Neurology Account Director - Northeast
BioSpace · Home, KS · 4 days ago
RemoteRemoteBusiness Development$183k–$305k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Neurology Account Director (NAD) is a field-based institutional key account role responsible for driving the launch and ongoing commercial performance of Regeneron's C5 inhibitor for generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) within approximately 10 - 12 assigned academic medical centers (AMCs) infusion centers, and neuromuscular specialty centers.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage a portfolio of approximately 10 -12 AMCs and neuromuscular specialty centers within an assigned U.S. region, serving as the institutional commercial lead.
- Develop and execute comprehensive account plans for each institution, including formulary strategy, stakeholder mapping, competitive positioning, and patient access pathways.
- Navigate complex institutional buying environments including P&T committees, pharmacy contracting, hospital administration, and infusion center operations.
- Build and maintain deep, trust-based relationships with neurology department heads, treating neurologists, clinical pharmacists, infusion nurses, and medical directors.
- Formulary & Market Access Pull-Through Lead formulary and pathway submissions and P&T committee presentations at targeted institutions, positioning the C5 inhibitor for preferred or unrestricted formulary status.
- Partner with Market Access National and Payer Account Directors to align institutional contracting with broader payer strategy and resolve prior authorization barriers.
- Coordinate with specialty pharmacy partners and Patient Services hub to ensure seamless reimbursement workflows for buy-and-bill infusion products.
- Track formulary status, pull-through metrics, and access barriers across all assigned accounts; escalate systemic issues with data-driven recommendations.
- Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in neuromuscular medicine within assigned territory, in coordination with Medical Affairs.
- Represent Regeneron at national and regional neurology congresses (AAN, MGFA), medical education events, and institutional grand rounds as appropriate.
- Maintain detailed CRM records and account intelligence; leverage IQVIA/Symphony Health data for prescriber-level targeting and performance measurement.
- Track and report on KPIs including accounts engaged, formulary inclusions achieved, patient switches, revenue per account, and competitive share of voice.
- Prepare and present quarterly business reviews to the Executive Director, highlighting account progress, barriers, competitive dynamics, and resource needs.
- Contribute to territory realignment recommendations and Year 2 expansion planning based on field-level market intelligence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; PharmD, RN, or advanced degree in life sciences strongly preferred.
- Minimum 10-12+ years institutional sales, market access, or account management experience in pharmaceutical/biotech.
- Demonstrated experience with hospital/AMC formulary processes, P&T committee engagement, and institutional buy-and-bill contracting.
- Track record of success in rare disease, neurology, or specialty biologic sales/account management, ideally including launch experience.
- Strong clinical acumen with the ability to engage physicians, pharmacists, and medical directors in scientifically rigorous conversations.
- Experience executing competitive switch or conversion strategies in institutional settings.
- Proficiency with CRM systems and commercial analytics platforms (IQVIA, Symphony Health, specialty pharmacy data).
- Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder account relationships independently with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to travel 60-70% within assigned territory, including overnight travel.
Qualifications
- Candidates must reside within the assigned territory.
Skills
- Deep clinical understanding of MG and neuromuscular diseases.
- Strategic account planning and execution.
- Stakeholder management and relationship building.
- Market access and payer strategy expertise.
- Competitive analysis and strategic positioning.
- CRM system proficiency.
- Analytics and reporting skills.
- Complex negotiation and advocacy skills.
- Leadership and team management.
Benefits
Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role:
- Annual bonuses or other incentive plans
- Equity awards
- Pension or retirement benefits
- 401(k) company match
- Health and wellness programs
- Fitness centers
- Insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
- Paid time off
- Family support benefits
Pay
$183,100.00 - $305,200.00 annually
Schedule
Remote role