Strategic Accounts Director - West
Company: Intellia Therapeutics
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Why Join Intellia? Our mission is to develop curative genome
editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of
people living with severe and life-threatening diseases. Beyond our
science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt,
Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We
have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together.
We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We
welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative
solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the
promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it
done. We wantall ofour people to go beyond what is possible. We
aren’t constrained by typical end rails, and we aren’t out to just
“treat” people. We’re all in this for something more. We’re driven
to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of
what we can do together. How You Will Achieve More: We areseekingan
experienced and visionary Strategic AccountsDirector to lead the
enablement and optimization of treatmentsitesdelivering our
transformativeCRISPRtherapy to patients.Reporting to theSenior
Director,Strategic Accounts Team Leadthis role will lead a new team
of 6 to 8 strategic accountliaisonswho will profile and prioritize
treatment sites pre-launch including stakeholder
mapping,capabilityand capacity assessments, and developing care
pathways supporting the patient to product journey.Following
launch, this role will ensure this team leads treatmentpull-through
including procurement, delivery, and administration of therapy.The
ideal candidate brings a strong background intreatment site
activation, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for building
infrastructure that supports patient access toone-time therapies.
This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the first-ever
commercialization of an in vivo one-time CRISPR based therapy,
requiring a leader who can build and inspire high-performing teams
while navigating uncharted territory in genetic medicine. The ideal
candidate is a strategist with a strong entrepreneurial spirit,
collaborative mindset, and a deep commitment to Intellia’s core
values: One, Explore, Disrupt, and Deliver. Responsibilities: Team
Leadership & Development Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing
team of Strategic AccountLiaisonsfocused on activating treatment
sites, building operational care pathways, and infusion
capabilities to ensure pull-through and administration of Intellia
therapies Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and
development plans to support team growth and success. Foster a
culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous
improvement. Strategic Leadership Define and drive the strategy for
treatment site enablement, ensuring alignment withsales,
medical,patient services,marketing, commercial operations,andmarket
access Develop a roadmap for treatment centeractivation,
operational excellence, and long-term scalability. Serve as a
thought leader and internal advocate for treatment center needs
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner withSales, Medical
Affairs,Market Access,Marketing,CommercialOperations, and Patient
Services to ensure seamless treatment centeractivation andsupport.
Represent the treatment center function in leadership forums and
strategic planning discussions. Partner with commercial leadership
toprovideupdates on performanceand site activation Operational
Excellence Oversee the development and implementation of
standardized processes for treatment centerprofiling,
qualification, and training Monitor treatment center performance
and drive continuous improvement in key metrics such as turnaround
time, compliance, and capacityutilization. Ensure adherence to
regulatory and quality standards across all treatment center
activities. External Engagement Build andmaintainstrong
relationships with treatment center leadership, includingC-suite,
P&T committee members, pharmacy leadership, and revenue cycle
managers. Serve as a senior point of contact for escalations,
strategic partnerships, and long-term planning with key
institutions. Represent the company at industry forums,
conferences, and working groups related totreatment site readiness
and enablement. Supervisory Responsibilities Build and lead a new
team focused onsite andtreatment center strategy and operations.
Optimizeteam structure, roles, and responsibilities to support
current and future business needs. Lead recruitment, onboarding,
and development of team members. Foster a collaborative, inclusive,
and high-performance culture that encourages innovation and
accountability. Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance
management to ensure team success and professional growth. About
You: Collaborate with human resources to attract, hire, develop,
and motivate top industry talent to ensure the highest performance
standards. Proventrack recordof successfully partnering cross
functionally to build and lead the establishment ofa newfunction
and organizational capabilities. Management and oversight of
functional budget and resourcing Proventrack recordof introducing
novel, impactful approaches that challenge convention and
accelerate the delivery of innovative therapies to patients.
Ability to engage with C-Level stakeholders Project management and
cross functional coordination experience Ability to navigate
complex health systems Experience leading site activation in cell
and gene therapy History of engagingmultiple internal and external
stakeholdersand building strong partnerships with them Demonstrates
outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the
ability to influence others and build strong relationships across a
diverse stakeholder landscape. Deep understanding of the
stakeholder ecosystem within treatment sites including health
systems, IDNs, and hospitals Proven ability to lead teams, manage
complex projects, and influence across a matrixed organization.
Experience launching and scaling capabilitiesfor complex,high-cost,
buy-and-bill therapies Results-driven self-starter witha strong
senseof accountability, performance orientation, and the ability to
collaborate effectively across functional teams. Organized and
logical with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities, with a
high degree of flexibility to pivot as needed Bachelor’s degree in
life sciences, business, healthcare administration, or related
field; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD)a plus. 10 years of
experience in biotech/pharma,health systems,and treatment site
activation for high-cost, buy andbill,HCP administered therapies,
with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role. Ideally, the
candidate will have experience with one-time therapies LI-SV1
LI-Hybrid Covid-19 Vaccination Policy: All Intellia employees,
regardless of work location, are expected to follow all applicable
federal, state, and local public health regulations and guidelines,
and are strongly encouraged to follow all public health
recommendations, including being vaccinated for COVID-19. EEOC
Statement: Intellia believes in a diverse environment, and is
committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and
qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment,
hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for
reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age,
sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any
other legally protected status. Intellia will make reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities,
in accordance with applicable law. Applications are accepted on a
rolling basis, and will continue to be accepted until the position
is filled at which point the position will be taken down. The base
salary for this position is expected to range between $225,000.00 -
$275,000.00 USD per year. The salary offered is determined based on
a range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant
education and training, overall related experience, specialized,
rare or in-demand skill sets, internal comparators and other
business needs. Upon joining Intellia, your salary will be reviewed
periodically and additional factors such as time in role and
performance will be considered. Intellia may change the published
salary range based on company and market factors. Additional
compensation includes a performance-based annual cash bonus, a new
hire equity grant, and eligibility to be considered for annual
equity awards the value of which are determined annually at the
Company’s discretion. For more information about Intellia’s
benefits, please click here .
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