Rare Conditions Account Manager - Growth & Genetics (Central) - Job ID: 1706

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology, Rare Disease and Oncology.Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs.Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Rare Condition Account Manager (RCAM) to lead key relationships in the rare disease space, engaging with high value HCP’s, executives, and other key stakeholders within Top Centers of Excellence in assigned Region. This individual will have a primary focus on demand generation within Growth Genetics portfolio, calling on Pediatric Endocrinologists, Genetists, Orthopedics, Pediatrics with demonstrated experience accessing and achieving goals in large health care systems.This role is critical to driving therapy adoption through education, patient reimbursement and support, and long-term value creation in complex therapeutic and health care system environments. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the dynamics specific to rare diseases, including limited patient populations, distribution networks, and evolving competitive landscapes.Key Responsibilities:Responsible for demand generation within the Growth Genetics product portfolio and be accountable to develop expert product and disease state knowledge that allows them to engage in appropriate face-to-face clinical dialogue with healthcare professionalsEffectively promote approved indications and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patientsDevelop and execute a territory business plan to achieve or exceed sales goalsEstablish strategic relationships with key stakeholders in assigned centers of excellence academic institutions that include physicians, administrative staff, nurses, care coordinators, and pharmacists to drive adoption of Ascendis productsLead cross-functional planning efforts to optimize access and adoption of rare disease therapies and identify referral networks within assigned customer segmentsWork collaboratively internal teams (Patient Services, Marketing, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Market Access) to ensure alignment of goals and executionProvide field insights on emerging treatment trends, patient’s needs, and competitor activity to internal stakeholdersStay current on rare disease market trends, policy developments (e.g., orphan drug policy), patient advocacy, and competitive activity.Experience launching or supporting ultra rare disease productsStrong understanding of specialty drug (rare/orphan disease) environment to ensure customers’ and patients’ needs Ability to travel 70% and cover a large geographic areaRequirementsQualifications:Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred5+ years of experience in strategic account management, market access, or health system-based sales in the rare disease, biotech, or specialty pharma sectorProven ability to engage and influence high level stakeholders in key centers of excellence and academic institutions establishing measurable impact on product access and revenue growthDemonstrated use of product knowledge to engage in customized discussions and in-person interactions based on customer’s needs in a compliant and ethical mannerDocumented track record of consistent top performanceStrong knowledge of rare disease market dynamics, including distribution, patient support, high-touch care coordination, and innovative reimbursement modelsExceptional communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skillsStrong clinical and business acumen with the ability to craft compelling clinical patient focused solutionsProficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and strategic account planning frameworks.Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with integrated delivery networks (IDNs), PBMs, and specialty pharmacy operations.Proven success of balancing a product portfolioBenefits401(k) plan with company match Medical, dental, and vision plans Company-offered Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (ADD) insurance Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsProfessional DevelopmentHealth Saving Account (HSA)Flexible Spending AccountsVarious incentive compensation plansAccident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Mental Health resources Paid leave benefits for new parents A note to recruiters:We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma Inc Human Resources team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed. If this occurs your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.Originally posted on Himalayas

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