Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
Regional Account Manager- Central (IL, MO, KS)
Preferred Locations: Chicago, St Louis, Kansas City
Position Summary
The Regional Account Manager (RAM) will have direct responsibility representing Catalyst Pharmaceuticals product to medical professionals who specialize in the treatment of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome. The RAM’s will be expected to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, competency and to operate in a compliant manner at all times while achieving their respective objectives. Maintain effective communication and relationships with key external and internal customers.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Clearly understand and implement the marketing plan, accurately articulate the value proposition of the brand, and only utilize on-label and marketing materials approved by Regulatory/Compliance in order to attain sales/patient objectives
- Must be able to analyze local and regional business/managed markets trends in order to build both long and short terms goals that lead to a successful business plan
- Work in a matrix environment encompassing patient support services, specialty pharmacies, Marketing, Managed Care, Corporate Communications, and Medical Affairs
- Meet regularly with targeted HCPs and staff within assigned geography to conduct disease awareness and product promotion
- Utilize a consultative, science-driven approach, and provide the HCP with the information that he/she needs to make the best decision for his/her patient.
- Drives patient identification initiatives
- Manage a territory budget in a manner that complies with all Catalyst Pharmaceutical compliance policies
- Utilize CRM system to accurately document account profiles in a timely manner
- All above activities must be conducted with the highest degree of ethics and integrity and in compliance with company policies and applicable law
- May be required to participate in local (or national) patient advocacy events to generate awareness about Catalyst support for patient community and provide disease state/product information (as appropriate and approved by Regulatory/Compliance). These activities may take place in evenings or weekends, but would not occur greater than 8x/year.
Education
- Degree in life science, business, or healthcare preferred
Experience and Skills
- Minimum of 7+ years of pharmaceutical sales or related experience
- Experience in Neurology, Rare/Orphan Space is preferred
- Experience in launching a biopharmaceutical in the past 3-5 years preferred
- Ability to gain consistent access & develop strong, professional relationships for scientific exchange and promotion with healthcare providers in community and academic centers
- Selling a product that requires extensive coordination with patient access services
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, on a consistent basis
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities
Travel
- Travel within the assigned territory on a routine basis; 60% overnight travel is required to see all target customers, attend meetings on a local and national basis and training sessions as required for this position
- Must have valid driver’s license issued in US with clean driving record
- Ability to travel on weekends to work conferences may be required