Regional Account Manager – Firdapse

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Serve as a representative for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals products to medical professionals focused on the treatment of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome.

• Establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Comprehend and implement the marketing strategy, clearly conveying the brand’s value proposition.

• Utilize only on-label and Regulatory/Compliance-approved marketing materials.

• Assess local and regional business and managed-market trends to formulate both short- and long-term objectives and a successful business plan.

• Collaborate in a matrix environment that includes patient support services, specialty pharmacies, Marketing, Managed Care, Corporate Communications, and Medical Affairs.

• Engage with targeted healthcare professionals and their teams in the assigned territory for disease awareness and product promotion.

• Provide consultative, science-based information to assist healthcare providers in making treatment decisions.

• Facilitate patient identification initiatives.

• Administer the territory budget in accordance with company policies.

• Accurately and promptly document account profiles in the CRM system.

• Participate in local or national patient advocacy events as needed, which may occur during evenings or weekends, up to 8 times per year.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or healthcare is preferred.

• At least 7+ years of pharmaceutical sales or related experience is required.

• Experience in Neurology or the Rare/Orphan market is preferred.

• Recent experience with biopharmaceutical launches within the last 3–5 years is preferred.

• Ability to consistently access healthcare providers in community and academic settings.

• Capability to cultivate strong, professional relationships for scientific exchange and promotion with healthcare providers.

• Experience selling a product that necessitates extensive coordination with patient access services.

• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

• Excellent organizational skills are required.

• Willingness to travel routinely within the assigned territory.

• 60% overnight travel is mandatory.

• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.

• Availability to travel on weekends for work conferences may be necessary.

• Ideal candidates should reside in Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC, or Richmond, VA, with access to airports in these areas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive wages.

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off.

• Retirement savings plan with company match.