Metabolic/Rare Disease Account Specialist

About the role

The Metabolic Account Specialist position is a key role in the biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on the care of individuals with FOP. This role involves developing and executing strategies to drive awareness and adoption of the company's therapeutic solutions within the FOP market.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key liaison between the company and healthcare professionals (e.g., endocrinologists, medical geneticists, orthopedic specialists, dentists/oral surgeons, pediatricians, and primary care physicians).
• Develop and execute account-specific strategies to drive awareness and adoption of the company’s therapeutic solutions within the FOP market.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare providers (HCPs), and other decision-makers to ensure alignment with patient care goals.
• Utilize clinical knowledge and market insights to deliver compelling, compliant, and solution-oriented messaging to healthcare professionals.
• Partner with internal cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, medical affairs, patient support services, and market access) to align on strategies and execute account-level plans effectively.
• Act as a resource for HCPs and their staff, providing education on the disease state, treatment options, and company support services.
• Monitor and analyze local market trends to identify new opportunities for growth and proactively address challenges within the territory.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, congresses, and networking events to build brand awareness and strengthen relationships with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of account sales experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Rare / ultra-rare sales experience required.
• Account management experience in calling on large group practices and/or integrated delivery networks.
• Must live within the assigned territory and possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to travel, including overnight, up to 70%.

Desired Requirements

• MBA preferred.
• Musculoskeletal, progressive musculoskeletal, Endocrinology, or orthopedic rare disease experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working with key thought leaders or high influence customers in large group practices, hospitals, or managed care organizations.

Benefits

At Syneos Health, you will receive a competitive compensation package, health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, a company match 401k, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Due to state and municipal regulations, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on your location.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate travel and work requirements.

Qualifications

Must be able to travel up to 70% of the time.

Skills

Exceptional sales ability, clinical knowledge, market insights, relationship-building skills, and strong communication skills.

Company

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We offer a variety of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.