Orca-T Activation Manager

Orca

Orca Bio's Activation Manager serves as liaison to hospitals for investigational therapies, managing relationships and onboarding processes. Contributes to strategic and tactical operations within multiple territories.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary liaison between Orca Bio and identified hospitals becoming Authorized Treatment Centers (ATCs).
Responsible for building and managing key relationships, supporting site readiness and execution, and driving appropriate use of Orca Bio’s investigational therapies.
Report into the VP of Account Management and Site Enablement.
Create a smooth and effective onboarding experience for treatment sites, physicians, and other healthcare stakeholders.
Lead site onboarding activities including qualification, training, and workflow setup.
Oversee training activities related to product handling, including Chain of Identity (COI) and Chain of Custody (COC) compliance.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to support ATC needs and resolve barriers to treatment.
Analyze onboarding activities and timelines to proactively identify opportunities to optimize site onboarding and activation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required; advanced degree in a scientific or business field preferred.
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in healthcare, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment, preferably in cell therapy.
Proven track record in account management, preferably in oncology, hematology, or cell therapy.
Strong operational understanding of academic medical centers and/or BMT transplant centers.
MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in hematology/oncology or bone marrow transplantation preferred.
Previous experience launching or supporting cell or gene therapy products preferred.
Familiarity with site operations, patient access pathways, and clinical treatment logistics preferred.
Prior experience working in cross-functional field-based teams preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
PTO
401(k) plan
life and accidental death and disability coverage
parental leave benefits
subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations

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Hard Skills & Tools

account managementsite onboardingtraining activitiesproduct handlingChain of Identity (COI)Chain of Custody (COC)cell therapygene therapyclinical treatment logisticspatient access pathways

Soft Skills

relationship managementcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsoperational understandingteamworkadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBA