Rare Disease Strategic Account Manager

Ascendis Pharma; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a highly motivated Rare Condition Account Manager (RCAM) to lead relationships with top Centers of Excellence in a large assigned region. You will drive education, awareness, and access to Ascendis Rare Conditions therapies among Pediatric Endocrinologists, Genetists, Orthopedics, and Pediatric specialists.

The role focuses on strategic partnerships, patient reimbursement, and long-term value creation within complex healthcare systems, with up to 70% travel and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in strategic account management or health system sales in the rare disease sector.
• Proven ability to engage and influence high-level stakeholders and drive revenue growth.
• Strong knowledge of rare disease market dynamics and reimbursement models.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships within assigned health systems.
• Promote indications and efficacy/safety to support on-label prescribing.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet quarterly goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize regional impact.
• Provide field insights on trends, patient needs, and competitor activity.
• Travel up to 70% across a large geographic area.

Skills

Strategic account management

Stakeholder engagement

Orphan disease market knowledge

Executive presentation skills

CRM proficiency (Salesforce)

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 large assigned region. You will drive education, awareness, and access to Ascendis Rare Conditions therapies among Pediatric Endocrinologists, Genetists, Orthopedics, and Pediatric specialists.

The role focuses on strategic partnerships, patient reimbursement, and long-term value creation within complex healthcare systems, with up to 70% travel and a