Rare Disease Strategic Accounts Lead

TSP, a Syneos Health company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic biopharmaceutical company seeking a Rare Condition Account Manager (RCAM) to lead relationships with top centers of excellence in the assigned region. The role focuses on education, access, reimbursement, and long-term value creation within rare diseases, requiring travel up to 70% and a strong background in engaging executives and healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in launching or supporting ultra-rare disease products, a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic account management, market access, or health-system sales in rare disease or specialty pharma.
• Proven ability to engage and influence high-level stakeholders in centers of excellence and academic institutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships within assigned health systems to educate and engage healthcare professionals.
• Promote approved indications and product safety profiles to support on-label prescribing.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet or exceed quarterly metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive access and adoption of rare disease therapies.
• Provide field insights on market trends, patient needs, and competitor activity.

Skills

Strategic account management

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic biopharmaceutical company seeking a Rare Condition Account Manager (RCAM) to lead relationships with top centers of excellence in the assigned region. The role focuses on education, access, reimbursement, and long-term value creation within rare diseases, requiring travel up to 70% and a strong background in engaging executives and healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in launching or supporting ultra-rare disease products, a