Rare Disease Account Manager - Hematology (Pittsburgh, PA)

About the position

The Rare Disease Account Manager (RDAM) will have a passion for patients diagnosed with Cold Agglutinin Disease (CAD) and will own promotional relationships and business results with healthcare providers and ancillary staff in an assigned geography. The RDAM will be accountable for deploying sales strategies for approved products, and growing sales volume and market share of Recordati's rare disease products consistent with RRD's compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of Cold Agglutinin Disease (CAD) disease state, RRD's products, the competitive landscape, and evolving market trends within the US healthcare sector.
• Leverage this knowledge to establish and develop strong relationships with healthcare providers and other stakeholders in assigned geography.
• Develop and implement precise territory strategies and plans using market insights and internal resources to build awareness and identify appropriate patients.
• Achieve or exceed sales performance targets.
• Prioritize time and resources to ensure optimal visibility with healthcare providers and target customers.
• Manage budget to optimally support sales and marketing activity.
• Represent Recordati Rare Diseases at industry functions and events to position RRD as a committed partner with high ethical standards to those who live with and treat rare diseases.
• Develop strong compliant collaboration with internal colleagues to ensure healthcare provider and patient needs are met.
• Keep up to date on the latest developments within the therapeutic areas, Recordati's products, and changing market trends within the US healthcare marketplace.
• Maintain accountability and strict adherence to RRD, FDA and OIG guidelines.
• Act in full compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies including adverse events / pharmacovigilance responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, scientific degree or coursework a plus.
• 5 to 9 years of proven track record of sales success within Rare Diseases, Hematology and/or biotechnology.
• Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets.
• Experience with products managed under a specialty pharmacy model and supported by a patient services hub is preferred.
• Demonstrated account management and business acumen skills.
• Expertise in developing and leveraging clinical disease-state knowledge and consultative sales experience.
• Experienced in cross functional collaboration.
• Small-company and/or start-up experience highly desirable.
• Experience executing within regulatory framework (e.g., FDA, OIG and PhRMA guidelines).

Benefits

• Diversity of workforce and equal employment opportunity.
• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.