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Regional Account Manager – Rare Disease - Mid-Atlantic Region

Kyowa Kirin, Inc.- U.S., Virginia, MN, United States


Regional Account Manager – Rare Disease - Mid-Atlantic Region Kyowa Kirin is a fast‑growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state‑of‑the‑art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. A Japan‑based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario.

This territory covers New York City, New Jersey, Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky.

Summary of Job The Regional Account Manager (RAM) – Rare Disease is a critical commercial role responsible for expanding the diagnosed patient population and driving appropriate treatment initiation through education‑driven, data‑informed field engagement. This role complements existing Regional Business Manager (RBM) coverage by focusing on new and earlier patient identification, diagnostic pathway enablement, and referral network activation.

Essential Functions Patient Identification & Diagnostic Enablement

Identify rare disease patients through engagement with healthcare providers, including but not limited to IM/FP, General Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, and other non‑traditional specialties

Identify and address diagnostic gaps within targeted accounts that may delay or prevent accurate diagnosis

Map, influence, and support local diagnostic and referral pathways to reduce time from disease suspicion to confirmed diagnosis

Support appropriate use of diagnostic tools and specialist referrals, including utilization of approved HCP identification tools

Serve as a field integrator to help ensure potential patients are identified throughout the diagnostic journey

Territory Strategy & Data‑Driven Execution

Develop and execute a business plan focused on patient identification and diagnostic activation

Utilize claims data, internal analytics, Power BI mapping, and other approved data sources to identify high‑probability patient opportunities

Continuously refine targeting and territory strategy based on real‑world outcomes, field insights, and performance metrics

Analyze local and regional trends to inform short‑ and long‑term business planning

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Regional Business Managers and appropriate cross‑functional partners to ensure coordinated, compliant patient identification efforts

Execute compliant transitions of qualified patient opportunities to RBMs for treatment initiation and account execution

Compliance & Professional Conduct

Communicate all disease, diagnostic, and product‑related information in a truthful, non‑misleading manner consistent with company policies and all applicable laws and regulations

Utilize only on‑label, approved materials and seek guidance from management, Compliance, or Legal when uncertainty exists

Adhere strictly to all regulatory, compliance, and company policies, including appropriate handling of confidential patient information

Primary Metrics

Number of newly identified and qualified patient opportunities

Growth in confirmed diagnoses

Expansion of new prescriber base

Qualified patient transitions to RBMs

Secondary Metrics

Conversion of qualified transitions to enrollment forms

Contribution to new patient starts

Percentage of transitions meeting defined qualification criteria (including pedigree relevance and confirmed referral pathway)

Educational discussions, including speaker programs and conferences

Job Requirements Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or business required.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of rare disease experience or experience selling in complex disease states preferred.

Demonstrated experience and success in patient identification, disease education, or complex diagnostic markets

Proven ability to operate effectively in long‑cycle sales environments

Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable territory strategies

Demonstrated ability to influence multiple stakeholders without direct authority

Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work autonomously while maintaining strong cross‑functional collaboration

Residence within close proximity to assigned geography

Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in rare disease or other highly specialized therapeutic areas

Demonstrated understanding of referral networks

Strong business planning and strategic thinking capabilities

Travel Requirements

Requires up to approximately 70% domestic travel

Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record

Position requires overnight domestic travel based on regional and territory needs

Technical Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems

Comfortable with data visualization and analytics platforms

Non‑Technical Skills

Highly motivated with strong attention to detail

Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity

Strong problem‑solving skills

Cultural sensitivity and ability to collaborate within a multinational organization

Salary and Benefits The anticipated salary for this position will be $185,500 to $202,000. The actual salary offered at commencement may vary based on several factors including relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education, location, and other business and organizational needs.

401K with company matching

Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)

Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes a Summer and Winter Shut‑Down, Sick Days and Volunteer Days

Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)

Well‑Being and Work/Life Programs

Life & Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Awards

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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