Rare Disease Sales Specialist - Rochester NY

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 meaningful, patient-focused dialogue. Skilled in business planning, territory management, and cross-functional collaboration. Must reside within the assigned territory and possess a valid driver’s license.

Serve as the business owner for your territory, developing and executing a strategic plan to achieve or exceed sales targets. Identify, engage, and educate key healthcare professionals (HCPs), including nephrologists, nurse practitioners, and clinic staff. Build and maintain deep relationships across community and academic centers to support appropriate patient identification and treatment. Analyze territory dynamics to uncover growth opportunities and inform regional strategies. Deliver compelling, compliant clinical presentations to educate HCPs on atacicept’s mechanism of action, efficacy, safety, and patient benefits. Execute in-office and regional educational initiatives to enhance disease awareness and treatment understanding. Partner cross-functionally with Field Reimbursement, Medical Affairs, and Patient Support teams to ensure seamless patient access. Model Vera’s values of accountability, integrity, and compassion in every interaction. Collaborate with regional and cross-functional colleagues to ensure “One Vera” alignment in the field. Share best practices and insights to strengthen collective performance. Provide real-time feedback from the field to inform marketing and access strategies. Deliver consistent, compliant, and high-quality execution. Maintain accurate CRM records, submit expense reports, and timely completion of required training. Ensure adherence to all company policies, regulatory guidelines, and industry compliance standards.