Clinical Account Manager - Los Angeles, CA

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Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients .

Position Summary:

The Clinical Account Manager (CAM) will have the potential to launch a first in class new treatment for two rare kidney diseases.

Sparsentan is a promising Phase 3 molecule that is currently being studied in the rare nephropathies IgA Nephropathy and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS.) These two Ph3 programs showed promising results in 2021 and thus Travere will be seeking regulatory approval, potentially allowing for an initial launch in late 2022.

The CAM is responsible for positioning the company as a leader in the Nephrology space and maximizing sales in their territory. Candidates must have prior experience calling on prescribers representing specialized, high-value product used for a unique patient population. The CAM has an opportunity to partner with their customers by providing unprecedented support to diagnosis and manage patients with these rare conditions.

Responsibilities :

• This position will be responsible for all business-related activities within their geographic responsibility, including achieving sales goals, business planning, and expense control.
• Primarily responsible for calling on Health Care Professionals (HCPs) specializing in Nephrology in targeted institutions and offices.
• Engage with providers managing patients with rare kidney disease and provide education regarding the benefits of using Travere therapies.
• Compliantly assist with steps to provide access of therapies for patients. This may include proper testing procedures, site of care determination and reimbursement process education.
• Provide educational support to an underserved patient community.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required in related discipline; life sciences or clinical background preferred. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotech sales experience required.
• 3 years of relevant work experience calling on prescribers of specialized, high value products.

Additional Skills/Experience:

• The ideal candidate will embody Travere’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork
• Candidates must demonstrate a consistent track record of sales success including quantifiable/documented sales accomplishments and awards
• Experience in rare disease or highly specialized products preferred
• Prior experience calling on academic institutions preferred
• Previous start-up experience desirable
• Nephrology experience preferred
• Experience with products in specialty pharmacy distribution
• Demonstrated ability to plan, analyze and interpret sales data to identify and address business opportunities
• Demonstrated proficiency with a Sales Force Automation application and basic business software
• Well organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment
• Excellent collaboration skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and manage complexity
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Must have a reliable and appropriate personal vehicle that meets minimum requirements to conduct business for the company
• Background check including Motor Vehicle Record required
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically overnight required
• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.
• Travere will require proof of vaccination status to perform onsite, face to face work or to become employed.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Where permitted, the Company requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an exemption or accommodation is available and approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen and may include the individual obtaining vaccination boosters at certain intervals . Where permitted, as a condition of employment, final candidates will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination unless an exemption or accommodation is available and approved. View the candidate COVID-19 vaccination policy webpage for information about the exemption or accommodation process for final candidates.