Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario.

This territory cover - New York City, New Jersey, Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky

Summary of Job:

The Regional Account Manager (RAM) – Rare Disease is a critical commercial role responsible for expanding the diagnosed patient population and driving appropriate treatment initiation through education-driven, data-informed field engagement. This role is designed to complement existing Regional Business Manager (RBM) coverage by placing primary emphasis on new and earlier patient identification, diagnostic pathway enablement, and referral network activation.

In rare disease markets, where growth is driven by patient identification rather than market share shifts, the Regional Account Manager focuses on uncovering diagnostic gaps, enabling earlier disease recognition, and ensuring appropriate handoff of qualified patient opportunities to RBMs for treatment initiation and account execution. The RAM serves as a field integrator across the local ecosystem and works in close collaboration with Regional Business Managers and relevant cross-functional partners

Essential Functions:

Patient Identification & Diagnostic Enablement

• Identify rare disease patients through engagement with healthcare providers, including but not limited to IM/FP, General Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, and other non-traditional specialties
• Identify and address diagnostic gaps within targeted accounts that may delay or prevent accurate diagnosis
• Map, influence, and support local diagnostic and referral pathways to reduce time from disease suspicion to confirmed diagnosis
• Support appropriate use of diagnostic tools and specialist referrals, including utilization of approved HCP identification tools
• Serve as a field integrator to help ensure potential patients are identified throughout the diagnostic journey

Territory Strategy & Data-Driven Execution

• Develop and execute a business plan focused on patient identification and diagnostic activation
• Utilize claims data, internal analytics, Power BI mapping, and other approved data sources to identify high-probability patient opportunities
• Continuously refine targeting and territory strategy based on real-world outcomes, field insights, and performance metrics
• Analyze local and regional trends to inform short- and long-term business planning

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Regional Business Managers and appropriate cross-functional partners to ensure coordinated, compliant patient identification efforts
• Execute compliant transitions of qualified patient opportunities to RBMs for treatment initiation and account execution

Compliance & Professional Conduct

• Communicate all disease, diagnostic, and product-related information in a truthful, non-misleading manner consistent with company policies and all applicable laws and regulations
• Utilize only on-label, approved materials and seek guidance from management, Compliance, or Legal when uncertainty exists
• Adhere strictly to all regulatory, compliance, and company policies, including appropriate handling of confidential patient information

Success Metrics (KPIs)

Primary Metrics

• Number of newly identified and qualified patient opportunities
• Growth in confirmed diagnoses
• Expansion of new prescriber base
• Qualified patient transitions to RBMs

Secondary Metrics

• Conversion of qualified transitions to enrollment forms
• Contribution to new patient starts
• Percentage of transitions meeting defined qualification criteria (including pedigree relevance and confirmed referral pathway)
• Educational discussions, including speaker programs and conferences

Job Requirements:

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in science or business required. 

Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years of rare disease experience or experience selling in complex disease states preferred
• Demonstrated experience and success in patient identification, disease education, or complex diagnostic markets
• Proven ability to operate effectively in long-cycle sales environments
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable territory strategies
• Demonstrated ability to influence multiple stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration
• Residence within close proximity to assigned geography
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rare disease or other highly specialized therapeutic areas
• Demonstrated understanding of referral networks
• Strong business planning and strategic thinking capabilities
• Strong business development skills

Travel Requirements

• Requires up to approximately 70% domestic travel
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Position requires overnight domestic travel based on regional and territory needs

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems
• Comfortable with data visualization and analytics platforms

Non-Technical Skills

• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to collaborate within a multinational organization

The anticipated salary for this position will be $185,500 to $202,000. The actual salary offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs.

The listed salary is just one component of the overall compensation package. At Kyowa Kirin North America we provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• 401K with company matching
• Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes a Summer and Winter Shut-Down, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Service
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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About Us

Nourish is on a mission to improve people’s health by making it easy to eat well. Nutrition-related chronic disease is the largest and most overlooked crisis in the world. Food can be medicine: working with a Registered Dietitian is one of the most effective interventions available, but <1% of eligible Americans use their covered benefits.

Nourish is building an AI-native, patient-friendly healthcare system centered on nutrition that improves outcomes, lowers costs, and helps people live healthier, longer lives. We launched three years ago, are live in all 50 states, and already have thousands of dietitians and hundreds of thousands of patients on the platform.

We are growing quickly, have partnered with national health insurance companies and provider groups, and have raised $115M from top-tier VCs including JP Morgan Growth Equity, Thrive Capital, Index Ventures, Y Combinator, Maverick Ventures, Box Group, Atomico, G Squared, and Pinegrove Venture Partners. Our angel investors include world-class healthcare founders from Oscar, Rightway Health, Headway, Spring Health, and Alto Pharmacy, as well as soccer star Alex Morgan and the founders from Olipop and Notion.

Learn more about us here and read about our recent Series B here.

About the Role

As a Provider Partnerships Manager (PPM), you’ll be instrumental in advancing our mission to improve health outcomes by making nutrition care accessible to more patients. This is a provider-facing field role where your primary goal is to grow patient referrals to Nourish by building and nurturing relationships with healthcare providers and their teams — including primary care physicians, specialists, medical assistants, and office managers.

Your impact will be felt every day: by putting patients first, championing providers as partners, and ensuring more people gain access to life-changing nutrition support. In this role, you’ll report directly to a Provider Partnerships Regional Manager and join a fast-moving, values-driven team.

Please note: This is a full-time role and you must be located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. 

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you’ll take full ownership of growing your territory and building lasting provider partnerships. You’ll have both the autonomy and support to approach the work creatively and effectively, with a clear focus on driving patient impact. Core responsibilities include:

• Field Engagement: Spend ~4 days per week in the field, meeting with providers within an approximately 1-hour driving radius of your territory.
• Spotting Opportunities: Proactively research, prospect, and identify new provider partners.
• Connecting & Converting: Build trust and credibility with leads, converting them into referral partners who rely on Nourish for their patients’ nutrition care.
• Fostering Relationships: Develop authentic, long-term relationships not only with providers but also with clinic staff — including medical assistants, office managers, and administrators — ensuring the entire office is engaged in supporting patient referrals.
• Contributing to Growth: Help shape the Provider Partnerships function by refining processes, creating resources, and sharing best practices that strengthen the team.

You’ll love this role if:

• You’re passionate about Nourish’s mission. You care deeply about improving healthcare access and believe nutrition is a vital part of the solution.
• You have a knack for building strong relationships. Building trust comes naturally to you, and you thrive on creating meaningful relationships at every level of a practice.
• You are relentlessly resourceful. You see challenges as opportunities, bringing both grit and creativity to every situation. Your resilience allows you to turn obstacles into opportunities.
• You embrace ownership. You’re self-driven, proactive, and comfortable stepping into ambiguity to figure things out, even when it means stepping outside of your comfort zone.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Change excites you - you adapt quickly and stay focused on results, while being flexible in your approach.
• You welcome coaching and feedback. You see growth as a team sport, and you’re motivated by learning and continuous improvement.
• You work with focus and intention. You know how to work hard and optimize your time, maximizing impact and driving meaningful results.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have proven success in a provider-facing field sales role (pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare industry strongly preferred).
• You have demonstrated ability to independently build and grow a territory from the ground up with strategic ownership.
• You have a strong professional presence and the ability to influence and connect across the entire office - from physicians to medical assistants, office managers, and staff.
• You have proficiency with CRM software (Salesforce preferred) and a comfort with quickly learning new systems.
• You have exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), with strong time management and organizational abilities.

Compensation & Field-Based Benefits

• Our Compensation Philosophy
• Competitive base salary + uncapped monthly variable compensation
• Mileage & wear/tear reimbursement at IRS standard rate
• $65/month cell phone reimbursement
• $125/quarter WFH stipend (home office setup)
• Company card for field expenses (breakfasts, lunches, provider engagement, etc.)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Please note: You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this position.

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