Account Manager, Burn Care
Vericel® Corporation · Irvine, CA · 1 mo ago
Business Development$160k–$200k/yrFull-time
About the Role
Vericel is seeking an Account Manager, Burn Care to drive the adoption and utilization of NexoBrid and Epicel within an assigned territory. This is a quota-carrying sales role accountable for achieving or exceeding territory sales objectives while delivering a high-quality customer experience and maintaining patient welfare as the highest priority. Geography: Southern California (San Diego, Orange County, LA, Fresno).
Core Responsibilities
- Sales Execution & Business Development: Achieve or exceed assigned territory sales goals and performance objectives; develop and execute strategic territory business plans aligned with sales targets and market potential; identify and prioritize high-value accounts and opportunities for new business and account growth; use customer segmentation, targeting, and account planning to drive product adoption and utilization; develop existing accounts while proactively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities; monitor territory performance and market dynamics and adjust plans to maximize business results.
- Account Management & Market Access: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clinical, administrative, and economic stakeholders within burn centers and hospital systems; navigate complex hospital procurement, formulary, and product-access processes to support appropriate product availability and utilization; present to Value Analysis Committees (VAC), Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committees, and other hospital stakeholders as appropriate; partner with Market Access and Reimbursement teams to address customer access, coverage, billing, coding, and payment needs; monitor product utilization and coordinate with appropriate internal partners to support consistent product availability.
- Customer & Clinical Engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact for burn centers, including surgeons, nurses, hospital administrators, and other key stakeholders; provide approved product education and coordinate appropriate clinical support to facilitate product adoption and utilization; partner closely with Burn Clinical Specialists to support customer needs surrounding case activity and appropriate product use; identify, develop, and maintain relationships with clinical champions to support sustained engagement and utilization; maintain current knowledge of Vericel Burn Care products, approved materials, relevant clinical information, and the competitive environment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Burn Clinical Specialists, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Reimbursement, and other internal partners to develop and execute account strategies; coordinate appropriate internal resources to address customer needs and advance business opportunities; share market insights, competitive intelligence, customer feedback, and emerging opportunities to inform broader commercial strategy; maintain accurate and timely account, opportunity, and activity information within applicable company systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
- 3–5+ years of successful sales experience with hospital-based specialty healthcare products, ideally within burn care, wound care, surgery, or a related therapeutic area.
- Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding sales goals in a hospital and/or operating room environment.
- Proven ability to develop new business opportunities, grow existing accounts, and successfully manage a complex sales territory.
- Strong understanding of hospital systems, surgical procedures, and sterile field protocols.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient welfare and connecting appropriate patients with therapies that may benefit them.
- Strong complex account management skills, including the ability to identify decision-makers, develop clinical champions, and navigate multiple stakeholders.
- Understanding of healthcare reimbursement, including billing, coding, coverage, and payment.
- Experience navigating hospital procurement, formulary, VAC, and P&T processes.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze territory performance and translate insights into effective account strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the assigned territory, including regular daily travel and occasional overnight and weekend travel.
Pay
The salary range is $160,000 to $200,000 annually. Bonus, incentive pay, equity and benefits may be provided in addition to base compensation.