Payer Account Director - Southeast

More than one million people in the United States today are fighting blood cancer. While a traditional allogeneic stem cell transplant has been the best hope for many, the transplant itself can prove fatal or lead to serious conditions, such as graft vs. host disease. Orca Bio is a commercial-stage biotechnology company redefining the transplant process by developing next-generation cell therapies with the goal of providing significantly better survival rates with dramatically fewer risks. With our purified, high-precision cell therapies we hope to not only replace patients' blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our US Payer Field team (Market Access) as an Account Director, covering the Southeast US. Key states include FL, GA, TN, KY, WV, NC, SC, AL, OK, MS, AR, LA, and part of TX. Key desired payer relationships includeAetna, FL Blue, and regional payers in these states. The primary objective of the Payer Account Director is to secure favorable coverage and reimbursement for all Orca Bio products through regional, national, and government payers. Account Directors are responsible for formulating and executing account plans engaging with both Regional and National Payer customers and working directly with targeted Academic Hospitals/Health Systems.  In collaboration with field sales team members, this role will be integral to onboarding treatment centers and supportin