Full Job Description
How You Will Achieve More:
We are seeking an exceptional Sales Representative to lead the commercial launch of our groundbreaking in vivo CRISPR therapy for hereditary angioedema (HAE). This rolerepresentsa career definingopportunity to pioneer the commercialization of the first-ever, single treatment gene editing therapy. The successful candidate willbe responsible forintroducing healthcare providers to the first-ever in vivo CRISPR therapy, requiring sophisticated scientific communication, complex stakeholder management, and exceptional execution within a highly competitive rare disease market.
This territory will cover Los Angeles, CA.
Responsibilities:
Territory Management & Account Development
37 Territory Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive territory plans targeting immunologists, allergists, emergency medicine physicians, and specialized HAE treatment centers
37 Account Prioritization: Identify and prioritize high-value accounts based on HAE patient volume, prescriber influence, and institutional capabilities
37 Relationship Building: Establish trusted advisor relationships with key opinion leaders, clinical champions, and administrative decision-makers
37 Pipeline Management: Maintain robust sales pipeline tracking opportunities from initial awareness through patient treatment completion
Scientific Education & Communication
37 CRISPR Technology Education: Educate healthcare providers on in vivo CRISPR gene editing mechanisms, differentiating from ex vivo cell therapies and traditional treatments
37 MOA Differentiation: Clearly articulate the unique mechanism of action compared to prophylactic treatments, complement inhibitors, and plasma-derived therapies
37 Clinical Data Presentation: Present Phase III efficacy and safety data
37 Technology Positioning: Address misconceptions about CRISPR safety and differentiate from previous gene therapy launches
37 Disease Education:educatehealthcare providers about unmet needs affecting disease management and treatment burden
Competitive Differentiation
37 Competitive Intelligence: Maintain deep understanding of competitive landscape and emerging therapies
37 Value Proposition Development: Articulate differentiated value propositions versus existing HAE treatments and other gene therapies
37 Objection Handling: Proactively address concerns about CRISPR technology, permanent genetic modification, and single-treatment cost
37 **Company Differentiation**: Position organization as innovative leader with superior clinicalacumen
Complex Treatment Pathway Management
37 Patient JourneyEducation:Educate on thepatient pathway from diagnosis confirmation through treatment administration
37 Hub Services Integration:Coordinatewith patient support hubs to ensure seamless patient experience and treatment access
Cross-Functional Collaboration
37 Medical Affairs Partnership: Coordinate with Medical Science Liaisonsto seamlessly address customers9 medical and clinical informational needs
37 Market Access Alignment: Work closely with Field Reimbursement Managers on payer strategy andcoverage optimization
37 Strategic Accounts: Partner with strategic accounts team to understand referral patterns, site selection, and site activation for procurement and administration of the therapy
About You:
Scientific & Technical Knowledge
37 HAE Understanding: Comprehensive knowledge of hereditary angioedema pathophysiology, treatment landscape, and unmet medical needs
37 CRISPR/Gene Therapy Familiarity: Understanding of gene editing technologies, genetic medicines, and regulatory requirements
37 **Clinical Data Interpretation**: Ability to analyze and present complex clinical trial data and real-world evidence
Skills & Competencies
37 Scientific Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse healthcare audiences
37 Customer Alignment &Relationship Management: Proven ability to build andmaintainlong-term relationships with key stakeholders
37 Problem Solving: Creative approach to overcoming access barriers and treatment implementation challenges
37 Collaboration and Learning: nurtures internal relationships andfacilitatescollaboration toestablishtrust and support from others.
37 Growth Mindset: Remain open to change anddemonstratesa willingness to try new approachesto achieve better results
37 Competitive Mindset: Engages in bold conversations, handles objections, and asks forthe business
37 Execution and Results:Demonstratesa business ownermindset and takes action to exceedexpectations. Develops and executes ona comprehensive business plan to maximize customer and patient impact
Personal Attributes
37 Innovation Mindset: Passion for pioneering new treatment paradigms and improving patient outcomes
37 Resilience: Ability to persist through lengthy sales cycles and overcome technology-related objections
37 Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust strategies based on market feedback and competitive dynamics
37 Integrity: Unwavering commitment to ethical sales practices and regulatory compliance
37 Patient Focus: Genuine commitment to improving lives of patients with rare genetic diseases
37 BS/BA in life sciences or a business-related field
37 Rare Disease, Gene therapy, and HAE market knowledge preferred but not necessary
37 Sales Experience: 5+ years of specialty pharmaceutical sales experience, preferably in rare diseases, immunology, or genetic medicines
37 Rare Disease Expertise: Proven track record in rare disease commercialization with complex treatment paradigms and small patient populations
37 Launch Experience: Previous experience with product launches, particularly first-in-class or novel mechanism therapies
37 Complex Sales Environment: Demonstrated success in long sales cycles (12-18 months) with multiple stakeholders and high-value transactions
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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled at which point the position will be taken down.
The base salary for this position is expected to range between $166,500.00 - $203,500.00 USD per year.
The salary offered is determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant education and training, overall related experience, specialized, rare or in-demand skill sets, internal comparators and other business needs. Upon joining Intellia, your salary will be reviewed periodically and additional factors such as time in role and performance will be considered. Intellia may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Additional compensation includes a performance-based annual cash bonus, a new hire equity grant, and eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards the value of which are determined annually at the Company9 discretion.
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