Hemolytic Anemia Specialist

The Role

The Hemolytic Anemia Sales Specialist (HAS) will raise awareness of Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) and Thalassemia to drive earlier differential diagnosis for patients with Hereditary Hemolytic Anemias. The HAS will also be responsible for driving demand for HCPs to initiate adult Thalassemia patients on the newly approved product Aqvesme (mitapivat).

What You Will Do

• Raise awareness and initiate treatment in patients with Thalassemia following the approval of Aqvesme.
• Develop an integrated plan for your geography with deep analysis and clear prioritization.
• Align with all field teams and marketing to ensure objectives, strategies, and communication are in sync.
• Build relationships with key customers and deepen knowledge of the hemolytic anemia marketplace.
• Collaborate with Regional Medical Affairs and Market Access colleagues for seamless field coordination and customer/patient support.
• Drive commercial team performance to get treatment to patients and deliver on revenue objectives while continuously assessing performance metrics and adjusting strategies.
• Ensure appropriate and compliant utilization of approved corporate, promotional, and other resources to facilitate customer engagements.
• Represent Agios positively and professionally at company meetings and conferences, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Achieve or exceed sales forecasts and targets within budget.
• Lead ad-hoc initiatives to contribute to the business as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Scientific degree a plus.
• Proven track record of success in Rare Disease sales; minimum 5 years’ experience in rare disease.
• Hematology/Oncology sales experience preferred.
• Experience in building disease awareness and launching first in class therapies.
• Demonstrated business acumen with account management skills.
• Deep clinical knowledge expertise, including diagnostics and genetics.
• Previous cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders including marketing, medical affairs, market access, patient services, and sales operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the payer and clinical landscape, especially in specialty & rare diseases.
• Results-oriented with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results.
• Strong, resourceful, self-starter with an innovative mindset and ability to develop and execute new business solutions.
• Extraordinary commitment to customer experience and standards of excellence.
• Willingness to travel extensively across large geographies.
• Established relationships with Hematology/Oncology HCPs within designated geography strongly preferred.
• Prior experience launching rare disease products strongly preferred.
• Experience leading regional and/or national initiatives strongly preferred.