Regional Accounts Associate Director, Neuromuscular – Southern California

Role: Regional Accounts Associate Director (RAAD), Neuromuscular, supporting key accounts within a designated geography in a hybrid, field-based capacity. Objectives include building strategic partnerships, driving demand for Novartis neuromuscular brands, and facilitating patient access to therapies in the rare disease space. Responsibilities encompass account management across the patient journey, stakeholder education on clinical data, developing tailored account strategies, and addressing access barriers by leveraging expertise in payer policies, reimbursement, and operational workflows. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Medical, Patient Services, and Commercial to optimize resource utilization and ensure seamless product access. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 8+ years in pharma, biotech, healthcare, or related industries, with significant experience in specialty or biologic therapy launches, patient access, and payer landscapes—preferably within the US healthcare ecosystem. Proven ability to manage large, complex accounts and build relationships across organizational levels is essential. Candidates must reside within the territory or within a reasonable commute, with a willingness to travel 60-80%. Preferred: 3+ years in rare disease or specialty biopharma, experience supporting product launches, and familiarity with institutional selling in neuromuscular indications. Work setup is hybrid, with frequent travel within broad geographic coverage.