Area Business Manager, Cell Therapy - North Central

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This district includes: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, eastern half of Missouri

Position Summary

BMS is making a commitment to become a world leader in cellular therapy. Cellular therapy represents a significant advancement in the treatment of hematologic malignancies. BMS will leverage its unique capabilities, building from over 20 years of involvement in cell therapy and strategic collaborations.

The Area Business Manager for Cell Therapy is a First Line people manager responsible for leading the Cell Therapy account management team by defining and overseeing the execution of the site level CAR T account management strategy. This role is responsible for achieving commercial objectives for the launches in cell therapy through excellence in account planning, execution, and collaboration with all stakeholders to provide a seamless and differentiated patient experience. The Area Business Manager for cell therapy will also be responsible for developing and supporting access to all levels of customers within the CAR T site including corporate level representation. She/he will contribute to and execute the long-term strategic development plans of the district, within a complex and competitive market.

For this position, the company seeks a highly engaged team player with strong entrepreneurial skills who can establish our CAR T therapies to be highly successful in the cellular therapy marketplace.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Senior Regional Director, U. S. Cell Therapy National Account Management

Direct reports: Cell Therapy Account Managers

The position is field based.

The position covers the following territories: WI, MN, Dakotas, NE/IA, and St. Louis

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Positive role model with superior leadership qualities

• Recruit, hire, organize and align resources to deliver the business plan; design appropriate performance metrics and achieve accountability

• Develop Cell Therapy Account Managers; demonstrate the appropriate coaching and counseling to prepare individuals for future professional development

• Drive the revenue and referral strategy through motivation and activation across the organization enabling community oncology/hematology centers to refer appropriate patients to CAR T certified sites

• Evaluate staff deployment as well as districts and territory assignments; conduct annual and on-going performance reviews and competency assessments

• Monitor field activity to ensure balanced workloads; exercise control over resources, budgets and expenses; oversee business operations

• Consistently work with direct reports in the field and their assigned accounts

• Support the creation and execution of individual development plans for team members

• Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of cell therapy activities

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and execution of strategic account plans, which will include clear site level goals and tactics aligned with corporate and commercial business objectives

• Partner with the cross-functional team to develop and refine the launch strategy and oversee the execution of brand strategies, goals and referral tactics aligned with customer-facing efforts

• Provide guidance and remove obstacles for the Cell Therapy Account Managers as they implement and manage the individual account plans across the district

• Consult with Medical Affairs Liaisons (MSLs) and Launch Excellence Associate Directors (LEADs) to transition and utilize prior knowledge gathered from the CAR T account qualification process

• Contribute to the execution of a flawless order and supply process supporting excellent customer service

• Establish and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with cross-functional partners across the U. S. Commercial Hematology/Oncology organization

• Develop professional and trustworthy relationships with KOLs & key accounts

• Provide the cross-functional team with appropriate feedback and insights from interactions with healthcare professionals and key accounts

• Facilitate and provide timely feedback to Senior Regional Director, Cell Therapy and U. S. HEM Franchise Leadership Team regarding account business trends, changes in the therapeutic landscape, performance, industry issues and business opportunities and risks

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of sales experience, marketing, and/or commercial experience required with 5 years in Hematology or Oncology

• Sales and/or people management experience preferred

• Experience in hospital sales, academic and community setting preferred

• Buy and bill reimbursement experience preferred

• Key account management strategy - experience working in large, complex accounts, identifying influential stakeholders, and working with them to better serve patients

• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with senior leadership and key cross functional partners across the internal organization in order to implement key account strategies

• High degree of technical expertise and business acumen

• Strong analytical, consulting, and business planning skills necessary to coach team to execute on key strategic imperatives

• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment to support the team's ability to manage change and balance multiple priorities

• Ability to coach and lead through ambiguity

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an effective presentation style to connect with diverse groups of customers

• Thorough understanding of U. S. compliance guidelines

• Ability to work independently and travel as needed (up to 60%)

• Valid driver's license

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

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