Senior Oncology Account Manager (OAM) – West Region-Remote- Minneapolis, Minnesota

IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology, and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease.

We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer.

At IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use teamwork to move science forward.

About the role

IDEAYA is seeking Senior Oncology Account Managers (OAM) to join our Commercial team. The Senior Oncology Account Manager serves as a strategic territory leader within a designated geographic region (Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota) with responsibility for leading the launch and adoption of darovasertib within their assigned geography. This role blends advanced scientific acumen with sophisticated account leadership to drive appropriate awareness and adoption within complex academic, community, and referral-based ecosystems.

The Senior OAM operates with a high degree of autonomy, managing the most strategically important accounts and serving as a trusted partner to multidisciplinary healthcare stakeholders across the treatment landscape. Through disciplined planning and enterprise collaboration, the Senior OAM builds durable relationships, activates referral pathways, and contributes meaningfully to regional and national commercial strategy. This is a field-based role requiring approximately 80% travel.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and maintain advanced knowledge of uveal melanoma, tumor biology, emerging clinical data, the competitive environment, and darovasertib's mechanism of action
• Independently develop and execute sophisticated territory and ecosystem-level account strategies to drive appropriate product utilization
• Leverage scientific knowledge and executive presence to cultivate peer-level relationships with leading academic oncologists, ocular specialists, and multidisciplinary stakeholders
• Translate complex clinical data into clear, compliant, and compelling product education tailored to each stakeholder
• Execute pre-launch and launch strategies in alignment with national brand objectives
• Identify, activate, and optimize referral networks across the patient journey
• Partner strategically with Medical Affairs, Value & Access, and Patient Services to optimally support complex accounts
• Act as the voice of the customer, delivering actionable insights to key internal stakeholders informing brand strategy, lifecycle planning, and future launch readiness
• Effectively utilize multiple sources of analytics and performance data to optimize resource deployment and account prioritization, and adapt execution plans accordingly
• Adhere to all administrative requirements, including budget management, expense report management, CRM call reporting and synchronization, within required timelines and company guidelines
• Ensure all promotional activities adhere to regulatory and ethical standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, biological sciences, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years pharmaceutical sales related experience; minimum 5+ years oncology sales experience
• Proven success launching a first-in-class or specialty oncology product in the U.S.
• Experience in rare disease, orphan oncology, or highly specialized markets strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to engage in high-level scientific dialogue with academic healthcare professionals
• Comprehensive understanding of the reimbursement process and fulfillment pathways for oral oncolytics, and ability to partner internally and externally to support patient access to IDEAYA’s therapies
• Proven track record managing complex, high-impact academic and community oncology accounts
• Strong analytic, strategic planning, and organizational skills
• High degree of autonomy, accountability, and professionalism
• Patient-centric mindset grounded in integrity and scientific rigor
• Overnight travel corresponding to territory size and needs, including occasional evening and weekend work for conferences
• Residence within assigned geographic region (Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota)

Core Competencies

• Scientific Credibility: Comfortable discussing complex mechanisms of action, clinical endpoints, and patient needs in an accessible and differentiated way
• Complex Selling Capability: Skilled at multi-stakeholder engagement in a complex disease state
• Collaboration: Thrives in cross-functional partnership within a lean organization
• Analytical Rigor: Uses data to drive prioritization and resource allocation
• Patient-Centric Mindset: Keeps patient needs at the heart of every decision
• Execution Excellence: Delivers results with urgency, agility, quality, and compliance

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (100% company-paid for employees and 90% company-paid for dependents)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Wellness programs
• Company discretionary short-term incentive plan participation
• Company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval)

Pay

The expected salary range for the role of Senior Oncology Account Manager is $187,000 - $231,000. The final salary offered will depend on several factors including experience, education, location, and performance during the interview process.

Schedule

• Field-based role with approximately 80% travel, including overnight stays and occasional evening/weekend work for conferences
• Position requires onsite presence at the Company’s facilities for training and meetings, with work-from-home flexibility
• Full vaccination for COVID-19 required (subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons)