Job Description:

Position Overview:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Defined Vehicle (SDV)
• System Architect to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in designing and
• implementing the architecture for our next-generation software-defined vehicles.
• This role requires a deep understanding of automotive systems, software development, and system integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements Analysis: Analyze customer and stakeholder requirements and derive system constraints for finding optimized solutions for software-defined vehicle systems.
• Design: Develop and define overall system HLD for software-defined vehicle systems, ensuring key constraints like safety, security, privacy, regulatory compliance along with scalability, reliability, and performance in mind.
• Apply a data-driven approach in evaluating design alternatives considering futuristic mindset and document the decisions.
• Interface Development: Develop system interfaces for signal oriented or service-oriented Architectures using standard interface definition language (IDL) and create comprehensive API documentation.
• System Modeling: Model system components using SysML/UML tools.
• DFMEA: Own and craft DFMEAs through the standard development process.
• Support product/feature validation and failure root cause analysis.
• System Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware components.
• Verification and validation: Ensure quality and reliability of software and hardware through rigorous testing and validation processes.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, ensuring best practices in software development and system design.
• Automation and Quality Measures: Champion automation of software and system quality measures at all stages – requirements, design, development, and integration – leveraging tools and techniques like TDD, Gherkin (BDD), TestRail, and Google Test.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Electrical or Electronics
• Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software architecture, system design, and integration within the automotive industry.
• 5 years of experience in Systems Engineering, preferably in the Automotive domain.
• 5 years of proven working experience in Software Engineering – embedded.
• 3 years of programming experience in C / C++ / Python.
• 3 years of work experience in Agile project involvement.
• Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and SAE standards.
• Familiarity with connected vehicle distributed systems, embedded automotive development boards (Qualcomm, Renesas, NXP, etc.).
• Knowledge of SysML and modeling language/tools.
• Automotive domain experience in component-level system design and integration using automotive network technologies (LIN, CAN, Ethernet)
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR software stack, Android software stack, domain controller architecture, and software-defined architecture.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like MQTT, gRPC, SOME/IP.
• Experience with unit, integration, regression, user testing, and load testing.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Great collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of embedded systems.
• Experience in functional safety and cybersecurity.
• Understanding of SOLID design principles and clean code practices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and developing automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of service-oriented architecture concepts, and microservices architecture principles.

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario.

This territory cover - : Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada

Summary of Job:

The Regional Account Manager (RAM) – Rare Disease is a critical commercial role responsible for expanding the diagnosed patient population and driving appropriate treatment initiation through education-driven, data-informed field engagement. This role is designed to complement existing Regional Business Manager (RBM) coverage by placing primary emphasis on new and earlier patient identification, diagnostic pathway enablement, and referral network activation.

In rare disease markets, where growth is driven by patient identification rather than market share shifts, the Regional Account Manager focuses on uncovering diagnostic gaps, enabling earlier disease recognition, and ensuring appropriate handoff of qualified patient opportunities to RBMs for treatment initiation and account execution. The RAM serves as a field integrator across the local ecosystem and works in close collaboration with Regional Business Managers and relevant cross-functional partners

Essential Functions:

Patient Identification & Diagnostic Enablement

• Identify rare disease patients through engagement with healthcare providers, including but not limited to IM/FP, General Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, and other non-traditional specialties
• Identify and address diagnostic gaps within targeted accounts that may delay or prevent accurate diagnosis
• Map, influence, and support local diagnostic and referral pathways to reduce time from disease suspicion to confirmed diagnosis
• Support appropriate use of diagnostic tools and specialist referrals, including utilization of approved HCP identification tools
• Serve as a field integrator to help ensure potential patients are identified throughout the diagnostic journey

Territory Strategy & Data-Driven Execution

• Develop and execute a business plan focused on patient identification and diagnostic activation
• Utilize claims data, internal analytics, Power BI mapping, and other approved data sources to identify high-probability patient opportunities
• Continuously refine targeting and territory strategy based on real-world outcomes, field insights, and performance metrics
• Analyze local and regional trends to inform short- and long-term business planning

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Regional Business Managers and appropriate cross-functional partners to ensure coordinated, compliant patient identification efforts
• Execute compliant transitions of qualified patient opportunities to RBMs for treatment initiation and account execution

Compliance & Professional Conduct

• Communicate all disease, diagnostic, and product-related information in a truthful, non-misleading manner consistent with company policies and all applicable laws and regulations
• Utilize only on-label, approved materials and seek guidance from management, Compliance, or Legal when uncertainty exists
• Adhere strictly to all regulatory, compliance, and company policies, including appropriate handling of confidential patient information

Success Metrics (KPIs)

Primary Metrics

• Number of newly identified and qualified patient opportunities
• Growth in confirmed diagnoses
• Expansion of new prescriber base
• Qualified patient transitions to RBMs

Secondary Metrics

• Conversion of qualified transitions to enrollment forms
• Contribution to new patient starts
• Percentage of transitions meeting defined qualification criteria (including pedigree relevance and confirmed referral pathway)
• Educational discussions, including speaker programs and conferences

Job Requirements:

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in science or business required. 

Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years of rare disease experience or experience selling in complex disease states preferred
• Demonstrated experience and success in patient identification, disease education, or complex diagnostic markets
• Proven ability to operate effectively in long-cycle sales environments
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable territory strategies
• Demonstrated ability to influence multiple stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration
• Residence within close proximity to assigned geography
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rare disease or other highly specialized therapeutic areas
• Demonstrated understanding of referral networks
• Strong business planning and strategic thinking capabilities
• Strong business development skills

Travel Requirements

• Requires up to approximately 70% domestic travel
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Position requires overnight domestic travel based on regional and territory needs

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems
• Comfortable with data visualization and analytics platforms

Non-Technical Skills

• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to collaborate within a multinational organization

The anticipated salary for this position will be $185,500 to $202,000. The actual salary offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs.

The listed salary is just one component of the overall compensation package. At Kyowa Kirin North America we provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• 401K with company matching
• Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes a Summer and Winter Shut-Down, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Service
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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