Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascendis Pharma is seeking a Rare Disease Key Account Manager to drive growth in their territory. The role involves building relationships with healthcare professionals, delivering presentations, and ensuring product access while managing territory intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Drive Territory Growth & Access – Meet all territory objectives and call plan metrics while executing product access/distribution plans to ensure reliable availability and market penetration
- Build Strategic Account Plans – Develop targeted accounts with in-depth business plans reflecting local, regional, and national market forces to gain healthcare professional access and education opportunities
- Educate & Influence – Provide disease state education to healthcare professionals and staff, becoming an expert in assigned products, rare disease conditions, and competitive market dynamics
- Manage Territory Intelligence – Analyze business data, maintain proactive awareness of local dynamics, and develop actionable territory plans supported by strong administrative and analytics performance
- Maintain high standards through compliant business practices, sound judgment, responsible resource management, and adherence to all company policies
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5+ years successfully managing highly specialized pharmaceutical products in complex and challenging rare disease market(s). Key accounts experience preferred
- Documented track record of consistently high national rankings, achieving goals, and executive level awards
- Significant rare disease knowledge, experience & relationships
- Experience with Specialty Pharmacy, HUB Services and/or other complex product distribution models
- Ability to travel as required between various locations in the US (as high as 70-80% travel)
- Self-Starter – Ability to perform with limited oversight and direction
- Proven ability to meet/exceed territory objectives with limited resources
- Approaches business, inquiries and results with urgency. Takes a consistently proactive approach to their business
- Strong technical acumen working with various systems, tools, and MS suite
Benefits
- Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and/or individual performance
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability
- 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
- Unlimited PTO and Paid Holidays
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