Sr. Cell Therapy Account Specialist (Philadelphia)
Posted 2025-05-01Company Information
Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy...
Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel) in 2017. Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Legend Biotech is seeking Sr. Cell Therapy Account Specialist (Philadelphia) as part of the Commercial team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
The Cell Therapy Account Specialist is responsible for representing LegendÂs products and services to a defined customer base, generating and growing sales and consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets within a specific geographic area.
Key Responsibilities
 Drives multiple myeloma CAR-T brand choice amongst institution-based oncology customers
 Comprehensive understanding of Legend and competitor products in our therapeutic area, and an in-depth knowledge of the complexities associated with the disease state
 Ability to navigate a complex account environment and understand the needs/issues of various stakeholders at all levels within the account and triage to appropriate internal stakeholders for support
 Develops an understanding of the issues and opportunities unique to each geography
 Provides any and all insights to the cross functional team on appropriate and timely feedback from interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs), including account business trends and potential changes in therapeutic landscape.
 Leverages intel and insights to develop and assertively implements an account business plan to meet customer needs and achieve corporate goals
 Works cooperatively with internal team members on various cross-functional projects related to specific accounts or physicians. May work in collaboration with outside partner companies to co-promote products or services
 Assists in the identification and resolution of issues and opportunities, and communicates proactively to marketing and sales management. Prepares territory budget plans for customer contacts, unrestricted educational grants, speaker events and other miscellaneous external expenditures
 Represents Legend at National and/or local symposiums/conventions
 Demonstrates initiative and willingness to work hands-on with a sense of urgency, in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
 Demonstrates leadership among peers by consistent application and modeling of the appropriate compliance, behavior, and conduct
 Performs all administrative functions required for the position, including reporting call activity and customer information into the appropriate call reporting system in a timely manner, submitting expenses, etc
 Reports adverse events to LegendÂs Drug Safety department and other internal departments as appropriate per required guidelines
 Actively promotes the appropriate use of LegendÂs products to healthcare professionals in accordance with Corporate, PhRMA, and OIG guidelines
 Strict compliance with all regulatory agencies, state, and federal law is required
 Adheres to company policies, procedures and business ethics
Requirements
 BachelorÂs Degree from accredited college or university
 Minimum of 4 years Oncology healthcare sales experience
 Proven and consistent track record of meeting/exceeding sales objectives, preferably in specialty markets
 Experienced managing and executing in large accounts including strategic planning and problem solving
 Previous sales experience in cell therapy/bone marrow transplant
 Experience with Multiple Myeloma
 Previous product launch experience in a highly competitive environment
 Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and presentation) skills
 Possess superior selling skills honed in highly competitive markets
 Proven expertise in building relationships and influencing
 Aptitude for rapid learning and retention of technical and scientific product related information
 Must set high goals and standard of performance and be self-motivated and able to work with a general level of autonomy
 Demonstrated team work/collaboration
 Demonstrated ability to read situations quickly, anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks
 Valid driverÂs license
 Agility in multi-tasking
 Able to travel 75% of the time
 Proven track record of attaining organizational objectives
 Exceptional organizational and time management skills
 Ability to perform administrative responsibilities accurately and on time
 Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is LegendÂs policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.
Benefits:
 Health Insurance
 Dental Insurance
 Vision Insurance
 Life Insurance
 Matched 401K
 Flexible Spending Account
 Health Savings Account
 AD&D Insurance
 Short-Term Disability
 Long-Term Disability
 Paid Maternity Leave
 Paid Paternity Leave
 Pet Insurance
 Critical Illness Insurance
 Hospital Indemnity Insurance
 Accident Insurance
 Legal Insurance
 Commuter Benefits
 Employee Assistance Program
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