Senior Cell Therapy Account Manager

Gilead Sciences

Cell Therapy Account Manager executing account strategy in Western Michigan for Kite. Driving demand for CAR T therapies through collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $177,905 - $230,230 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own overall performance, strategy, and execution for assigned ATCs and associated referral networks
Drive appropriate patient identification, referral, and therapy adoption through compliant education and engagement
Differentiate Kite CAR T therapies versus alternative options using approved messaging
Develop and execute comprehensive account and territory plans aligned with regional and national priorities
Deliver against defined sales goals, KPIs, and growth objectives
Build trusted relationships with treating physicians, referrers, transplant teams, administrators, and key influencers
Navigate complex academic and integrated delivery networks to align priorities and remove barriers to care
Act as the “quarterback” across Medical, Market Access, Operations, and ATC Onboarding teams
Provide timely insights on account trends, competitive dynamics, and market opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD/ PharmD with 2+ years of rare disease, Hematology/Oncology, or complex account experience - OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of rare disease, Hematology/Oncology, or complex account experience - OR Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of rare disease, Hematology/Oncology, or complex account experience
Proven success in rare disease pharmaceutical, Hematology/Oncology, or complex account sales
Experience managing large, sophisticated accounts with multiple stakeholders
Strong business acumen, planning, and execution skills
Ability to work independently and within matrix team environment in a fast paced, field-based environment
Willingness to travel approximately 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
discretionary annual bonus
discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Sales StrategyAccount PlanningKPI AchievementMarket AnalysisPatient Identification

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationCommunication