Rare Disease Account Manager — Strategic HCP Partnerships

Ascendis Pharma; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Bonus eligibility

Commissions/bonus

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma in the United States is seeking a highly motivated Rare Condition Account Manager to lead relationships with top centers and key stakeholders in assigned regions. You will drive education, access strategies, and long-term partnerships with pediatric endocrinology, genetics, orthopedics, and related specialties to advance Rare Conditions portfolio.

The role emphasizes reimbursement support, patient access, and value creation in complex health system environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic account management, market access, or health system-based sales in the rare disease, biotech, or specialty pharma sector.
• Proven ability to engage and influence high-level stakeholders in centers of excellence with measurable impact on access and revenue.
• Demonstrated use of product knowledge to engage in compliant, patient-focused discussions.
• Strong knowledge of rare disease market dynamics, distribution, patient support, and reimbursement models.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
• Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and strategic account planning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships within assigned health systems through education and clinical dialogue with healthcare professionals.
• Promote approved indications and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients.
• Develop a territory business plan to achieve or exceed quarterly targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and engage with external stakeholders to drive adoption within large health systems.
• Lead planning to optimize regional impact and identify referral networks within assigned segments.
• Provide field insights on emerging treatment trends, patient needs, and competitive activity to internal stakeholders.
• Stay current on rare disease market trends, policy developments, patient advocacy, and competitive activity.
• Experience launching or supporting ultra-rare disease products.
• Ability to travel 70% and cover a large geographic area.

Skills

Strategic account management

Healthcare sales

Stakeholder engagement

Rare diseases

Education and training

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Ascendis Pharma in the United States is seeking a highly motivated Rare Condition Account Manager to lead relationships with top centers and key stakeholders in assigned regions. You will drive education, access strategies, and long-term partnerships with pediatric endocrinology, genetics, orthopedics, and related specialties to advance Rare Conditions portfolio.

The role emphasizes reimbursement support, patient access, and value creation in complex health system environments.