Cardiovascular Specialty Sales – Launch & Growth (Equity)

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (RSUs) & car allowance

Health, dental, vision, 401(k)

Job summary

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, based in Pasadena, CA, seeks an experienced Specialty Sales Representative to support launch and growth of cardiometabolic therapies, including Plozasiran. You will drive prescriber activation, navigate complex healthcare systems, and collaborate with marketing, medical affairs, and access teams.

The role emphasizes clinical depth, strategic planning, and durable utilization across IDNs, with travel up to ~30% and a strong team-driven culture in a fast-paced launch

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical sales experience required.
• Experience launching or expanding complex therapies requiring access navigation and clinical depth.
• 3+ years in specialty, rare disease, or cardiovascular therapeutic areas strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive, data-driven territory business plans aligned to brand strategy and launch objectives.
• Analyze territory data (prescribing trends, account potential, access landscape) to identify growth opportunities and prioritize high-value targets.
• Manage territory budget responsibly, including speaker programs and promotional initiatives.
• Consistently achieve or exceed sales goals and performance metrics.
• Deliver compliant, clinically accurate product education within approved labeling.
• Articulate complex clinical data and value propositions tailored to cardiologists, lipid specialists, endocrinologists, and targeted PCPs.
• Differentiate Arrowhead therapies within a competitive and evolving cardiometabolic landscape.
• Execute speaker programs, educational events, and peer-to-peer engagements to drive awareness and adoption.
• Support appropriate patient identification and therapy initiation through thoughtful provider engagement.
• Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with healthcare professionals, office staff, and institutional stakeholders.
• Navigate complex health systems and coordinate effectively within IDNs in partnership with Key Account Managers.
• Identify access barriers and collaborate with Market Access and patient services to support pull-through.
• Maintain consistent, high-quality engagement and service across accounts to drive durable utilization.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Health IT, and Patient Services to align territory execution with enterprise strategy.
• Provide actionable field insights regarding market dynamics, competitive activity, and customer feedback.
• Maintain full compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and promotional standards.
• Accurately document field activity and manage CRM reporting in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate disciplined execution, accountability, and ethical conduct in all engagements.
• Represent Arrowhead at regional and national meetings, training programs, and key conferences (~30% travel required).
• Overnight travel may be necessary depending on territory geography.

Skills

Territory planning

Account management

Data-driven

Clinical data communication

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Launch experience

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, based in Pasadena, CA, seeks an experienced Specialty Sales Representative to support launch and growth of cardiometabolic therapies, including Plozasiran. You will drive prescriber activation, navigate complex healthcare systems, and collaborate with marketing, medical affairs, and access teams.

The role emphasizes clinical depth, strategic planning, and durable utilization across IDNs, with travel up to ~30% and a strong team-driven culture in a fast-paced launch