Regional Clinical Sales Specialist at Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

190000.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Biopharmaceutical Sales, Rare Disease Experience, Specialty Therapeutics, Cardiology Experience, Strategic Account Management, Injectable Products, Patient Support Programs, Sales Success, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Engagement, Healthcare Provider Education, Field Activities Documentation, Compliance, Budget Management, Agile Mindset

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Reporting to the Regional Sales Director (RSD), the Regional Clinical Sales Specialist (RCSS) plays a vital role in Kiniksa’s mission to support patients with rare diseases. This position focuses on educating healthcare providers and their teams about recurrent pericarditis, ensuring a thorough understanding of approved treatment options, including efficacy, safety, administration, and patient support services. As a RCSS, you will be responsible for executing a strategic sales plan across multiple territories in partnership with the territory-based Clinical Sales Specialist (CSS), leveraging business insights to optimize customer engagement and enhance patient experience. Through thoughtful communication and tactical implementation, you will contribute to Kiniksa’s growth while making a meaningful impact on healthcare professionals and the patients they serve. Territory: This is a field-based position covering Fresno, Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Studio City, Burbank, Pasadena, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Century City, Torrance Responsibilities (including, but not limited to): * In partnership with RSD and territory-level CSSs, develop and execute strategic plan to educate HCP customers and staff, aligned with Kiniksa’s commercial objectives, including prioritized customer target engagements, account management where applicable, business assessment and analysis, and resource utilization and impact * Demonstrate agile and adaptable mindset by flexing between vacancy/vacation coverage and broader territory targeting efforts based on RSD direction and needs of the region * Educate decision makers, cardiologists and rheumatologists to initiate Kiniksa’s approved product for patients with recurrent pericarditis * Provide comprehensive education on our Kiniksa OneConnect™ Patient Services and support program * Facilitate short-term and future opportunities aligned with Kiniksa’s mission, strategy and objectives through multiple venues, (virtual and in-person) one-on-one interactions, small group discussions, peer-to-peer programs and presentations with external stakeholders * Identify, plan and execute local and regional congress meetings and hospital exhibit opportunities * Achieve quarterly and annual sales goals for this role and deliver on tactical resource execution * Ensure cross-functional efficiencies and constructive collaboration with field sales partners and other field-based teams * Serve as a Kiniksa external representative for HCP stakeholders, establishing oneself as a reliable, trusted resource for company and product information * Act in a compliant manner with integrity aligned with Kiniksa’s values, internal and external guidelines, policies and procedures that govern Kiniksa activities * Maintain expenses within assigned budget parameters * Document field activities accurately and in a timely fashion Qualifications and Experience: * 5+ years of biopharmaceutical sales experience; rare disease, specialty therapeutic experience, and / or cardiology experience is preferred * Bachelor’s degree required * Experienced promoting injectable or reconstitution injectable products is preferred * Candidates must demonstrate a track record of sales success and be highly motivated to achieve results * Successfully demonstrated strategic account management experience * Experienced with Specialty Pharmacy, HUB services, and Patient Support programs * Demonstrated working knowledge of compliant and ethical business practices * Must exhibit consistency in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders * Must exhibit characteristics that exemplify drive, passion and focus that will translate into significant contributions towards building a global generational company focused on Kiniksa’ s patients and customers * Must demonstrate ability to effectively & efficiently manage multiple workstreams * Must be willing to travel up to 85-90% of the time (with overnight stays likely across 4 different territories) and hold a valid driver’s license * Salary is commensurate with experience * Kiniksa Benefits Summary - USA [https://www.kiniksa.com/join-us] The expected salary range for Regional Clinical Sales Specialist is $178,000 - $190,000 annually. Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks. In addition to base pay, this role includes a Sales Incentive plan. Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Responsibilities

The Regional Clinical Sales Specialist is responsible for executing a strategic sales plan to educate healthcare providers about recurrent pericarditis and Kiniksa's approved treatment options. This role involves collaboration with territory-based Clinical Sales Specialists and requires effective communication to enhance patient experience and achieve sales goals.