Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Orca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company focused on redefining the transplant process through next-generation cell therapies. The Orca-T Activation Manager will serve as the primary liaison between Orca Bio and hospitals, managing relationships and supporting the onboarding of Authorized Treatment Centers (ATCs) to ensure effective use of investigational therapies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for onboarding ATCs
• Develop deep, trusted relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders (including clinicians, operational leads, and executives)
• Maintain detailed account profiles and capture insights for each site
• Lead site onboarding activities including qualification, training, and workflow setup
• Serve as the on-the-ground expert for feasibility of Orca logistics and operational readiness from Donor Collection to Product infusion
• Oversee training activities related to product handling, including Chain of Identity (COI) and Chain of Custody (COC) compliance
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Account Managers, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Quality, Marketing) to support ATC needs and resolve barriers to treatment
• Facilitate communication of the latest operational updates to ATCs
• Analyze onboarding activities and timelines to proactively identify opportunities to optimize site onboarding and activation
• Gather and share key ATC insights and feedback from ATCs with internal stakeholders to help inform strategy and operations
• Represent Orca Bio at key conferences and professional meetings as needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required; advanced degree in a scientific or business field preferred
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in healthcare, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment, preferably in cell therapy
• Proven track record in account management, preferably in oncology, hematology, or cell therapy
• Strong operational understanding of academic medical centers and/or BMT transplant centers
• MBA or related advanced degree
• 5+ years of experience in hematology/oncology or bone marrow transplantation
• Previous experience launching or supporting cell or gene therapy products
• Familiarity with site operations, patient access pathways, and clinical treatment logistics
• Prior experience working in cross-functional field-based teams

Benefits

• Pre-IPO equity
• Annual bonus
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• PTO
• 401(k) plan
• Life and accidental death and disability coverage
• Parental leave benefits
• Subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations

Company Overview

• Orca Bio is a clinical-stage cell therapy company dedicated to delivering curative medicine to patients. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.orcabio.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Orca Bio has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.