National Account Manager - North California
Akebia Therapeutics
August 19, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Francisco, CA)
Worldwide
Sales
Role: National Account Manager (NAM) focusing on renal therapeutics, particularly Vafseo, managing strategic account plans to enhance market access and sales within dialysis organizations, nephrology practices, and integrated delivery networks. Responsibilities: develop and execute regional and national strategies, foster partnerships with dialysis providers and nephrology groups, support account adoption, communicate clinical and economic data effectively, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance teams; manage customer profiles; analyze data for impactful presentations; and promote Vafseo utilization. Travel up to 50% within the U.S. is required. Requirements: BA/BS, minimum 5 years in renal or similar therapeutic areas, proven account management skills. Preferred: 10+ years in biopharma, established relationships with dialysis providers/large nephrology practices, advanced planning, negotiation, and communication skills, with knowledge of renal reimbursement logistics, CMS TDAPA, and health economics. HighValue: renal disease, dialysis, nephrology, biologics/pharmaceuticals, strategic partnerships, U.S. regional focus, clinical and economic data communication, healthcare reimbursement, and compliance. WorkSetup: based in Cambridge, MA, transitioning to Waltham, MA, with hybrid flexibility, travel up to 50%.