[Hiring] Clinical Account Specialist @Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Role Description

The Clinical Account Specialist (CAS) is a field-based role responsible for the launch of Ionis’s first wholly owned commercial product within their respective territory. The CAS will possess a deep understanding of the healthcare market and the Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) community, including the key customers and accounts treating cardiovascular and lipid-related diseases.

• Drive performance and work with cross-functional partners and external customers to support Ionis goals.
• Build, maintain, and leverage networks and relationships in the local healthcare system.
• Develop and execute effective business plans to meet customer and Ionis goals.
• Serve as a cross-functional teammate, building trust and collaborating with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in Pharma sales across the following competencies:
• Experience in New Product launches
• Account-based selling
• HCP and IDN engagement
• Cross-functional field team coordination
• Prior experience independently managing a sales territory
• Background in cardiology, endocrinology, and other sub-specialties that treat FCS patients
• Injectable experience preferred
• Familiarity with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) community
• Established relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and major accounts
• Ability to analyze market data and develop territory strategies
• Record of navigating complex accounts and aligning solutions with patient needs
• Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to addressing patient needs

Requirements

• Participate in field meetings and training programs to understand brand messaging strategy and customer engagement tactics.
• Certify on approved label, compliance training, and all applicable customer engagement policies.
• Learn and adhere to the company's mission and vision, policies and procedures, including the Ionis Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
• Partner with cross-functional teammates to understand and address the unique needs of their customers.
• Share learnings from customer engagement activities with other field team members and leadership.
• Leverage all available platforms and technology to compliantly engage customers through multiple channels.
• Partner on accounts with patients who are seen by multiple specialties in multiple geographies.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package.
• Highly competitive benefits.

Company Description

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.

We pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating, and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. 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.

If you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us.