Rare Disease Market Launch Lead

Palvella Therapeutics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Palvella Therapeutics seeks a Rare Disease Specialist to launch and promote Palvella’s first marketed product across targeted specialty offices and Vascular Anomaly Centers, delivering scientific messaging and patient access support.

The RDS will develop a geography plan, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build product/ disease expertise to drive access and adoption while ensuring compliant, ethical representation. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years of rare disease or related biotech/pharmaceutical sales experience.
• Startup experience is a plus; valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Launch, drive demand for Palvella’s first marketed product by engaging targeted specialty customers and centers.
• Develop and execute a strategic geography plan to expand account penetration and access.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align on growth strategies and market dynamics.
• Build expertise in product, disease state, and patient access to drive appropriate use and peer development.
• Plan and execute territory- and national-level promotional programs that support portfolio growth.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences through account management, marketing support, reimbursement navigation, and on-label responses to inquiries.
• Represent the company professionally, ethically, and in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Ensure adherence to safety and health protocols.

Skills

Results oriented

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Scientific communication

Startup mindset

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Palvella Therapeutics seeks a Rare Disease Specialist to launch and promote Palvella’s first marketed product across targeted specialty offices and Vascular Anomaly Centers, delivering scientific messaging and patient access support.

The RDS will develop a geography plan, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build product/ disease expertise to drive access and adoption while ensuring compliant, ethical representation. Travel up to 50% is expected.