Cardiovascular Account Specialist

Cytokinetics

. Introduce Cytokinetics in the dedicated territory and launch its first commercial product, a novel cardiac myosin inhibitor for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $162,180 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in biotech and pharmaceutical sales with a strong focus on territory management, strategic planning, and customer engagement. Proven ability to launch specialty products and develop relationships with healthcare professionals and institutions.

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Biotech/Pharma Sales ExperienceTerritory Market EvaluationClinical AcumenSpecialty Product Launch ExperienceAccount Management

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningSales Results DeliveryMarket Trend AnalysisPatient Needs AssessmentAccount Planning

Soft Skills

Autonomous WorkCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Patient Support ServicesMarketing MaterialsPayer Information

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

CardiologyHypertrophic CardiomyopathySpecialty PharmacyIDNsKOLs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Introduce Cytokinetics in the dedicated territory and launch its first commercial product, a novel cardiac myosin inhibitor for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deliver sales results, work autonomously, and serve as single point of accountability for the successful launch within the territory
Develop territory-specific account plans to identify, assess, and prioritize opportunities by coordinating a local integrated field team
Serve as a subject matter expert and resource to customers through clinically relevant disease and product information
Create demand for the product launch
Communicate approved resources to healthcare professionals, including marketing materials, payer information, formulary coverage, patient support services, and educational programs
Develop business relationships with strategic IDNs and hospitals, cardiology clinics, and specialty pharmacies
Work synergistically with internal stakeholders and external customers to address patients' unmet needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree is required
5+ years experience in biotech/pharma sales required
Expertise in evaluation of territory market trends and strategic planning that drives results and exceeds sales objectives is required
Experience selling to complex accounts, identifying influential stakeholders, and meeting patient needs is required
Clinical acumen with a passion for understanding and championing the needs of customers and their patients, required
Agree to credentialing requirements for access to academic institutions, medical facilities, and organizations that are in the assigned territory is required
Willing and able to overnight travel 25% to 75% depending on business needs and geography is required
Ability to demonstrate an acceptable driving record and valid drivers license to operate a company vehicle
Experience as a rep with sole ownership of the territory is highly preferred
Cardiology, rare disease, or specialty product experience is preferred
Specialty product launch experience is preferred
Experience with patient service hubs and specialty pharmacy distribution is preferred
Knowledge of KOLs and key accounts within assigned territory is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity in the form of stock options and/or restricted stock units
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
401k retirement benefits with employer match
Learning stipends
Wellness stipends
Paid time off