Clinical Account Specialist

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

. Support the launch and ongoing growth of Ionis’s first wholly owned commercial product within the assigned territory .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Louisiana • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Pharma sales with a focus on account-based selling and new product launches, while effectively engaging healthcare professionals and managing territory strategies. Strong clinical knowledge in cardiology and endocrinology, with established relationships in the healthcare ecosystem.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pharma Sales ExperienceAccount-Based SellingHCP EngagementNew Product Launch ExperienceClinical Knowledge in Cardiology

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Hard Skills

Market Data AnalysisTerritory Strategy DevelopmentSales Territory ManagementInjectable ExperiencePatient Treatment Knowledge

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCross-Functional CollaborationCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Customer Engagement Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

SHTG Disease AwarenessHealthcare EcosystemKey Opinion Leaders (KOLs)Complex Account NavigationCardiometabolic Diseases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the launch and ongoing growth of Ionis’s first wholly owned commercial product within the assigned territory
Engage key customers and accounts, identify opportunities to improve patient care, and build partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem
Build, maintain, and leverage local healthcare-system networks and relationships
Develop and execute effective business plans to meet customer and Ionis goals
Educate healthcare professionals and office staff about sHTG disease state awareness, diagnostic pathways, and appropriate patient treatment
Create positive prescribing experiences through value-added resources and HCP/patient support materials and programs
Participate in conferences, congresses, and scientific meetings
Gather account insights and provide feedback to field leadership and marketing
Understand local referral networks and identify, validate, and document potential HCPs treating sHTG patients
Execute brand strategic plans and develop customer-focused territory account plans
Develop tactics based on customer needs and brand requirements
Participate in field meetings and training programs
Certify on approved label, compliance training, and customer engagement policies
Collaborate with cross-functional teammates and share customer engagement learnings
Use available platforms and technology to engage customers through multiple channels
Partner on accounts involving patients seen by multiple specialties across geographies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid U.S. driver’s license and driving record in compliance with company standards
Bachelor’s Degree
5 years of experience in Pharma sales
Experience in new product launches
Experience with account-based selling
HCP and IDN engagement experience
Cross-functional field team coordination
Prior experience independently managing a sales territory
Background in cardiology, endocrinology, and other sub-specialties that treat FCS patients
Familiarity with treating cardiometabolic and lipid-related diseases such as severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG)
Established relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and major accounts
Ability to analyze market data and develop territory strategies
Record of navigating complex accounts and aligning solutions with patient needs
Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to addressing patient needs
Injectable experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits package
Highly competitive benefits