Rare Conditions Account Manager

Role: Rare Condition Account Manager (RCAM) responsible for establishing and maintaining strategic relationships within key health systems to promote Ascendis' rare disease therapies. Primary objectives include driving education, product awareness, and therapy adoption among healthcare professionals, especially pediatric endocrinologists, geneticists, orthopedists, and pediatricians. Responsibilities encompass developing territory business plans to meet or exceed metrics, engaging with stakeholders across clinical, administrative, and care teams, and collaborating with cross-functional internal teams (Patient Services, Medical, Market Access, Marketing, HEOR) to align objectives. The role involves understanding rare disease market dynamics, policy changes, and competitor activity, while supporting product launches or ongoing access initiatives. Qualifications: a bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred), 5+ years in strategic account management or market access within biotech, rare disease, or specialty pharma, with demonstrated success influencing high-level stakeholders and driving product adoption. Must possess strong clinical and business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and proficiency with CRM tools like Salesforce. The candidate should have a deep understanding of specialty drug environments, including distribution, reimbursement models, and patient support systems. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with IDNs, PBMs, and specialty pharmacy operations, as well as experience managing a diverse product portfolio. The role requires the ability to travel approximately 70%, covering a large geographic area. This position offers a salary range of $195,000–$215,000, with potential for bonuses, company car, or allowances.