Sickle Cell Sales Specialist (Nashville) at Agios Pharmaceuticals in CAMBRIDGE, MA

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Sickle Cell Sales Specialist (Nashville) Who we are: At Agios, we are fueled by connections to transform rare diseases. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture – one that sparks bold thinking and strengthens our connections with each other and with the rare disease communities we serve. We embrace diverse backgrounds with respect, active listening, and a commitment to inclusion – because our differences shape how we hire, collaborate, and innovate. Our team’s proven track record of executional excellence, combined with our depth of expertise and dedication, enables us to develop innovative medicines that reflect the priorities of rare disease communities. Our commitment is more than scientific – it’s deeply personal, grounded in the meaningful connections we have built. To learn more, visit www.agios.com and follow Agios on LinkedIn and X . The impact you will make: We are seeking individuals with a demonstrated track record of success in launching rare diseases medicines and who are motivated by building durable markets in complex, underserved therapeutic areas. The Sickle Cell Specialist should possess an entrepreneurial “start-up” mentality and values consistent with the patient and science focused Agios culture. They will be energized by the opportunity to earn trust, advance disease education, and prepare the ecosystem for long-term impact which will lay the foundation for the success of Mitapivat and Agios’ pipeline of transformative rare genetic disease treatments. The Sickle Cell Specialist (SCS) will report to a Regional Business Director and will be responsible for raising awareness of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and the need for disease education in SCD and the treatment of hemolytic anemia. The SCS will have territory level goals focused on identifying appropriate patients, advancing disease education, and supporting treatment readiness in anticipation of a potential future approval. Additionally, the SCS will be responsible for raising awareness across their respective geographies in anticipation of the initial US approval of Mitapivat for Sickle Cell Disease. Territory to include these major markets: Nashville, TN, Columbus OH, Cinncinati OH, Louisville KY and Lexington KY. This is a field-based role requiring consistent in-person engagement across priority accounts within the territory. What you will do: As a Sickle Cell Specialist, you are the territory business owner, responsible for developing and executing a long-term market building strategy across your geography Lead consistent, multi-touch disease education engagements to advance understanding of SCD pathophysiology, disease burden, and unmet need Develop an integrated plan for your geography reflecting deep analysis, clear prioritization, and disciplined execution Work with all field teams and marketing to ensure alignment on objectives, strategies, and communication Develop credible, trust-based relationships with key customers and continue to build knowledge of the sickle cell marketplace Collaborate with Regional Medical Affairs and Market Access colleagues to ensure seamless coordination and timely patient support Advance appropriate patients toward treatment readiness while continuously assessing performance metrics and adapting strategies Develop strong internal and external relationships to enable appropriate, compliant business partnerships Ensure appropriate and compliant utilization of approved corporate, promotional and other resources to facilitate customer engagements Represent Agios positively and professionally at company meetings and conferences, ensuring your activities are compliant with laws, regulations, policies and guidelines Achieve or exceed sales forecasts and targets, within budget Lead ad-hoc initiatives to contribute to the business as requested What Success Looks Like in this role: Priority HCPs view you as a trusted SCD partner, not just a product representative Disease education conversations deepen over time and lead t