Pharmaceutical Account Specialist-Rare Disease/ Metabolic

Syneos Health Commercial Solutions; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) company match

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Syneos Health Commercial Solutions is looking for a Metabolic Account Specialist in Akron, Ohio. This position requires a seasoned biopharmaceutical sales professional with over 10 years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will serve as a liaison to healthcare professionals, develop account strategies, and build relationships. Compensation includes competitive salary, health benefits, and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of account sales experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Experience with rare/ultra-rare sales required.
• Must live within the assigned territory and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the company and healthcare professionals.
• Develop and execute account-specific strategies.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with KOLs and HCPs.
• Deliver compelling messaging to healthcare professionals.
• Partner with internal teams to execute account-level plans.

Skills

Sales ability

Clinical knowledge

Relationship building

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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.
• 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.

Benefits: The position includes a competitive compensation package, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), company match 401(k), and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Eligibility for paid sick time varies by state.

Syneos Health is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled).