Pharmaceutical Account Specialist-Rare Disease/ Metabolic

Syneos Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision

Company match 401k

Flexible paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Syneos Health is looking for a Pharmaceutical Account Specialist for Rare Disease in Pittsburgh, PA. The role requires exceptional sales ability and a background in pharmaceuticals. You will work as a key liaison among various healthcare professionals, developing strategies to promote therapy adoption.

Candidates should have over 10 years of account sales experience, specifically in rare diseases, along with strong communication skills. The benefits package includes health coverage and a competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of account sales experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Experience with rare/ultra-rare diseases is required.
• Must have account management experience in large practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the company and healthcare professionals.
• Develop strategies to drive adoption of therapeutic solutions.
• Build relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers.
• Provide education on disease states and treatment options.

Skills

Sales ability

Clinical knowledge

Relationship building

Account management

Education

MBA preferred

Job description

Pharmaceutical Account Specialist - Rare Disease / Metabolic

Updated: June 24, 2026
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Job ID:16173-OTHLOC-CGmwYfwg

You have what it takes: a competitive drive coupled with exceptional sales ability.

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. This role offers an exciting opportunity in partnership with Regeneron to make a meaningful impact in a niche therapeutic area.

Position Summary

• Serve as a key liaison between the company and healthcare professionals (e.g., endocrinologists, medical geneticists, orthopedic specialists, dentists/oral surgeons, pediatricians, and primary care physicians) 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.
• 10+ years of account sales experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Rare / 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 and possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to travel, including overnight, up to 70%.

Desired Requirements

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

Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

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, 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, including the use of this website, please contact us at: Email: [emailprotected] One of our staff members will work with you to provide alternate means to submit your application.