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Pain Territory Account Manager - Los Angeles, CA South

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
September 03, 2026
Full-time
On-site
United States
Sales
Role: Pain Territory Account Manager responsible for building relationships with key hospital decision makers and HCPs to promote JOURNAVX, a selective NaV1.8 inhibitor for acute pain. Objectives include securing formulary access, educating healthcare professionals on clinical benefits, and driving product adoption within hospital systems. Responsibilities involve developing strategic account plans, navigating formulary processes, managing stakeholder relationships across multiple hospital layers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams like Territory Business Managers. Qualifications: 5-7+ years in biotech or pharmaceutical sales, with hospital product launch experience preferred; 3+ years in account management leveraging institutional relationships; proficiency with CRM tools such as Veeva. High-value specifics include focus on hospital/institutional settings, experience with formulary management, protocols, pathways, and inpatient order sets, and familiarity with acute pain therapeutics. Travel expectations are up to 80%, including overnight travel; role requires residence within the territory and ability to work after hours as needed. The position reports to a Regional Field Leader, with a preference for experience calling on Hawaii.