Sickle Cell Specialist, Sickle Cell Disease (Los Angeles)

The impact you will make

We are seeking individuals with a demonstrated track record of success in launching rare diseases medicines and who are motivated by building durable markets in complex, underserved therapeutic areas. The Sickle Cell Specialist should possess an entrepreneurial “start-up” mentality and values consistent with the patient and science focused Agios culture. They will be energized by the opportunity to earn trust, advance disease education, and prepare the ecosystem for long-term impact which will lay the foundation for the success of Mitapivat and Agios’ pipeline of transformative rare genetic disease treatments.

What you will do

• As a Sickle Cell Specialist, you are the territory business owner, responsible for developing and executing a long-term market building strategy across your geography
• Lead consistent, multi-touch disease education engagements to advance understanding of SCD pathophysiology, disease burden, and unmet need
• Develop an integrated plan for your geography reflecting deep analysis, clear prioritization, and disciplined execution
• Work with all field teams and marketing to ensure alignment on objectives, strategies, and communication
• Develop credible, trust-based relationships with key customers and continue to build knowledge of the sickle cell marketplace
• Collaborate with Regional Medical Affairs and Market Access colleagues to ensure seamless coordination and timely patient support
• Advance appropriate patients toward treatment readiness while continuously assessing performance metrics and adapting 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 your activities are compliant 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

Success Criteria

• Priority HCPs view you as a trusted SCD partner, not just a product representative
• Disease education conversations deepen over time and lead to earlier identification of appropriate patients
• Accounts are prepared to act efficiently once therapy is approved for appropriate patients
• Cross-functional partners rely on your insights to inform strategy and execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Scientific degree a plus
• Proven track record of success in Rare Disease sales; minimum 5 years’ experience in rare disease
• Sickle Cell/Hematology/Oncology sales experience preferred
• Experience in building disease awareness and launching first in class therapies
• Demonstrated business acumen with account management skills, data analysis and understanding, and competitive selling
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex clinical and scientific concepts into credible, compliant dialogue
• Demonstrated 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
• 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