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Oncology Account Manager - NYC

Kura Oncology, New York, NY, United States


Reporting to the Regional Business Director, the Oncology Account Manager (OAM) will contribute to Kura’s overall sales objective by performing assigned Sales and Account Management related activities in the NYC territory (inclusive of the 5 boroughs). The OAM will provide physicians, pharmacists, nurses and all healthcare professionals (HCPs) with product, services and approved information that will enable the HCPs to appropriately prescribe Kura’s product(s). The OAM will compliantly and successfully implement Kura’s marketing strategies and corresponding tactics in order to achieve short-term and long-term objectives. The ideal candidate will be capable of managing the territory and administrative requirements in an efficient and effective manner and will achieve full compliance with drug laws and regulations when representing Kura and Kura’s products to healthcare providers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Achieve the assigned sales objective for the territory

Attain the designated goals for calls on appropriate healthcare professionals to communicate balanced, accurate, and complete information on Kura’s FDA approved products

Develop and implement a territory business plan to meet customer needs and achieve goals

Navigate through complex external/customer organizational structures including hospitals, IDNs, GPOs and healthcare communities while aligning with cross-functional commercial partners

Demonstrate completion of administrative requirements including budget management, expense reports management, CRM call reporting and synchronization, etc. within timelines and company guidelines

Demonstrate a deep understanding of healthcare professionals (HCP) and account needs, effectively utilizing this knowledge to strategically promote and expand the use of assigned products

Operate the territory within the assigned expense budget and demonstrate fiscal responsibility

Comply with all federal/state/local laws, regulations and guidelines including but not limited to the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals as well as complying with all Kura standards and policies relating to all job activities

Successful completion and ongoing updates of all aspects of training including but not limited to product knowledge, disease state, market, selling skills and compliance

Assist in the identification and resolution of issues and opportunities while communicating proactively to marketing and sales management

Develop and consistently demonstrate an expert understanding of HCP and account needs to appropriately expand use of assigned product

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree required, ideally in business/marketing/healthcare/life science areas of concentration

6+ years of successful pharmaceutical/biotech sales experience with 3+ in the oncology/hematology and/or rare disease markets, preferably with oral therapeutic selling experience

Management of large territories that includes periodic overnight travel

Occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed for conferences

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong computer skills, notably WORD, EXCEL and POWER POINT

KURA’S VALUES THAT ARE USED FOR CANDIDATE SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS

We work as one for patients

We are goal-focused and deliver with excellence

We are science-driven courageous innovators

We strive to bring out the best in each other and ourselves

THE KURA PACKAGE

Competitive comp package

Bonus

401K + Employer contributions

Generous stock options

ESPP Plan

20 days of PTO to start

18 Holidays (Including Summer & Winter Break)

Generous Benefits Package with a variety of plans available with a substantial employer match

Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave

In-Office Catered lunches

Home Office Setup

Lifestyle Spending Stipend

Commuter Stipend (Boston Office)

Regular employee social activities, including happy hours, monthly birthday celebrations, Kura Koffee Talks, and much more!

The base range for this role is $210,000 to $230,000 per year with a target IC of $60k. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation, job-related skills, experience, work location, and relevant education or training. Kura's compensation package also includes generous benefits, equity, and participation in an annual target bonus.

Kura Oncology is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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