Role Summary
Rare Metabolic Account Specialist II focusing on engaging healthcare professionals across the patient care continuum for individuals with a rare musculoskeletal disorder. Requires a seasoned biopharmaceutical sales professional capable of delivering clinically driven messages to rheumatologists, medical geneticists, orthopedic specialists, dentists/oral surgeons, pediatricians, and primary care physicians. This role emphasizes building trust-based relationships and contributing to a niche therapeutic area within a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key liaison between the company and healthcare professionals involved in the care of individuals with a rare musculoskeletal disorder.
- Develop and implement account-specific strategies to drive awareness and adoption of the company’s therapeutic solutions within the rare disease market.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare providers, and other decision-makers to align with patient care goals.
- Apply clinical knowledge and market insights to deliver compliant, solution-oriented messaging to healthcare professionals.
- Partner with internal cross-functional teams to align on strategies and complete account-level plans effectively.
- Act as a resource for HCPs and their staff, providing education on the disease state, treatment options, and company support services.
- Monitor and analyze local market trends to identify opportunities for growth and address challenges within the territory.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, congresses, and networking events to build brand awareness and strengthen relationships with partners.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of account sales experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
- Rare/ultra-rare sales experience required.
- Musculoskeletal, progressive musculoskeletal, rheumatology, or orthopedic rare disease experience preferred.
- 2+ years of experience working with key thought leaders or high-influence customers in large group practices, hospitals, or managed care organizations.
- Experience working directly with designated key accounts and customers.
- Documented success leading institutional centers or accounts with multiple call-points (multidisciplinary teams preferred).
- Outstanding interpersonal, selling, presentation, influencing, and negotiation skills with highly developed consultative selling abilities.
- Account management experience in calling on large group practices and/or integrated delivery networks.
Skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for delivering clinically focused sales presentations.
- Strategic account planning and navigation of complex healthcare systems.
- CRM proficiency and ability to analyze sales analytics to inform decisions.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred)
Additional Requirements
- Business travel, by air or car, up to 60% overnight travel.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to align with company travel policies.
- Commitment to ethical, compliant, and professional behavior in all interactions.
- Must live within the assigned geography (New York City and Boston preferred).