Sickle Cell Specialist, Sickle Cell Disease; Bay Area

The impact you will make

We are seeking individuals with a demonstrated track record of success in launching rare disease medicines and who are motivated by building durable markets in complex, underserved therapeutic areas.

The Sickle Cell Specialist should possess an entrepreneurial start‑up mentality and values consistent with the patient and science focused culture.

They will be energized by the opportunity to earn trust, advance disease education, and prepare the ecosystem for long‑term impact that will lay the foundation for the success of Mitapivat and the pipeline of transformative rare genetic disease treatments.

The Sickle Cell Specialist (SCS) will report to a Regional Business Director and will be responsible for raising awareness of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and the need for disease education in SCD and the treatment of hemolytic anemia. The SCS will have territory‑level goals focused on identifying appropriate patients, advancing disease education, and supporting treatment readiness in anticipation of a potential future approval.

Additionally, the SCS will be responsible for raising awareness across their respective geographies in anticipation of the initial U.S. approval of Mitapivat for Sickle Cell Disease.

Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Seattle.

A field‑based role requiring consistent in‑person engagement across priority accounts within the territory.

• Act as the territory business owner, develop and execute a long‑term market‑building strategy across your geography.
• Lead consistent, multi‑touch disease education engagements to advance understanding of SCD pathophysiology, disease burden, and unmet need.
• Develop an integrated plan for your geography reflecting deep analysis, clear prioritization, and disciplined execution.
• Work with all field teams and marketing to ensure alignment on objectives, strategies, and communication.
• Build credible, trust‑based relationships with key customers and continue to deepen knowledge of the sickle cell marketplace.
• Collaborate with Regional Medical Affairs and Market Access colleagues to ensure seamless coordination and timely patient support.
• Advance appropriate patients toward treatment readiness while continuously assessing performance metrics and adapting strategies.
• Develop strong internal and external relationships to enable appropriate, compliant business partnerships.
• Ensure appropriate and compliant utilization of approved corporate, promotional, and other resources to facilitate customer engagements.
• Represent the company positively and professionally at meetings and conferences, ensuring all activities are compliant with laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Achieve or exceed sales forecasts and targets, within budget.
• Lead ad‑hoc initiatives to contribute to the business as requested.

• Priority HCPs view you as a trusted SCD partner, not just a product representative.
• Disease education conversations deepen over time and lead to earlier identification of appropriate patients.
• Accounts are prepared to act efficiently once therapy is approved for appropriate patients.
• Cross‑functional partners rely on your insights to inform strategy and execution.

• Bachelor’s degree required; scientific degree a plus.
• Proven track record of success in rare disease sales; minimum 5 years’ experience in rare disease.
• Sickle Cell/Hematology/Oncology sales experience preferred.
• Experience in building disease awareness and launching first‑in‑class therapies.
• Business acumen with account management skills, data analysis, and competitive selling.
• Ability to translate complex clinical and scientific concepts into credible, compliant dialogue.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with internal stakeholders including marketing, medical affairs, market access, patient services, and sales operations.
• Knowledge of the payer and clinical landscape, especially in specialty and rare diseases.
• Results‑oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results.
• Resourceful self‑starter with an innovative mindset and ability to…