Sickle Cell Specialist, Sickle Cell Disease (Southwest)

Sickle Cell Specialist, Sickle Cell Disease (Southwest)

We are seeking an individual with a proven track record in launching rare disease medicines and a strong entrepreneurial mindset. The Sickle Cell Specialist will be the business owner for the Houston and Dallas territory, responsible for raising awareness of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), advancing disease education, supporting treatment readiness, and laying the foundation for the success of Mitapivat and Agios’ rare genetic disease pipeline.

Territory

Field‑based role covering Houston and Dallas. Consistent in‑person engagement with priority accounts is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long‑term market building strategy for the territory.
• Lead multi‑touch disease education engagements to deepen understanding of SCD pathophysiology, burden, and unmet need.
• Create an integrated, data‑driven plan reflecting clear prioritization and disciplined execution.
• Collaborate with field teams and marketing to align objectives, strategies, and communication.
• Build credible, trust‑based relationships with key customers and expand knowledge of the sickle cell marketplace.
• Coordinate with Regional Medical Affairs and Market Access to ensure seamless patient support.
• Advance appropriate patients toward treatment readiness while continuously assessing performance metrics and adapting strategies.
• Forge strong internal and external relationships to enable compliant business partnerships.
• Ensure compliant use of approved corporate, promotional, and other resources for customer engagements.
• Represent Agios positively at company meetings and conferences, maintaining compliance with laws and policies.
• Achieve or exceed sales forecasts and targets within budget.
• Lead ad‑hoc initiatives to support the business as requested.

What Success Looks Like

• Priority HCPs view you as a trusted SCD partner, beyond a product representative.
• Disease education conversations deepen over time, leading to earlier patient identification.
• Accounts are ready to act efficiently once therapy is approved.
• Cross‑functional partners rely on your insights to inform strategy and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; scientific degree a plus.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in rare disease sales.
• Experience in Sickle Cell/Hematology/Oncology sales preferred.
• Experience building disease awareness and launching first‑in‑class therapies.
• Business acumen with account management, data analysis, and competitive selling skills.
• Ability to translate complex clinical and scientific concepts into credible, compliant dialogue.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with marketing, medical affairs, market access, patient services, and sales operations.
• Knowledge of the payer and clinical landscape, particularly in specialty and rare diseases.
• Results‑oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Navigation of ambiguity and drive for results.
• Resourceful self‑starter with an innovative mindset and ability to develop new business solutions.
• Commitment to customer experience and standards of excellence.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the territory.
• Established relationships with Hematology/Oncology HCPs in the designated geography strongly preferred.
• Prior experience launching rare disease products strongly preferred.
• Experience leading regional and/or national initiatives strongly preferred.
• Experience working with populations facing access challenges, health equity considerations, or underserved patient populations strongly preferred.

Travel Requirements

Average 50‑60% travel within the territory, focusing on major market areas of Houston and Dallas.

Work Location

Remote‑based field position; employees must reside within their designated territory and maintain consistent in‑person presence at priority accounts.

Benefits

• Deliberate Development. Professional growth is a top priority.
• Flexibility. Individual needs and different perspectives are embraced.
• Premium benefits package. Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and security benefits.
• Competitive performance‑based compensation. Base salary and long‑term incentives tied to business strategy and performance.
• The current base salary range is expected to be between $152,440 and $228,660 annualized; final salary will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and internal comparators.
• Incentive design recognizes both foundational market building and long‑term value creation.
• Commitment to psychological safety, diversity, and community engagement.