Rare Kidney Disease Educator (Raleigh)

Travere Therapeutics • Wallace, NC

3d • $150,000 - $195,000 • Remote

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 is field-based and focuses on patient education, disease awareness, access to resources, education for frontline healthcare providers, and partnerships with advocacy groups and local stakeholders.

The position is part of the Commercial organization and reports to the Director for the Rare Kidney Disease Educator. It works closely with Patient Advocacy and cross-functional partners in Commercial, Market Access, and Medical Affairs. Candidates residing in or near Raleigh, NC are preferred; candidates elsewhere in the North Carolina and South Carolina territory will also be considered.

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 disenfranchised, or medically disenfranchised populations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of cultural humility and health disparities.
• Ability to perform face-to-face work with customers and colleagues and meet credentialing requirements for ongoing access to healthcare facilities and customer sites in the territory.
• Ability to travel 60% domestically and work some weekends.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, collaboration, verbal and written communication skills; ability to multitask, prioritize, manage complexity, adapt to changing plans, and work in a dynamic cross-functional environment.

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.
• Clinical and community credibility, passion for equity in care, and commitment to patient empowerment.
• Alignment with Travere’s values of Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus, and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient education about FSGS and IgAN and connect patients with 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.
• Increase disease awareness to help identify undiagnosed or misdiagnosed FSGS cases.
• 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 groups including NephCure, the National Kidney Foundation, the American Kidney Fund, the Kidney Health Initiative, and the African American Men’s Wellness Agency.
• Coordinate with Patient Advocacy, Commercial, Market Access, and Medical Affairs to align on patient and provider needs.
• Identify field opportunities to raise disease awareness, gather 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 planning and resource deployment.
• Travel domestically up to 60%, with some weekend work required.

Benefits

• Premium health, financial, work-life, and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents.
• Wellness and employee support programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Retirement plans with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Cash compensation including base pay and short-term incentive.
• Long-term incentive compensation in company stock.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed