Rare Blood Therapy Manager

Novo Nordisk

. Represent Novo Nordisk, Inc.

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical sales with a focus on Rare Diseases, particularly hemophilia, while effectively engaging healthcare professionals and stakeholders. Utilizes strong analytical skills and business acumen to develop and execute targeted business plans that drive sales and establish market leadership.

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Pharmaceutical Sales ExperienceRare Disease KnowledgeHemophilia Market ExpertiseAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making Ability

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy ImplementationBusiness Plan DevelopmentCustomer Insights AnalysisTechnical Product CommunicationMarket Trend Monitoring

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingActive ListeningTrust FacilitationLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

Sales Data SoftwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWindows Operating System

Industry Keywords

HemophiliaHealthcare SalesPharmaceutical IndustryRare Blood DisordersPatient Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent Novo Nordisk, Inc. to targeted accounts and thought-leaders in an assigned territory
Maximize sales and establish Novo Nordisk as a leader in the hemophilia marketplace
Achieve sales objectives by implementing approved marketing and local sales strategies
Sell and promote hemophilia products to physicians, nurses, home care companies, social workers, pharmacies, hemophilia/hematology organizations and other paramedical customers
Develop strategically targeted, account-specific business plans based on local, regional and national market forces
Maintain relationships with physicians, nurses, specialty pharmacies and other paramedical customers
Collaborate with Rare Blood Account Managers, community liaisons, medical liaisons and other departments
Drive sales, exceed goals and influence behavior change with healthcare professionals
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders in person and virtually
Engage customers through two-way dialogue and active listening to uncover needs
Share new information and insights related to patient management in rare blood disorders
Coordinate with field and home-office colleagues across the total geography
Identify customer insights and monitor local healthcare market trends
Create, adapt and execute territory business plans
Apply business acumen, analytical skills and knowledge of the local healthcare ecosystem to drive results
Lead initiatives and execute local projects
Organize work effectively and operate ethically and compliantly

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of five (5) years of pharmaceutical/healthcare sales experience, with Rare Disease experience preferred, OR a minimum of five (5) years of relevant Rare Disease experience required, including at least two (2) years in pharmaceutical sales
Rare Disease experience may include hemophilia care, treatment or advocacy
Expert knowledge of the hemophilia market preferred
Ability to facilitate trust and understanding
Aptitude for learning and communicating technical and scientific product and disease management information required
Decision-making ability and leadership skills required
Intermediate computer skills, including Windows, Word and Excel, required
Ability to evaluate options, make decisions and operate business activities with minimal supervision
Prior experience using sales data/call reporting software preferred
Valid driver’s license maintained in good standing
Ability to meet the physical requirement of 50–75% overnight travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus based on individual and company performance
Long-term incentive compensation and/or company vehicles depending on position level or company factors
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement program
Group legal insurance
Critical illness protection
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Auto/home insurance
Sick time
Flexible vacation policy
Parental leave policy