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Clinical Sales Specialist - New Orleans

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals
September 01, 2026
Full-time
On-site
New Orleans, LA
$200,000 - $200,000 USD yearly
Sales
Role: Clinical Sales Specialist supporting the launch of rilonacept for recurrent pericarditis in the Denver territory, focusing on healthcare provider education, customer engagement, and business growth. Responsibilities include developing strategic territory plans, achieving launch goals, educating cardiologists and rheumatologists on drug features, safety, administration, and patient services, and building relationships with key thought leaders. The role requires collaboration with medical and payer teams, maintaining customer profiles, and promoting Kiniksaโ€™s brand image through scientific engagement and meetings. Qualifications: Bachelorโ€™s degree with 5+ years of biopharma sales experience, especially in specialty therapeutics; experience in device demonstration, reconstitution, and injections; proven success in strategic account management; strong stakeholder collaboration skills; and willingness to travel up to 75%. Preferred: cardiology experience and experience with new drug launches. HighValue: biopharma sales, specialty therapeutics, cardiology, recurrent pericarditis, drug launch, provider education, patient services, and extensive travel.