Key Account Manager Bayern at Cytokinetics

Bavaria, Germany

Cytokinetics Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biopharmaceutical, CardiovascularIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5+ years of experience in biotech/pharma sales
  • Expertise in evaluation of territory market trends and strategic planning that drives results and exceeds sales objectives
  • Experience selling to complex accounts, identifying influential stakeholders, and meeting patient needs
  • Clinical acumen with a passion for understanding and championing the needs of customers and their patients
  • Agree to credentialing requirements for access to academic institutions, medical facilities, and organizations in the assigned territory
  • Willing and able to travel overnight, 25% to 75% depending on business needs and geography
  • Ability to demonstrate an acceptable driving record and valid driver’s license to operate a company vehicle
  • Experience as a rep with sole ownership of the territory (highly preferred)
  • Cardiology, rare disease, or specialty product experience (preferred)
  • Specialty product launch experience (preferred)
  • Experience with patient service hubs and specialty pharmacy distribution (preferred)
  • Knowledge of KOLs and key accounts within assigned territory (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Deliver sales results, work autonomously, and serve as single point of accountability for the successful launch within your territory
  • Develop territory-specific account plans that identify, assess, and prioritize opportunities to meet customer needs by coordinating the efforts of a local integrated field team consisting of medical, payer, and patient navigation/support colleagues
  • Be a subject matter expert and resource to customers through the delivery of clinically relevant disease and product information while focusing on creating demand for the product launch
  • Communicate approved resources to HCPs for the benefit of HCM patients such as marketing materials, payer information, formulary coverage, patient support services, and educational programs

Skills

Account Management
Pharmaceutical Sales
Cardiology
Healthcare Professional Engagement
Market Access
Patient Access
Strategic Sales
Cross-functional Collaboration
Clinical Acumen

Cytokinetics

Develops drugs for muscle function disorders

About Cytokinetics

Cytokinetics focuses on developing medicines that improve muscle function for patients with cardiovascular and neuromuscular diseases. Their products are small molecule drugs designed to either enhance or inhibit muscle function, tailored to specific therapeutic needs. The company has a pipeline of drugs, including omecamtiv mecarbil and reldesemtiv, which are in various stages of clinical trials. Unlike many competitors, Cytokinetics emphasizes rigorous scientific research and has conducted over 50 clinical trials to ensure the effectiveness of its treatments. The goal is to bring new therapies to market that address the unmet needs of patients suffering from conditions like heart failure, ALS, and HCM.

South San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$58.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition could impact market share and profitability.
Potential delays in clinical trials could hinder drug commercialization.
Dependence on strategic partnerships may expose Cytokinetics to risks if challenges arise.

Differentiation

Cytokinetics focuses on muscle activators and inhibitors for cardiovascular and neuromuscular diseases.
The company has a robust pipeline including omecamtiv mecarbil and aficamten.
Cytokinetics engages in strategic partnerships, like with Sanofi, to expand market reach.

Upsides

Recent investments indicate strong interest in muscle activators and inhibitors.
Strategic partnerships, like with Sanofi, expand market reach and potential revenue.
Significant funding from Royalty Pharma supports commercial launch and R&D advancements.

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