Rare Disease Specialist- Pennsylvania West

Summary of Job (brief Description)

The Rare Disease Specialist will drive year two commercialization of DCCR and sales initiatives for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), engaging healthcare professionals and serving as a resource to caregivers and families by providing education on Soleno’s therapies.

• Engage a medical specialist pool to build market development, raise brand awareness, and execute a territory strategy/account plan.
• Develop and implement a territory strategy rooted in existing relationships and awareness building.
• Conduct regular field visits; address issues and maintain communication.
• Engage providers across pediatric endocrinology, adult endocrinology, psychiatry, and primary care for PWS.
• Identify and enroll new and existing patients in treatment programs.
• Segment clinics and identify key stakeholders within target institutions.
• Build relationships with HCPs, office staff, caregivers, and families; gather insights and conduct post-call analysis.
• Use emotional intelligence to adapt communication for HCPs and advocacy groups.
• Monitor and report territory market dynamics (prescriber opinion, competitive activity, PWS landscape).
• Report sales activities, performance metrics, and competitive insights to sales management.
• Collaborate across commercial departments (e.g., Patient Services, Medical Affairs).
• Tailor tactics to meet quarterly and annual targets.
• Prioritize and manage time/resources to engage rare-disease healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations during sales activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of PWS and the healthcare landscape.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Background in nursing, social work, nutrition (RD), or related field with rare disease experience is a plus.
• 5–7+ years pharmaceutical industry experience with proven sales track record.
• Previous launch experience highly preferred.
• Prior rare genetic disease or specialty sales experience highly preferred.
• Compassionate approach to patient care and provider awareness.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and influence skills.
• Ability to travel 60%.
• Compliance/regulatory training background preferred.
• Experience in pediatric endocrinology or diabetes highly preferred.

Salary Range: $190,000–$215,00