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Rare Disease Specialist- New England
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Savara Inc.
This range is provided by Savara Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $175,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr
Role Overview The Rare Disease Specialist will be responsible for executing strategic field initiatives in line with corporate goals and driving our market development objectives around disease awareness, disease education, antibody testing and account understanding.
This role will work remotely and cover New England- Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Significant overnight domestic travel is required of this role.
Core Responsibilities Market Development Strategy and Execution
Consistently achieve assigned corporate objectives through the promotion of patient-centered disease education to HCPs to improve patient care while adhering to corporate compliance guidelines
Implement goals of the marketing plan through execution of strategic account business plan.
Contribute to the market development strategies and execute the comprehensive strategies aligned with Savara’s goals and objectives
Establish productive business relationships with key local, regional, and national KOLs within the geographical coverage area and assigned therapeutic areas.
Training and Development
Develops and maintains a high-level in-depth disease and therapeutic clinical and scientific knowledge.
Utilize a consultative presentation approach enabling the specialist to meet the needs of healthcare professionals who treat aPap patients.
Execute all of the above with a strong understanding and adherence to compliance and corporate policies including appropriate documentation and reporting.
Collaboration, Analysis and Planning
Partner with Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Market Access teams to ensure alignment of commercialization strategies
Develop plans that will contribute to the long-term evolution of the territory
Analyze data including business statistics and customer feedback that provides an information framework for the development of regional business plans.
Serve as the connection for relevant market information from the field to the home office and make recommendations on changes
Demonstrated experience working in a matrix environment, which will encompass Case Managers, Medical Affairs, Patient access team, and other parties as deemed necessary.
Effectively utilize all available resources and programs including peer to peer education and cross functional partners within the company to address identified knowledge gaps
Consistently operates within the company’s compliance framework to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Required Qualifications
7+ years experience in biotech, specialty pharmaceutical, or rare disease sales
3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
Rare disease/orphan drug experience; ultra orphan preferred
Previous experience operating in a matrix selling environment collaborating with patient services, market access, medical affairs, and reimbursement with significant focus on patient centricity
Experience launching in rare disease in highly competitive markets with new products or indications is preferred
Demonstrated success educating HCPs about complex diseases diagnosed through clinical observation and laboratory testing involving diverse patient profiles that do not always lend themselves to simple clinical diagnosis
Documented track record of delivering consistent, exceptional levels of performance
Proven ability to be adaptive and innovative while working independently in a fast-paced, highly challenging work environment
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is a plus
Commercial “start-up” experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies
Proficiency in CRM systems and data analysis tools
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Passionate about improving the lives of patients with rare diseases
Person of good character that operates within corporate compliance framework
Valid drivers license required
Work Schedule and Location This role will work remotely and cover the New England- Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts territory. Significant domestic/regional travel is required.
Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care expenses and Health Savings Account
Paid time off and paid holidays, including Dec 24-Jan 1
Paid parental leave
401(k) with highly competitive match
Life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance coverage
Savara’s compensation for this role will include a base salary, bonus, and equity. The base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $225,000.
About Savara Savara is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on rare respiratory diseases. The company's lead program, molgramostim nebulizer solution, is in Phase 3 development for autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (aPAP). Savara's management team has extensive experience in rare respiratory diseases and pulmonary medicine, advancing product candidates to approval and commercialization.
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Rare Disease Specialist- New England
role at
Savara Inc.
This range is provided by Savara Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $175,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr
Role Overview The Rare Disease Specialist will be responsible for executing strategic field initiatives in line with corporate goals and driving our market development objectives around disease awareness, disease education, antibody testing and account understanding.
This role will work remotely and cover New England- Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Significant overnight domestic travel is required of this role.
Core Responsibilities Market Development Strategy and Execution
Consistently achieve assigned corporate objectives through the promotion of patient-centered disease education to HCPs to improve patient care while adhering to corporate compliance guidelines
Implement goals of the marketing plan through execution of strategic account business plan.
Contribute to the market development strategies and execute the comprehensive strategies aligned with Savara’s goals and objectives
Establish productive business relationships with key local, regional, and national KOLs within the geographical coverage area and assigned therapeutic areas.
Training and Development
Develops and maintains a high-level in-depth disease and therapeutic clinical and scientific knowledge.
Utilize a consultative presentation approach enabling the specialist to meet the needs of healthcare professionals who treat aPap patients.
Execute all of the above with a strong understanding and adherence to compliance and corporate policies including appropriate documentation and reporting.
Collaboration, Analysis and Planning
Partner with Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Market Access teams to ensure alignment of commercialization strategies
Develop plans that will contribute to the long-term evolution of the territory
Analyze data including business statistics and customer feedback that provides an information framework for the development of regional business plans.
Serve as the connection for relevant market information from the field to the home office and make recommendations on changes
Demonstrated experience working in a matrix environment, which will encompass Case Managers, Medical Affairs, Patient access team, and other parties as deemed necessary.
Effectively utilize all available resources and programs including peer to peer education and cross functional partners within the company to address identified knowledge gaps
Consistently operates within the company’s compliance framework to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Required Qualifications
7+ years experience in biotech, specialty pharmaceutical, or rare disease sales
3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
Rare disease/orphan drug experience; ultra orphan preferred
Previous experience operating in a matrix selling environment collaborating with patient services, market access, medical affairs, and reimbursement with significant focus on patient centricity
Experience launching in rare disease in highly competitive markets with new products or indications is preferred
Demonstrated success educating HCPs about complex diseases diagnosed through clinical observation and laboratory testing involving diverse patient profiles that do not always lend themselves to simple clinical diagnosis
Documented track record of delivering consistent, exceptional levels of performance
Proven ability to be adaptive and innovative while working independently in a fast-paced, highly challenging work environment
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is a plus
Commercial “start-up” experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies
Proficiency in CRM systems and data analysis tools
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Passionate about improving the lives of patients with rare diseases
Person of good character that operates within corporate compliance framework
Valid drivers license required
Work Schedule and Location This role will work remotely and cover the New England- Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts territory. Significant domestic/regional travel is required.
Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care expenses and Health Savings Account
Paid time off and paid holidays, including Dec 24-Jan 1
Paid parental leave
401(k) with highly competitive match
Life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance coverage
Savara’s compensation for this role will include a base salary, bonus, and equity. The base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $225,000.
About Savara Savara is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on rare respiratory diseases. The company's lead program, molgramostim nebulizer solution, is in Phase 3 development for autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (aPAP). Savara's management team has extensive experience in rare respiratory diseases and pulmonary medicine, advancing product candidates to approval and commercialization.
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