Rare Disease Account Specialist

Syneos Health Commercial Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health Commercial Solutions seeks a seasoned Metabolic Account Specialist to drive awareness and adoption of therapeutic solutions in the FOP market. You will build trusted KOL/HCP relationships, craft account plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on strategy and execution.

The role demands 10+ years in pharmaceutical sales with a strong endocrinology background, and the flexibility to travel up to 70% within the United States. Tampa, FL area preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of pharma/biotech account sales experience.
• Strong Endocrinology specialty and account management in large group practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% with valid driver's license.
• Based in the assigned territory in Florida (Tampa area).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute account-specific strategies to drive awareness and adoption of therapeutic solutions.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and decision-makers.
• Communicate clinically driven sales messages to diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing, medical affairs, patient support, and market access teams.
• Represent Syneos Health at industry events to build brand awareness and partnerships.

Skills

Account management

Endocrinology expertise

Pharmaceutical sales

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

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.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of account sales experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Strong Endocrinology Specialty 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.
• Rare/ultra-rare sales experience preferred including but not limited to musculoskeletal, progressive musculoskeletal, Endocrinology or orthopedic.
• 2+ years of experience working with key thought leaders or high influence customers in large group practices, hospitals, or managed care organizations.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health?

Here, the work is challenging, and the pace is exhilarating. By joining one of our commercial teams, you’re empowered to succeed with the support, resources, and autonomy that you need. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Syneos Health has launched more sales teams in the last 5 years across all major therapeutic areas than the top 25 pharma companies combined. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.

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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.