Regional Business Manager - Northern Texas

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Sales Representative to lead the commercial launch of our groundbreaking in vivo CRISPR therapy for hereditary angioedema (HAE). This role represents a career-defining opportunity to pioneer the commercialization of the first-ever, single treatment gene editing therapy.

Responsibilities

• Territory Management & Account Development
• Territory Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive territory plans targeting immunologists, allergists, emergency medicine physicians, and specialized HAE treatment centers
• Account Prioritization: Identify and prioritize high-value accounts based on HAE patient volume, prescriber influence, and institutional capabilities
• Relationship Building: Establish trusted advisor relationships with key opinion leaders, clinical champions, and administrative decision-makers
• Pipeline Management: Maintain robust sales pipeline tracking opportunities from initial awareness through patient treatment completion
• Scientific Education & Communication
• CRISPR Technology Education: Educate healthcare providers on in vivo CRISPR gene editing mechanisms, differentiating from ex vivo cell therapies and traditional treatments
• MOA Differentiation: Clearly articulate the unique mechanism of action compared to prophylactic treatments, complement inhibitors, and plasma-derived therapies
• Clinical Data Presentation: Present Phase III efficacy and safety data
• Technology Positioning: Address misconceptions about CRISPR safety and differentiate from previous gene therapy launches
• Disease Education: educate healthcare providers about unmet needs affecting disease management and treatment burden
• Competitive Differentiation
• Competitive Intelligence: Maintain deep understanding of competitive landscape and emerging therapies
• Value Proposition Development: Articulate differentiated value propositions versus existing HAE treatments and other gene therapies
• Objection Handling: Proactively address concerns about CRISPR technology, permanent genetic modification, and single-treatment cost
• Company Differentiation
• Position organization as innovative leader with superior clinical acumen

Requirements

• HAE Understanding: Comprehensive knowledge of hereditary angioedema pathophysiology, treatment landscape, and unmet medical needs
• CRISPR/Gene Therapy Familiarity: Understanding of gene editing technologies, genetic medicines, and regulatory requirements
• Clinical Data Interpretation: Ability to analyze and present complex clinical trial data and real-world evidence

Skills & Competencies

• Scientific Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse healthcare audiences
• Customer Alignment & Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders
• Problem Solving: Creative approach to overcoming access barriers and treatment implementation challenges
• Collaboration and Learning: Nurtures internal relationships and facilitates collaboration to establish trust and support from others
• Growth Mindset: Remain open to change and demonstrate a willingness to try new approaches to achieve better results
• Competitive Mindset: Engages in bold conversations, handles objections, and asks for the business
• Execution and Results: Demonstrates a business owner mindset and takes action to exceed expectations. Develops and executes on a comprehensive business plan to maximize customer and patient impact

Personal Attributes

• Innovation Mindset: Passion for pioneering new treatment paradigms and improving patient outcomes
• Resilience: Ability to persist through lengthy sales cycles and overcome technology-related objections
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust strategies based on market feedback and competitive dynamics
• Integrity: Unwavering commitment to ethical sales practices and regulatory compliance
• Patient Focus: Genuine commitment to improving lives of patients with rare genetic diseases

EEOC Statement

Intellia believes in a diverse environment, and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.