National Sales Director, Cell Therapy & Transplant at CareDx, Inc.
United States
$335k - $360k
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">CareDx is a leading precision medicine diagnostics company advancing care in transplant, specialty oncology, and cell therapy. Through our innovative portfolio of molecular diagnostics, digital health solutions, AI-powered data and analytics, and patient support services, we partner with healthcare providers, patients, and biopharma organizations to help inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.</span></p> <div class="x_x_elementToProof"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">At CareDx, every employee has the opportunity to contribute to innovations that help transform patient care and improve lives.</span></div> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">The CareDx National Sales Director, Cell Therapy & Transplant is responsible for leading the commercial strategy, build-out, and performance of the Cell Therapy & Transplant sales organization. This leader will recruit, develop, and lead a team of field-based sales professionals supporting the successful launch and growth of AlloHeme and future CareDx cell therapy and transplant molecular testing offerings.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">The National Sales Director will establish the sales infrastructure, performance metrics, account segmentation strategies, and field execution model necessary to drive adoption across hematology-oncology, blood and marrow transplant, and cell therapy centers nationwide. Success in this role requires a strong combination of strategic leadership, large account selling expertise, commercial launch experience, and deep knowledge of the hematology-oncology landscape.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">This individual will work closely with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Customer Experience, Sales Operations, Training, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment on commercial strategy and execution. The role reports directly to the VP, Cell Therapy & Transplant.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Essential Duties & Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Commercial Strategy & Launch Leadership</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Develop and execute the national sales strategy for AlloHeme and future Cell Therapy & Transplant products to achieve revenue growth, market adoption, and customer engagement objectives. Establish launch plans, account prioritization strategies, territory design, and execution frameworks that maximize commercial success.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Build and Lead a High-Performing Sales Organization</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Recruit, hire, onboard, develop, and retain a team of high-performing Cell Therapy & Transplant Sales Representatives. Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and performance excellence while providing ongoing coaching and professional development.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Establish Sales Processes, Metrics & Infrastructure</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Develop and implement sales processes, performance metrics, forecasting methodologies, CRM standards, and business operating rhythms. Monitor leading and lagging indicators of success and drive continuous improvement across the organization.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Strategic Account Leadership</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Develop national and regional strategies for engaging large academic medical centers, cellular therapy programs and NCI-designated cancer centers. Support the field team in navigating complex stakeholder environments and removing barriers to adoption.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Large Account Selling & Market Development</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Partner with sales representatives on key opportunities, executive-level customer engagements, and complex account strategies. Lead efforts to secure adoption within major transplant and hematologic malignancy centers while expanding CareDx's presence in the cell therapy and transplant market.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Forecasting & Business Management</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Own national sales forecasting, pipeline management, territory performance reviews, and business planning processes. Deliver accurate forecasts and actionable insights to executive leadership regarding performance trends, opportunities, and risks.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Cross-Functional Collaboration</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Partner closely with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Customer Experience, Sales Operations, Training, and Product Management teams to develop customer-centric solutions, generate market insights, and ensure successful execution of commercial objectives.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Market Intelligence & Customer Insights</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Maintain deep knowledge of the evolving cell therapy and transplant landscape, including emerging clinical practices, competitive diagnostics, reimbursement dynamics, and unmet customer needs. Translate market insights into actionable solutions that address customer needs.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Team Development & Performance Management</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures. Conduct regular coaching, field rides, business reviews, and talent development activities to maximize individual and team performance. Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, providing ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance team performance.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Qualifications:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Minimum 12 years of healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or specialty pharmaceutical sales experience</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Minimum 5–7 years of people management experience with demonstrated success building and leading high-performing sales teams</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Experience launching new products or commercial organizations preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Prior hematology-oncology sales experience required</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Experience supporting bone marrow transplant and/or cellular therapy including CAR-T strongly preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Demonstrated experience selling into large academic medical centers, hospitals, health systems, and complex oncology centers</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Proven experience developing sales processes, performance metrics, forecasting systems, and business operating frameworks</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Strong track record of strategic account management and navigating multi-stakeholder buying environments</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Experience managing complex, long-cycle sales processes and achieving commercial growth objectives</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Diagnostic, molecular diagnostics, genomic testing, or laboratory services experience preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Operations functions</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and organizational skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Proficiency with Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial analytics tools</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Ability to travel approximately 50–75% nationally</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Key Characteristics:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Results Driven</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Strategic Leadership</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Team Builder & Talent Developer</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Strategic Account Management mindset</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Patient Focus & Customer-centricity</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Sense of Urgency</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Strong Communication Skills & Executive Presence</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Adaptability & Resilience</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Data Driven Decision Making</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Additional Details: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so they take even greater care of our patients. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Our competitive Total Rewards package for US Employees includes:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Competitive base salary and incentive compensation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">401(k) savings plan match</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Employee Stock Purchase Plan</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Pre-tax commuter benefits</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">And more!</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Please refer to our page to view detailed benefits at <a href="https://caredx.com/company/careers/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">https://caredx.com/company/careers</span></span></a></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">In addition, we have a Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy that allows up to 30 days of paid leave annually to a full-time employee who makes the selfless act of donating an organ or bone marrow.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">With products that are making a difference in the lives of transplant patients today and a promising pipeline for the future, it’s an exciting time to be part of the CareDx team. 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The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. CareDx is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.</span></p></div><div class="title">Remote: US Only roles</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$335,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$360,000 USD</span></div></div></div>
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