Rare Disease Strategic Account Manager

TSP, a Syneos Health company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a highly motivated Rare Condition Account Manager (RCAM) to lead relationships with top centers of excellence in a defined region. You will educate and engage with pediatric endocrinologists, geneticists, orthopedists, and other clinicians to drive access and long-term value for rare disease therapies.

The role requires traveling up to 70% and working within complex health systems to support education, reimbursement, and patient access initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic account management, market access, or health system-based sales in rare disease, biotech, or specialty pharma.
• Proven ability to engage and influence high-level stakeholders in key centers of excellence and academic institutions.
• Demonstrated use of product knowledge to engage in customized discussions and in-person interactions based on customer needs.
• Track record of top performance in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships within assigned health systems by driving education and awareness.
• Promote approved indications and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on-label prescribing.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan to achieve or exceed metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to engage physicians, staff, nurses, care coordinators, and pharmacists.
• Lead cross-functional planning to optimize regional impact and access to rare disease therapies.
• Provide field insights on trends, patient needs, and competitor activity to internal teams.
• Stay current on rare disease market trends and policy developments.

Skills

Strategic account management

Stakeholder engagement

Executive presentation

Product access strategies

Education and awareness

Territory planning

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a highly motivated Rare Condition Account Manager (RCAM) to lead relationships with top centers of excellence in a defined region. You will educate and engage with pediatric endocrinologists, geneticists, orthopedists, and other clinicians to drive access and long-term value for rare disease therapies.

The role requires traveling up to 70% and working within complex health systems to support education, reimbursement, and patient access initiatives.