Rare-Disease ABM: Drive Patient Impact + Equity

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base

Bonus

Equity

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

ESPP

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Area Business Manager to promote a Rett syndrome treatment for adults and pediatric patients. You will own and execute territory strategy, analyze market insights, and build cross-functional partnerships with healthcare providers and care teams.

The role requires strong selling skills, KOL relationship development, and the ability to travel. Candidates should have life sciences education and 3+ years of pharma sales experience (8+ years for senior roles) with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred: life sciences).
• Area Business Manager: 3+ years pharmaceutical sales; 1+ year specialty sales (rare diseases).
• Sr. Area Business Manager: 8+ years pharmaceutical sales; 5+ years specialty sales (rare diseases).
• Preferred: specialty sales in rare diseases, CNS/neurology, or pediatric neurology; familiarity with specialty distribution/access.
• Advanced selling/dialogue skills; ability to build lasting KOL and care-team relationships.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal skills; proactive/self-motivated.
• Live within territory; valid driver’s license; willingness to travel extensively (overnights/air travel).
• Must be in good standing with FDA and OIG.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Regional Business Leader.
• Build trusted relationships with healthcare providers and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Develop/manage relationships with target HCPs to improve awareness (including safety and efficacy).
• Deliver MLR-approved, education-focused messages and disease-state information.
• Plan and execute territory business plans to exceed goals (call activity, adherence, financial objectives).
• Cultivate KOL and stakeholder connections.
• Address customer concerns and collaborate internally to resolve issues.
• Analyze sales potential; optimize outreach within budget and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support patients and providers.
• Participate in patient advocacy events, conferences, weekend events, and training.
• Stay current on market trends and product knowledge.
• Guide customers on pricing/access; act as liaison for complex questions.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and compliance.

Skills

Advanced selling/dialogue skills

KOL and care-team relationshipBuilding

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Area Business Manager to promote a Rett syndrome treatment for adults and pediatric patients. You will own and execute territory strategy, analyze market insights, and build cross-functional partnerships with healthcare providers and care teams.

The role requires strong selling skills, KOL relationship development, and the ability to travel. Candidates should have life sciences education and 3+ years of pharma sales experience (8+ years for senior roles) with