Rare Disease Sales Specialist - Columbus OH

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180000 - 210000 USD per year

Columbus OHFull-TimeBiotechnology

Company:Vera Therapeutics, Inc.

Location:Columbus OH

Languages:English

Seniority level:Senior, 5+ years

Experience:5+ years

Skills:

Business DevelopmentStrategyCommunication SkillsPresentation skillsComplianceRelationship buildingAccount ManagementNegotiation skillsCross-functional collaborationSales experienceMarket Research

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required.
5+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience.
At least 3 years in rare disease or specialty markets (nephrology experience strongly preferred).
Proven track record of sales excellence and successful product launch experience.
Demonstrated success in competitive selling environments, ideally within rare or specialty therapeutic areas.
Strong clinical acumen and ability to translate complex science into patient-focused dialogue.
Skilled in business planning, territory management, and cross-functional collaboration.
Passionate about improving outcomes for individuals living with serious immunologic and kidney diseases.
Must reside within the assigned territory.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities:

Serve as business owner for territory, developing and executing strategic sales plans.
Identify, engage, and educate key healthcare professionals (HCPs).
Build and maintain deep relationships with community and academic centers.
Analyze territory dynamics for growth opportunities.
Deliver compelling clinical presentations on atacicept.
Execute educational initiatives to enhance disease awareness and treatment understanding.
Communicate complex clinical data clearly.
Apply advanced selling skills to influence HCP behavior.
Partner with Field Reimbursement, Medical Affairs, and Patient Support teams.
Model Vera’s values in all interactions.
Collaborate with regional and cross-functional colleagues.
Share best practices and insights.
Provide real-time feedback from the field.
Deliver consistent, compliant, and high-quality execution.
Maintain accurate CRM records and submit expense reports.
Ensure adherence to all company policies and compliance standards.
Travel approximately 60% of the time.