National Account Manager

Company Overview
ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient’s natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system. Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient’s immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.
Why ImmunityBio?
• ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
• Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
• Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The National Account Manager leads, supports and provides input into the vision, strategy, analysis, tactical implementation plans and opportunity for securing reimbursement with commercial and government payers for promoted products. The ability to work in a dynamic, changing marketplace to meet corporate and patient needs is essential. This role will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Analytics, and Medical to ensure alignment of strategies and priorities.

Essential Functions

• Cover all accounts in geographical region which includes commercial and government payers as well as integrated delivery networks (IDNs) and group purchasing organizations (GPOs). 
• Provide extensive understanding of managed markets, both pharmacy and medical covered products
• Partner on cross functional teams in collaboration of new product launches
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Medicare, MAC, Medicaid Fee for Services experience as well as established payer relationships at the national and regional commercial health plans.
• Communicate complex information to multiple stakeholders
• Develop product access strategies and tactics for specific managed markets customer segments and payer channels to support the launch planning process for pipeline products.
• Execute comprehensive payer specific reimbursement strategic plans and resolve payer access and reimbursement issues
• Identify competitive threats and develop response strategies to ensure optimal payer access for products.
• Comply with all applicable laws and ImmunityBio’s policies and procedures.
• Performs other projects and duties as requested.

Education & Experience

• BA in Business or Life Sciences, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the US pharma/biotech industry
• 5+ years of working with customers in a Market Access capacity

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to manage complexities and ambiguity in a fast-growing biotech environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others
• Excellent understanding of US payer environment, payer market dynamics, and payer marketing principles
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate
• Conducts self with high integrity, trust and ethical standards
• Must possess a strong sense of accountability
• Strong Medicare knowledge
• Extensive understanding managed markets, both pharmacy and medical covered products
• Proven success in new product launches
• Must fully comply to all applicable laws and with ImmunityBio’s policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate complex information to multiple stakeholders

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• Willingness to travel up to 60%
• Remote, field-based position

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The annual base pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

$215,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $240,000 (highly experienced) annually

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options • Health and Financial Wellness Programs • Employer Assistance Program (EAP) • Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • 529 Education Savings Program • Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks • Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays • Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO • Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day • We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

ImmunityBio is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date. ImmunityBio may also mandate that its employees receive vaccine boosters, and all accommodation laws will be followed.