Kidney Territory Account Manager (New Haven, CT)
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
August 29, 2026
Full-time
On-site
United States
Sales
Role: Kidney Territory Account Manager (KTAM), responsible for building relationships with nephrologists and specialty kidney clinics, and managing a defined territory to promote biopharma products in rare, complex kidney diseases. Objectives include developing strategic plans, educating healthcare professionals on disease states and product attributes, and understanding market dynamics to improve patient care. Responsibilities encompass stakeholder mapping, account management, and cross-functional collaboration, with adherence to regulatory and compliance standards. Requirements include a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience in kidney or rare diseases, product launch experience preferred, and proven success in complex sales environments. High-value biopharma specifics: focus on nephrology, specialty kidney clinics, with extensive travel (up to 80%), and working in a highly matrixed environment. Location: must reside within the territory with travel up to 80%, including overnight. Skills include clinical disease and product knowledge, relationship building, strategic planning, and proficiency in IT tools such as Veeva CRM. Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and ethical standards, with a passion for patient care.