Rare Disease Account Manager, Immunology Autoantibody Diseases (Springfield, CT)

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Job Function:

Pharmaceutical Sales

Job Sub Function:

Sales – Rare Diseases (Commission)

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Connecticut (Any City)

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Rare Disease Account Manager (RAM) for Immunology Autoantibody Diseases to cover the Springfield, CT territory which includes all of Connecticut.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly motivated Rare Disease Account Manager to consistently achieve or exceed sales objectives within their Local Healthcare Market (LHM). The Rare Disease Account Manager will report to a Senior District Sales Manager.

In this role, you will own the total market, developing and executing a strategy to identify patient opportunity, drive demand, and remove fulfillment barriers. To achieve the business goals and meet customer needs, you will also ensure alignment with internal field partners, including Thought Leader Liaisons (TLLs), Area Business Specialists (ABSs), Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs), Key Account Managers (KAMs) and Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs).

Join us in making a meaningful impact within the rare disease community!

The primary responsibilities of a RAM include the following (other duties may be assigned):

Drive outstanding territory sales performance and product demand to ensure sales forecasts are met or exceeded within the LHM by building and sustaining strong, trusting relationships with customers and influencing key stakeholders

Leverage company approved marketing resources to effectively demonstrate clinical value as a solution to address identified customer and patient needs.

Leverage payer acumen to educate on patient access and affordability options.

Analyze qualitative and quantitative market data to assess business opportunities and priorities.

Build LHM-specific business plan and account plans to drive growth.

Be the quarterback of the LHM team by setting the local strategy, collaborating with cross-functional LHM field partners, driving alignment, and ensuring priorities are set appropriately

Collaborate within LHM to gain formulary status as necessary for key health systems and centers of excellence. Influence variety of stakeholders, including C & D suite, across an account to drive adoption and pull through.

• Build and strengthen business relationships with LHM partners, such as local infusion service providers
• Support critical educational initiatives within the LHM
• Effectively manage the territory budget
• Work to develop future thought leaders in the field in conjunction with the TLL
• Execute all work to the highest level of compliance and demonstrate JJIM Values as a role model within the LHM

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS is the minimum requirement
• Skills and Experience
• Required: Minimum of five (5) years of field sales experience in the pharmaceuticals industry of which three (3) or more years involve specialty sales and/or key account management
• Ability to work collaboratively
• High level of clinical, product, and business acumen
• Proven track record of consistent high sales performance and leadership
• Adept at planning, organizing, and executing sales strategy
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Must live in the geography and/or be willing to relocate to the geography
• Preferred: Experience selling to large customer types (managed care, large institutions) or equivalent account management experience
• Significant rare diseases experience, particularly in neuromuscular and benign hematology
• Experience in prioritizing the critical business drivers and then driving alignment among other field partners to overcome these drivers
• Success exhibiting peer leadership, mentorship, coaching and leading without authority
• Superior communication skills and excellent follow through
• Understands complex buy-and-bill infusion (infusion service provider) business model
• Learning Aptitude towards AI/Tech: Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time
• Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation,  external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers and internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Account Management, Business Development, Coaching, Customer Centricity, Interpersonal Influence, Market Knowledge, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales Marketing, Presentation Design, Process Improvements, Product Marketing Sales, Rare Diseases, Resource Allocation, Revenue Management, Sales, Sales Trend Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$130,000.00 - $224,250.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
• For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits