Key Account Manager - Dallas Central, TX

Ciao! At Dompé , our success is rooted in our team and our history. We are a private, rapidly growing global biopharmaceutical company. Founded in Milan, Italy, we have a 165-year legacy of medical innovation. Dompé's rich history has greatly influenced its priorities today: to innovate for the benefit of patients facing both everyday wellness needs and rare conditions. Dompé operates in two strategic areas in select markets around the world: Primary Care, which includes prescription and over-the-counter products; and Biotechnology and Rare Disease, which recently expanded into the United States.

Today Dompé has 700 employees worldwide and we are excited to be rapidly scaling in the United States. Our R&D hub is currently based in Boston, and the commercial organization is housed in the San Francsico Bay Area.

U.S. KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: MAIN RESPONSIBILITES
The Key Account Manager (KAM) reports to the Regional Manager and will be a member of a specialty field team supporting Dompé's first ophthalmic biologic product based on rhNGF (recombinant humanized nerve growth factor) for patients suffering from neurotrophic keratitis.

The Key Account Manager (KAM) is accountable for field activities including education of healthcare professionals (cornea specialists and comprehensive ophthalmologists), as well as medical and office support staff including nurses, technicians, and practice administrators. Successful KAMs will maintain a high level of disease and product expertise to maximize patient compliance with therapy. The KAM will support physicians and patients in their local area by developing center and physician-specific plans, strategically deploying messages and resources, and understanding the local payer dynamics that influence patient access.

The Key Account Manager (KAM) will be accountable for abiding by our compliance policies and the core values of our Dompé culture, which are: Integrity, Speed, Knowledge, Passion, Attention to Detail, Reliability, Flexibility and Teamwork. Individuals must possess an entrepreneurial spirit, be flexible, and adaptable to new situations.

We are seeking team members who will live by and promote the core values of our Dompé culture: Integrity, Teamwork and Curiosity. We are looking for individuals who possess an entrepreneurial spirit, flexible attitude, and adaptable nature to join our team.

Achieves business goals on a quarterly and annual basis

Become an expert in the science of corneal healing and in our clinical trial data, and be able to verbalize its significance to others

Serve as a resource to physicians and their patients in order to enable access to our medicines

Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners including but not limited to patient access managers, managed care, medical science liaisons, marketing, human resources, legal and compliance

Create and implement an effective business plan to guide strategy and track progress throughout the year

Analyze the market to understand the local healthcare environment (reimbursement, coverage, healthcare delivery models, transitions in care and patient pathways) and use this knowledge to identify opportunities and address patient access barriers

Set and achieve short and long-term business objectives

Leverage internal data and tools, analytics and insights to determine where and how approved resources and marketing messages should be deployed within territory

Create, build and maintain relationships with cornea thought leaders in local area in partnership with key internal Dompé team members

Actively participate in business planning meetings and professional society meetings as assigned

Demonstrate leadership within internal teams, sharing best practices and market dynamics with peers when appropriate; influence without authority

Comply with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Dompé activities

Manage a large geography with diverse customer base

Overnight travel by plane and by car is required and will range from 40%-60% depending on the geography and business needs of the individual territory

Brand and Field Marketing

Managed Care / Patient Access

legal and compliance

Professional society

YOU COULD BE THE PERFECT FIT IF YOU HAVE:

Bachelor's degree required. Advanced educational degree or experience in the Healthcare field preferred

5 years of demonstrated successful relevant healthcare sales or account management experience, including being accountable for own territory and large geography

3 years of experience in biotech/specialty sales, preferred

SKILLS YOU'LL NEED FOR SUCCESS: TECHNICAL

Experience in "start-up" environments

Prior work with rare or orphan disease products

Ophthalmology experience and relationships in anterior segment therapeutic area, in both private clinic and hospital/academic setting

Experience in new product launches

Exceptional clinical acumen with the proven ability to excel in a scientifically complex and stimulating environment

Proven track record of exceeding business goals

Keeps current and develops deeper and broader experience in own functional area

Self-motivated and assertive with the ability to act with urgency

Understands strategic priorities developed by leadership team

Is open to and actively solicits feedback on performance and skill development needs

Demonstrates appreciation for diversity of perspectives and approaches among peers

Strong strategic planning and organizational skills

SKILLS YOU'LL NEED FOR SUCCESS: PERSONAL

Technical Expertise & Business Acumen

Teamwork

Communication

Decision Making

Developing Self and Others

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

Comprehensive medical benefits: we value access to healthcare for our patients as well as our employees

Generous vacation / holiday time off: we care about our employees and encourage a balanced lifestyle

Competitive 401(K) matching

A super cool team who's excited to transform lives through innovative therapies

At Dompe, we offer an attractive compensation package to our team members. Any offer would include a competitive base salary (estimate shared above), incentive bonus, and benefits package customary to the position. Actual individual pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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