Hemolytic Anemia Sales Specialist, Rare Genetic Diseases (Baton Rouge, LA)

Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc•Cambridge, MA

16d•Remote

About The Position

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Hemolytic Anemia Specialist to join our growing sales team. We want someone who cares about this important work, and who’s driven to connect to our mission of helping these patient communities. The Hemolytic Anemia Specialist (HAS) will report to a Regional Business Director and will be responsible for raising awareness of Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) along with Thalassemia to drive earlier differential diagnosis for patients with Hereditary Hemolytic Anemias. The HAS will have territory level goals and will be creating demand leading to HCPs initiating their Adult PK Deficiency patients on Pyrukynd (mitapivat). Additionally, the HAS will be responsible for driving demand for HCPs to initiate adult Thalassemia patients on the newly approved product Aqvesme (mitapivat).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, Scientific degree a plus
Proven track record of success in Rare Disease sales; minimum 5 years’ experience in rare disease. Hematology/Oncology sales experience preferred
Experience in building disease awareness and launching first in class therapies
Demonstrated business acumen with account management skills
Deep clinical knowledge expertise, including diagnostics and genetics.
Previous cross functional collaboration with internal stakeholders including marketing, medical affairs, market access, patient services, and sales operations
Demonstrated knowledge of the payer and clinical landscape, especially in specialty & rare diseases
Results-oriented with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results
Strong, resourceful, self-starter with an innovative mindset and ability to develop and execute new business solutions
Extraordinary commitment to customer experience and standards of excellence
Willingness to travel extensively across large geographies
Established relationships with Hematology/Oncology HCPs within designated geography strongly preferred
Prior experience launching rare disease products strongly preferred
Experience leading regional and/or national initiatives strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Increasing HCPs awareness of Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency and PKD patient diagnoses across your geography
Raising awareness and initiating treatment in patients with Thalassemia.
Develop an integrated plan for your geography reflecting deep analysis and clear prioritization
Work with all field teams and marketing to ensure alignment on objectives, strategies, and communication
Develop relationships with key customers and continue to build knowledge of the hemolytic anemia marketplace
Collaborate with Regional Medical Affairs and Market Access colleagues to ensure seamless field coordination and customer/patient support
Drive commercial team performance to get treatment to patients and deliver on revenue objectives while continuously assessing performance metrics and adjusting strategies and plans to achieve
Develop strong internal and external relationships to enable appropriate, compliant business partnerships
Ensure appropriate and compliant utilization of approved corporate, promotional and other resources to facilitate customer engagements
Represent Agios positively and professionally at company meetings and conferences, ensuring your activities are compliant with laws, regulations, policies and guidelines
Achieve or exceed sales forecasts and targets, within budget
Lead ad-hoc initiatives to contribute to the business as requested