with buy-and-bill injectables and reimbursement strategies in your resume and interview responses
    — “Buy and bill experience needed with strong reimbursement & fiscal acumen”
  • Demonstrate your ability to break down complex accounts and develop strategic business plans
    — “Understand and breakdown complex matrix accounts to ensure proper strategic focus and planning”
  • Showcase your skills in cross-functional communication and leadership through specific examples
    — “Communicate cross-functionally with other field-based personnel”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • sales targets
  • customer satisfaction
  • team collaboration
Typical background
salesoncologyhealthcare

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementProduct KnowledgeCommunicationProblem-solving

Preferred

Oncology KnowledgeReimbursement Understanding

Stack & domain

Cancer StagingTreatment OptionsPd1s/checkpoint InhibitorsDosage SchedulesReimbursementFinancial AcumenProduct PositioningSalesCustomer InsightsAccount ProfilesBusiness PlansTerritory AnalysisProspectingClinical AcumenProduct KnowledgePatient-centric ApproachRelationship BuildingCommunicationEthicsComplianceTeamworkProblem-solvingBudgetingResource ManagementExhibitsSpeaker ProgramsHUBExecutive VisitsNational Account DirectorKey Account DirectorLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHealthcareOncologyPharmaceuticals

About the role

Original posting from Coherus Oncology via Greenhouse

Title:                                     Oncology Account Manager 

Reports To:                        Executive Vice President, Sales

Location:                             Field-Based  (Philadelphia, PA)

Classification:                   Exempt

Overview:   

Coherus Oncology is a fully integrated, commercial stage innovative oncology company whose main focus is developing promising immuno-oncology products that improve the lives of patients. As the Oncology Account Manager, you will be a key member of our customer facing team selling LOQTORZI and partnering with HCPs and other influential oncology practice stakeholders committed to a patient-centric approach of cancer care delivery. 

The Oncology Account Manager role requires the building of sustained relationships with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, administrators, billing, finance, office practice managers mid-levels and other pertinent staff.  A deep understanding of cancer staging and clinical guidelines, as well as overall product, reimbursement and financial acumen will be required for this role. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strong working knowledge of cancer staging, treatment options, PD1s/checkpoint inhibitors and associated dosing schedules

The ability to take customer insights and develop account profiles and business plans for LOQTORZI that drive appropriate use across indications 

Conduct territory business analysis, actively prospect for new business and new opportunities within the territory to engage key HCP stakeholders for LOQTORZI 

Execute a high level of clinical and product acumen for appropriate positioning of LOQTORZI to meet or exceed sales goal 

Lead with a patient-centric approach to develop sustained relationships, in targeted accounts, with pertinent clinical staff being 

Represent Coherus and products in a manner consistent with Coherus ethics, policies and compliance expectations at all times.

Foster teamwork and communication in a high intensity, fast paced environment, where the best interests of patients and Coherus are prioritized.

Apply a solid understanding of reimbursement, contracting and finance associated with buy and bill injectable medications.

Operate independently and with urgency on a daily basis.

Understand and breakdown complex matrix accounts to ensure proper strategic focus and planning.

Apply superior selling skills including planning, probing, challenging, aligning, closing and follow-up.

Plan, budget and execute resources provided by the company including exhibits, speaker programs, the HUB, executive visits, as well as coordination of National Account Director and Key Account Director activities. 

Travel Expectations: Daily in-person and overnight travel can include up to 50% to make in-person visits with HCPs, clinics, and hospitals. Travel will also include National Sales Meetings, Regional Meetings. Speaker Programs and Conferences.

Experience, Education, Training, Traits:

Bachelor’s Degree (MBA Preferred)

5 Years minimum, demonstrated sales success in the oncology marketplace preferred

Experience in hospital, academic and community oncology selling preferred

Buy and bill experience needed with strong reimbursement & fiscal acumen

Prior launch of Oncology injectables preferred

Solid understanding of community GPOs (ION, OnMark, USO) as well as Hospital GPOs

Understand oncology product distribution (working knowledge)

Solid analytical, organizational, problem solving, communication and leadership skills required

Ability to develop strong relationships with both internal and external customers

Knowledge of community oncology practices, hospitals, academic medical centers and IDNs required

Development, execution and follow-up of business plans

Communicate cross-functionally with other field-based personnel

Ability to be flexible, problem-solve and wear multiple hats in a start-up environment

The Base Salary Range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000. Coherus considers various factors, including professional background and work experience, when determining base pay. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.

Coherus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics.

  • We are currently not accepting any unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. **

Source: Coherus Oncology careers (Greenhouse)

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