Pharmaceutical Account Specialist-Rare Disease/ Metabolic

Syneos Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) company match

Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking a Pharmaceutical Account Specialist - Rare Disease to engage with healthcare professionals. This role focuses on building relationships with key opinion leaders while developing strategies to enhance the company's therapeutic solutions.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of sales experience in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in rare diseases. Offering a competitive compensation package with benefits, this role requires significant travel within the territory.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of account sales experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Must live within the assigned territory and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel, including overnight, up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key liaison between the company and healthcare professionals.
• Develop strategies to drive awareness of therapeutic solutions.
• Build relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers.
• Monitor market trends to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Account sales experience

Communication skills

Clinical knowledge

Market analysis

Education

MBA preferred

Job description

Pharmaceutical Account Specialist - Rare Disease / Metabolic

Updated: June 24, 2026
Location: Akron, OH, United States
Job ID: 16173-OTHLOC-CGewYfw8

The Metabolic Account Specialist position requires a seasoned biopharmaceutical sales professional who can effectively communicate clinically driven sales messages to a diverse range of key stakeholders, including endocrinologists, medical geneticists, orthopedic specialists, dentists/oral surgeons, pediatricians, and primary care physicians.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key liaison between the company and healthcare professionals involved in the care of individuals with FOP.
• Develop and execute account-specific strategies to drive awareness and adoption of the company’s therapeutic solutions within the FOP market.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare providers (HCPs), and other decision-makers to ensure alignment with patient care goals.
• Utilize clinical knowledge and market insights to deliver compelling, compliant, and solution‑oriented messaging to healthcare professionals.
• Partner with internal cross‑functional teams (e.g., marketing, medical affairs, patient support services, and market access) to align on strategies and execute account‑level plans effectively.
• Act as a resource for HCPs and their staff, providing education on the disease state, treatment options, and company support services.
• Monitor and analyze local market trends to identify new opportunities for growth and proactively address challenges within the territory.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, congresses, and networking events to build brand awareness and strengthen relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of account sales experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Rare or ultra‑rare sales experience required.
• Account management experience in calling on large group practices and/or integrated delivery networks.
• Must live within the assigned territory, possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to travel, including overnight, up to 70%.

Desired Requirements

• MBA preferred.
• Experience in musculoskeletal, progressive musculoskeletal, endocrinology, or orthopedic rare disease areas preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working with key thought leaders or high‑influence customers in large group practices, hospitals, or managed care organizations.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with Health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision; company match 401(k); flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Eligibility for paid sick time may vary based on applicable regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against. If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, please contact us at: email:[email protected]