Rare Kidney Disease Educator (San Jose / Bay Area)
About The Position
Travere Therapeutics is seeking a community-connected Rare Kidney Disease (RKD) Educator to educate and empower underserved communities affected by Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and IgA Nephropathy (IgAN). The role works in the field to build disease awareness and care access, educate patients and frontline healthcare providers, connect patients with resources and trusted information, and develop partnerships with advocacy groups and local stakeholders. The position is part of the Commercial organization, reports to the Director for the Rare Kidney Disease Educator, and works closely with Patient Advocacy and cross-functional partners in Commercial, Market Access, and Medical Affairs. Candidates in or near San Jose/Bay Area are preferred, but candidates elsewhere in the Northern California, Nevada, or Utah territory will be considered. The role requires 60% domestic travel, with some weekend work, as well as face-to-face work and ongoing credentialing for access to healthcare facilities and customer sites.
Requirements
- RN, NP/PA, PharmD, or similar healthcare credential.
- At least 6 years of professional experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Proven experience delivering health education or community outreach.
- Deep ties to or lived experience with underserved communities, such as Black, Hispanic, Asian, rural, socio-economically or medically disenfranchised populations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Understanding of cultural humility and health disparities.
- Ability to travel 60% domestically, with some weekend work as required.
- Ability to perform face-to-face work with customers and colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego.
- Ability to meet credentialing requirements for access to healthcare facilities and customer sites in the territory on an ongoing basis.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; attention to detail; and ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage complexity in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
- Ability to adapt to changes in project plans and implement revised strategies and tactics.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in nephrology, rare diseases, or community-based care.
- Bilingual or multilingual capabilities.
- Existing relationships with dialysis centers or nephrology practices.
- At least 8 years of professional experience in a similar pharmaceutical-industry role, preferably involving small-molecule pharmaceuticals.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient education about FSGS and IgAN and facilitate connections to patient advocacy and support groups.
- Provide disease-awareness education to nurses, NPs/PAs, pharmacists, case managers, and social workers.
- Conduct or coordinate speaker-led educational sessions for healthcare teams and community groups.
- Help identify undiagnosed or misdiagnosed FSGS cases by increasing disease awareness.
- Build connections between community-based nephrologists, primary care providers, and rural practices.
- Collaborate with Travere Rare Kidney Disease Community Advocates to support and amplify patient voices.
- Partner with advocacy and community groups, including NephCure, the National Kidney Foundation, the American Kidney Fund, the Kidney Health Initiative, and the African American Men’s Wellness Agency.
- Collaborate with Patient Advocacy, Commercial, Market Access, and Medical Affairs to align on patient and provider needs.
- Identify opportunities to raise disease awareness, surface insights, and enable access for underserved or hard-to-reach accounts.
- Provide field feedback on barriers to care, educational gaps, and community needs to inform strategic planning and resource deployment.
Benefits
- Premium health, financial, work-life, and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents.
- Wellness and employee support programs.
- Life insurance and disability benefits.
- Retirement plans with employer match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Cash compensation consisting of base pay and short-term incentive.
- Long-term incentive compensation in the form of company stock.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
