Strategic Key Account Director (Nephrology) - East

Role: Strategic Key Account Director, Nephrology, focusing on promoting Ardelyx’s XPHOZAH therapy within dialysis organizations and nephrology channels. Responsibilities: develop and execute account-specific business plans, engage key stakeholders (medical directors, administrators, formulary decision-makers), build detailed account profiles, and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize product access, education, and integration into clinical workflows. Requirements: BA/BS with 8+ years of experience working with dialysis providers, nephrology practices, or related healthcare entities; strong knowledge of reimbursement, payer dynamics, and dialysis workflows; experience in contract negotiation and account management; ability to travel >50%. Preferred: experience with medium-sized or hospital-based dialysis organizations, familiarity with EMR systems, and dialysis-administered therapies. HighValue: nephrology/dialysis market, dialysis therapy promotion, complex account management, reimbursement expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and field-based stakeholder engagement. WorkSetup: travel >50%; base salary $162K-$225K plus benefits.