Rare Disease Account Specialist, Donidalorsen - Sacramento, CA

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Job Opportunity

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We're pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals. At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive. We're building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you're passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

RARE DISEASE ACCOUNT SPECIALIST, DONIDALORSEN - SACRAMENTO, CA

The Account Specialist, reporting to the Region Director, is a field-based role responsible for building and managing long-term relationships with physicians and other customers for the accounts in their assigned territory. The Account Specialist is a hybrid role of providing access support and education to the accounts while also delivering key promotional messages to advocate on behalf of people suffering from Hereditary Angioedema (HAE). The Account Specialist will represent the organization in the HAE community educating external customers such as physicians, nurses, billing managers, and office staff about the approved indication and clinical information in relation to the HAE disease state and the appropriate use of Donidalorsen. The Account Specialist role is also responsible for supporting healthcare provider offices with access support in a compliant manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Building, maintaining, and leveraging networks and relationships in the local healthcare system to develop and execute effective business plans to meet customer and Ionis goals.
• Serving as a cross-functional teammate: building trust and collaborating with a diverse team of people with deep functional and therapeutic area expertise.
• Educating HCPs and office staff about Donidalorsen, its brand messages, efficacy, and safety using approved marketing materials and verbiage.
• Educating HCPs and office staff on the Donidalorsen access process.
• Raising HAE disease state awareness, educating on patient need, and instilling an urgency to appropriately treat HAE.
• Creating positive prescribing and access support experience for HCPs and account.
• Participating in conferences, congresses, and other scientific meetings to educate HCPs on HAE disease state and treatment.
• Gathering insights to profile accounts and provide feedback to field leadership and marketing to inform Donidalorsen sales & marketing strategy.
• Understanding local market dynamics, including all potential drivers/barriers for HAE patients and/or accounts.
• Identifying, validating, and documenting potential HCPs treating HAE patients to inform commercial strategy.
• Developing and executing customer focused territory strategic account plans to maximize business opportunities and customer satisfaction.
• Building insight-driven focused tactics by understanding brand requirements & anticipating the current and future needs of our key customers.
• Developing strategic account plans in conjunction with field and brand leadership to appropriately engage accounts based on customer needs and brand strategic objectives.
• Creating a comprehensive engagement plan with specific strategies and activities.
• Scheduling customer meetings and visit accounts based on the territory call plan.
• Participating in field meetings and training programs to understand Donidalorsen and brand messaging strategy, HAE disease state, and customer engagement tactics.
• Strengthening knowledge of evolving payer landscape and policies as relates to HCP/office and ultimately patient needs.
• Learning and adhering to the company's mission and vision, policies and procedures, including the Ionis Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
• Collaborating effectively and compliantly with other Account Specialists and other field teams.
• Sharing learnings from customer engagement activities with other field team members and leadership.
• Leveraging all available platforms and technology to engage customers through multiple channels and enhance their overall experience.
• Partnering on accounts with patients who are seen by multiple specialties in multiple geographies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid U.S. driver's license and driving record in compliance with company standards.
• Bachelor's Degree with at least 12 years of related experience.
• Master's and/or advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, PhD, PharmD) preferred with at least 8 years of related experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in Pharma sales or Field Reimbursement and/or access roles across the following competencies: rare diseases and product launches, HCP and IDN engagement, cross-functional field team coordination.
• Successful launch experience.
• Customer reimbursement and drug access education and support.
• Extensive comprehension of the healthcare ecosystem including market access landscape and payer reimbursement policies for rare disease products.
• Analytical skills to build product knowledge competency in pharmaceuticals, competitor products, and relevant disease states.
• Self-driven with the ability to solve a wide array of customer challenges with integrity and in a compliant manner.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills.
• Proven track record for consistently and compliantly meeting or exceeding financial and/or other quantitative and qualitative targets.
• Solid understanding of and adherence to external laws, codes, and company policies that apply to the healthcare industry and proper interaction with healthcare professionals.