Senior Oncology Account Manager, Hematology - Kansas City
Company: Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Location: Topeka
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal
Career site. Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company
whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and
their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing
medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or
no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed
medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and
epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our
patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering
research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of
innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is
headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development
laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple
countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit
www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information. The Leukemia &
Transplant Oncology Account Manager is responsible for direct
promotion of Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ products, and the development
and management of business relationships with therapeutic
specialists within an assigned geographical territory. The Senior
Oncology Account Manager (OAM) is an integral part of the
commercial team that includes all personnel dedicated to the sales
and marketing functions. The Senior Oncology Account Manager will
implement Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ marketing strategies and marketing
tactics to achieve sales goals through short-term and long-term
objectives. This position reports directly to the Regional Sales
Manager. Key Skills: Strategic Account Management: Customer
Understanding Possess strong sales analytics capabilities with
demonstrated understanding of prescribing and purchasing decision
processes and any marked differences from national trends
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of: Internal customer business
models - how profit is generated, business and financial risks,
cost impacts of managing patient care External customers - current
reimbursement landscape/ managed care, payer issues and trends, and
other factors which inform the development of one’s annual
territory business plan Gain understanding of customer needs
through thorough research and analysis to understand the specific
needs and requirement of each customer/and or account Identify key
stakeholders within the account and understand their roles,
priorities, motivations and patient needs Proven excellence to
leverage all available resources - dashboards, alerts, omnichannel
reports, speaker programs, conference attendance Actively gain
customer insights and provide timely feedback to cross-functional
partners and regional sales manager regarding account business
trends, changes in the therapeutic landscape, performance, industry
issues and business opportunities and obstacles Strategic Planning:
Keep the needs and expectations of the customer/patients at the
forefront of all that we do Define clear, measurable objectives
that align both with the company goals and the goals and needs of
the customer Develop tailored strategies and tactics to address the
unique needs and challenges of each customer Determine the
resources required to execute the strategic account plan
effectively Continuously review and adjust the strategic account
plan based on activities, feedback, changing market conditions and
evolving customer needs Develop and implement customized account
strategic plans with clear next steps, specific strategies and
tactics and appropriate utilization of resources while meeting the
needs of our customers Demonstrated collaborative efforts with
cross-functional teams including marketing, medical affairs and
market access to align and execute on account strategies to achieve
common business objectives Work with customer facing colleagues to
facilitate achievement of the respective functional tactical
objectives Recognize changes in the work environment to ensure
effective development and implementation of alternate plans to
achieve objectives, modify call plan/business plan activities as
needed Strong ability to identify patterns and trends from
multi-source data (OmniChannel) for divergent collaborative problem
solving Teamwork & Collaboration: Maintain an enterprise mindset
and cross-functional thinking to maximize one Jazz customer
engagement Highly effective at leveraging cross-functional
partnerships with marketing, medical affairs and market access with
the goal to advance Business Unit and organizational interests
Engage and align with cross-functional partners to mobilize
resources and ideas to deliver to successfully meet customer and
patient needs Actively shares insights and best practices across
the team; demonstrates trust in others by consistently finding
opportunities to contribute to their effectiveness and impact Work
effectively with customer facing colleagues to facilitate
achievement of the respective functional teams tactical objectives
Lead where appropriate as the main point of contact for designated
accounts and collaborate with cross-functional partners to create a
streamlined, organized interface between account stakeholders and
all field facing colleagues Selling Effectiveness: Effective
promotion of Jazz Pharmaceuticals Adult Oncology products to
physicians and other health care providers within the designated
area at both community and Academic centers Institute a
network-selling mindset to customer relationships, seeing them as
part of a connected healthcare ecosystem to broaden connections
across an account Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive
landscape, and clinical developments in oncology to effectively
communicate product differentiation and value proposition Ability
to adapt quickly to new tools and resources for successful customer
engagement; leverages analytics to assist with developing insights
and next best action plans Identify, establish and maintain strong
relationships with key physicians, health care providers and
organizations within assigned territory Product and Scientific
Knowledge: Educate physicians and other health care professionals
about Jazz Pharmaceuticals product(s), providing the most current
information about the approved indications for the company’s
products within the current disease areas of focus: pediatric and
young adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and bone marrow
transplant Demonstrates a superior level of effectiveness in
communicating, educating, and consulting across multiple disease
states Effectively and appropriately responds to the customer’s
questions about other approved products/therapies, based on the
clinical information contained in the package insert and per
company compliance guidelines Demonstrate to customers and internal
team members a high level of clinical knowledge of a) the disease
state, and b) Jazz product(s), based on the clinical information
contained in the package insert Demonstrates confidence in
appropriately challenging prescribers about treatment decisions
associated with assigned product Execution: Participate in
organizing and facilitating meetings for the exchange of medical
and product information in line with the company’s policies,
regulatory and legal requirements Represent company at live and
virtual conferences, attend company meetings, educational events,
training programs and functions as needed Utilize CRM tools to
effectively manage customer interactions, track sales activities
and maintain accurate territory records Present a positive and
professional image of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and ensure activities
are consistent with and enhance the company’s ethical
pharmaceutical marketing policies and procedures Special projects
as assigned Comply with all legal/regulatory guidelines of the
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Prescription Drug Marketing Act,
the Pharma Code, OIG guidelines, and all other applicable federal
and state regulations Perform all activities within allocated
budget Required Experience Four-year college/university degree
Experience in Oncology Excellent verbal and written communication
skills with an effective presentation style both in face to face
and virtual interactions to connect and build credibility with
healthcare professionals Ability to meet territorial travel
requirements Preferred Experience Post-graduate business school
study, training Minimum of 5 years in the oncology market Strong
clinical, technical and scientific knowledge of product(s);
applicable disease states desired Strategic thinker who can drive a
strategic account business plan Strong key account management
experience working in complex academic and community accounts,
identifying influential stakeholders, and working with them to
better serve patients Demonstrated history of strong business
acumen, problem solving, effective prioritization, account
management and effective sales data analytics skills Skillful in
fostering teamwork and collaboration in cross-functional account
management Results oriented with a proactive and Self-motivated
approach to driving sales growth Experience with pediatric and
young adult ALL and bone marrow transplant highly preferred Key
Account & Market dynamics knowledge Description of Physical Demands
Frequent travel between meeting sites Frequently operating a
computer, printer, telephone and other similar office machinery
Frequent interactions with external contacts in their office
environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes,
vibrations and temperature changes Frequent computer laptop or
tablet use, not usually at a workstation Responsibilities may
require a work schedule that may include working outside of
“normal” work hours, in order to meet business demands Frequent
public contact requiring appropriate business apparel LI-Remote
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or
any characteristic protected by law. FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable
compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with
total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this
role, the full and complete base pay range is: $155,200.00 -
$232,800.00 Individual compensation paid within this range will
depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant
experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is
to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the
candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay
framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity
considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions.
This range will be reviewed on a regular basis. At Jazz, your base
pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The
successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary
annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the
role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash
Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary
equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive
Plan. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate
in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to,
medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan,
and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits
offerings please click here:
https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html .
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