Rare Disease Specialist

execusearchchi· Sales
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📍 Albany, NY, US📍 Poughkeepsie, NY, USOTHER

About this role

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity! The person in this role will compliantly market the Company's products to our customers in the Hudson Valley, NY area. Candidates must live in proximity to the Hudson Valley area in NY.

Responsibilities

  • Have “game changing” conversations with our customers, compliantly utilizing effective selling techniques and marketing strategies to create and expand demand for any/all promoted brand(s) for which are responsible.
  • Develop and expand a thorough understanding of key customers.
  • Create, maintain and update an active customer database.
  • Develop strategies to effectively utilize marketing materials and programs.
  • Have a mastery of key account management.
  • Develop exceptional business plans with resource allocations that link to strong business results.
  • Be extremely customer-focused and able to build and foster strong positive relationships with key decision makers and opinion leaders.
  • Arrange and coordinate effective promotional programs within all promotional and regulatory guidelines.
  • Conduct essential field activities including, but not limited to, lunch and learns, customer in-services, and other compliant customer interactive activities.
  • Complete expense reports and other required administrative reports in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Report all call information in a timely fashion.
  • Attend training programs, conventions, and symposia, as requested.
  • Focus on the end results of the sales process, demonstrating personal accountability, a sense of urgency and commitment to achieve business objectives.
  • Exemplify strong collaboration and teamwork with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proactively use resources and share best practices that lead to achieving or exceeding business goals.
  • Adhere to all company compliance guidelines, policy, and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical and/or biotech selling experience.
  • Rare Disease and small company experience preferred.
  • Academic/teaching institution experience preferred.
  • Start-up commercial experience a plus.
  • Existing relationships with key accounts within assigned geography are helpful.
  • Strong track record of successfully exceeding sales goals to include national awards such as President’s Club.
  • Demonstrated success of selling in a territory where the candidate was the sole commercial salesperson.
  • Proven ability to formulate and implement effective rare disease sales skills and results.
  • Knowledge of relevant disease states and current treatments.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong business and analytical ability.
  • Proven ability to create and innovate, build and expand business and work both independently as well as in teams.
  • Ability to quickly assimilate complex information.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of reimbursement.
  • Knowledge of territory.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  • Ability to travel as necessary or required, which may include overnight and/or weekend travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Rare Disease Specialist position at execusearchchi?
The salary for this Rare Disease Specialist role at execusearchchi is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Rare Disease Specialist position at execusearchchi located?
This Rare Disease Specialist role at execusearchchi is based in Albany, NY, US, Poughkeepsie, NY, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Rare Disease Specialist role at execusearchchi full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Rare Disease Specialist role in the Sales department at execusearchchi.
Which team or department does the Rare Disease Specialist at execusearchchi belong to?
This Rare Disease Specialist position is part of the Sales department at execusearchchi. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Rare Disease Specialist position at execusearchchi?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to execusearchchi's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Rare Disease Specialist job at execusearchchi posted?
This Rare Disease Specialist position at execusearchchi was posted on Sep 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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