Gene Therapy Account Management Associate Director - Tennessee (Covering Central Region)

Job Description

At Vertex, we’re relentless in our pursuit of scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.  We are currently seeking a Gene Therapy Account Manager (GTAM) to support our Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia (TDT) Heme Business Unit.  

As part of a national team, the Gene Therapy Account Management, Associate Director (GTAM) will approach each day with a passion for improving the lives of people living with Sickle Cell Disease and Transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia. This role is focused on Key Account Management (60%) and Demand Generation (40%) as a performance driven individual contributor that promotes the safe and effective use of Casgevy to medical providers per assigned coverage plans.  

The GTAM serves as a single point of contact for covering Activated Treatment Centers (ATC) and manages those accounts.  This role serves as a team player and problem solver.  The GTAM proactively identifies opportunities for improvement, takes ownership of driving toward solutions, progress and positive change. This role must effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and possess mental resilience.   

The successful candidate will bring a strong clinical understanding of cell and gene therapy with the ability to manage complex treatment logistics. They will have a demonstrated record of successful account management, as well as a track record of establishing and cultivating customer engagement and relationships in a live and virtual setting. They have a track record of achievement working with IDNs/ACOs/ large community and government accounts with a proven ability to successfully communicate and execute organizational goals and brand strategies. They can think broadly, strategically, and thrive in a fast-changing environment and possess exceptional organizational and time management skills. 

This is a full-time, field-based role that will support key territories across the Central and/or Western US to help meet anticipated growth. Candidates should ideally be based in Tennessee (Nashville or New Orleans preference).

Key Responsibilities: 

• Serve as primary commercial point of contact for covering ATCs and affiliated referral networks; support ongoing training and education throughout after the site onboarding and activation process, ensuring order readiness across several ATC activities (e.g. patient services, reimbursement pathways, and site operations both during and after activation  

• Coordinate Vertex activities related to ATC activities with cross-functional partners to ensure seamless coordination within the site  

• Compliantly promote the safe and effective use of Casgevy in accordance with the product label and company training and policies 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., HCPs, C-Suite level person