Clinical Account Specialist (Pharmaceutical Sales)

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; field-based territory role

Salary: $140,000–$160,000 per year

Company

Ionis is a biotechnology and pharmaceutical company developing RNA-targeted medicines, gene-editing approaches, and therapies for serious diseases. The role is managed through Mix Talent, while the posting identifies hirify.global as the company.

What you will do

• Support the launch and ongoing growth of a commercial product for severe hypertriglyceridemia and related cardiometabolic conditions.
• Educate healthcare professionals and office staff on disease awareness, diagnostic pathways, and appropriate treatment.
• Build and maintain relationships with endocrinologists, cardiologists, primary care providers, hospitals, offices, and referral networks.
• Develop and execute strategic account and territory plans based on customer needs, market insights, and brand objectives.
• Gather account and market intelligence and share insights with field leadership, marketing, analytics, and field operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve customer and patient experience through compliant multichannel engagement.

Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver’s license and driving record meeting company standards.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience, including new product launches, account-based selling, HCP and IDN engagement, and cross-functional field coordination.
• Experience independently managing a sales territory and navigating complex healthcare accounts.
• Background in cardiology, endocrinology, or related specialties treating familial chylomicronemia syndrome or severe hypertriglyceridemia.
• Strong clinical knowledge, market-analysis skills, territory-strategy capabilities, and commitment to patient needs.

Nice to have

• Injectable product experience.
• Established relationships with key opinion leaders and major accounts.

Culture & Benefits

• Benefits package offered by Ionis.
• Work within a challenging, motivating, and scientifically focused environment.
• Operate in accordance with the Ionis Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
• Participate in field meetings, training programs, conferences, congresses, and scientific meetings.