Rare Condition Account Manager Southeast

Role Summary

Rare Condition Account Manager (RCAM) to lead key relationships in the rare disease space, engaging with high value HCPs, executives, and other key stakeholders within Top Centers of Excellence in assigned Region. Primary focus on demand generation within Growth & Genetics portfolio, calling on Pediatric Endocrinologists, Geneticist, Orthopedics, and Pediatrics with experience accessing large health care systems. Field-based position covering the Southeast Region: DC, MD, VA, NC, SC, FL, GA, AL, LA.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for demand generation within the Growth & Genetics product portfolio and develop expert product and disease state knowledge to engage in face-to-face clinical dialogue with healthcare professionals
• Promote approved indications and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients
• Develop and execute a territory business plan to achieve or exceed sales goals
• Establish strategic relationships with key stakeholders in assigned centers of excellence and academic institutions to drive adoption of Ascendis products
• Lead cross-functional planning efforts to optimize access and adoption of rare disease therapies and identify referral networks within assigned customer segments
• Work collaboratively with internal teams (Patient Services, Marketing, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Market Access) to ensure alignment of goals and execution
• Provide field insights on emerging treatment trends, patient needs, and competitor activity to internal stakeholders
• Stay current on rare disease market trends, policy developments, patient advocacy, and competitive activity
• Experience launching or supporting ultra rare disease products
• Travel 70% and cover a large geographic area

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in strategic account management, market access, or health system-based sales in the rare disease, biotech, or specialty pharma sector
• Proven ability to engage and influence high-level stakeholders in centers of excellence and academic institutions with measurable impact on product access and revenue growth
• Demonstrated use of product knowledge to engage in customized discussions and in-person interactions based on customer needs
• Documented track record of consistent top performance
• Strong knowledge of rare disease market dynamics, distribution, patient support, care coordination, and reimbursement models
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills
• Strong clinical and business acumen with ability to craft patient-focused solutions
• Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and strategic account planning frameworks

Skills

• Clinical and business acumen for rare/orphan disease environments
• Executive level communication and stakeholder management
• Strategic account planning and territory management
• Cross-functional collaboration across Patient Services, Marketing, Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Market Access

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree required; advanced degree preferred

Additional Requirements

• Familiarity with integrated delivery networks (IDNs), PBMs, and specialty pharmacy operations (preferred)
• Ability to travel up to 70% and cover a large geographic area