[Hiring] Hemolytic Anemia Specialist @Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc

Role Description

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Hemolytic Anemia Sales Specialist to join our growing sales team. The Hemolytic Anemia Specialist (HAS) will report to a Regional Business Director, Rare Genetic Diseases, and will be responsible for:

• Raising awareness of Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) and Thalassemia.
• Driving earlier differential diagnosis for patients with Hereditary Hemolytic Anemias.
• Creating demand leading to HCPs initiating their Adult PK Deficiency patients on Pyrukynd (mitapivat).
• Driving demand for HCPs to initiate adult Thalassemia patients on the newly approved product Aqvesme (mitapivat).

As a Hemolytic Anemia Specialist, you are the territory business owner with a focus on:

• Increasing HCPs awareness of Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency and PKD patient diagnoses across your geography.
• Raising awareness and initiating treatment in patients with Thalassemia.
• Developing an integrated plan for your geography reflecting deep analysis and clear prioritization.
• Working with all field teams and marketing to ensure alignment on objectives, strategies, and communication.
• Developing relationships with key customers and continuing to build knowledge of the hemolytic anemia marketplace.
• Collaborating with Regional Medical Affairs and Market Access colleagues for seamless field coordination and customer/patient support.
• Driving commercial team performance to get treatment to patients and deliver on revenue objectives.
• Developing strong internal and external relationships for compliant business partnerships.
• Ensuring appropriate utilization of approved corporate resources for customer engagements.
• Representing Agios positively and professionally at company meetings and conferences.
• Achieving or exceeding sales forecasts and targets within budget.
• Leading ad-hoc initiatives to contribute to the business as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Scientific degree a plus.
• Proven track record of success in Rare Disease sales; minimum 5 years’ experience in rare disease.
• Hematology/Oncology sales experience preferred.
• Experience in building disease awareness and launching first-in-class therapies.
• Demonstrated business acumen with account management skills.
• Deep clinical knowledge expertise, including diagnostics and genetics.
• Previous cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the payer and clinical landscape, especially in specialty & rare diseases.
• Results-oriented with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong, resourceful, self-starter with an innovative mindset.
• Extraordinary commitment to customer experience and standards of excellence.
• Willingness to travel extensively across large geographies.
• Established relationships with Hematology/Oncology HCPs within designated geography strongly preferred.
• Prior experience launching rare disease products strongly preferred.
• Experience leading regional and/or national initiatives strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Travel requirement will be an average of 50-60% within the territory.
• This is a remote-based field position; employees must reside within their designated territory.
• Regular conversations with manager are encouraged to ensure alignment on in-person presence/expectations.

Benefits

• Deliberate Development focused on professional growth.
• Flexibility to embrace different perspectives and work styles.
• Premium benefits package that is well-rounded and flexible.
• Competitive and equitable performance-based compensation.
• Psychological safety to share ideas and take data-informed risks.
• Commitment to diversity and fostering a welcoming workplace.
• Commitment to community involvement and better treatment options.