Kidney Territory Account Manager (Washington, DC)

Kidney Territory Account Manager

The Kidney Territory Account Manager (KTAM) is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with Health Care Professionals (HCPs), developing a strategic business plan, communicating thorough disease and product knowledge to HCPs and centers of care. This role must understand market dynamics in rare, complex disease states, demonstrate excellent judgment, and be motivated by the desire to improve patients' lives. The KTAM will report into a Regional Field Leader (RFL) and is responsible for leading engagement with nephrologists and serving as an account manager for specialty kidney clinics.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Establishes meaningful and professional relationships with nephrologists and related HCPs; serves as a territory account manager for specialty kidney clinics
• Develops and maintains expertise on the disease and the product's clinical attributes as well as patient unmet needs, to educates healthcare professionals on product use in appropriate patients
• Develops a deep understanding of assigned physicians, territory & market dynamics, stakeholder mapping, key decision maker relationship management, patient protocols, referral network navigation, access, and drivers & barriers
• Responsible for individual performance at the territory level and contribute to area and national team performance
• Demonstrates passion for improving patient care delivery, and strong customer orientation and insights
• Ensures appropriate and targeted resource allocation to meet customer needs with a focus on compliance
• Stays current on the Nephrology environment; knowledge of disease, key accounts, reimbursement, and barriers to optimal care
• Responsible for managing tactical business plan, including promotional activities for customers; budget and travel expenses
• Works collaboratively across functional areas to achieve common goals and address challenges
• Attends and participates in meetings, and takes on projects and other duties, as requested by management
• Exercises sound judgment and adheres to relevant regulatory and compliance guidelines and company policies

Knowledge and Skills :

Education and Experience :

Employee will be required to establish certain customer credentials and requirements, which include, but may not be limited to, successful completion of trainings, background screens, drug testing, and vaccinations.

Pay Range : $133,600 - $200,400

Disclosure Statement : The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family, and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental, and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.