United Therapeutics Corporation

Senior/Advanced Lung Disease Sales Specialist (South Boston, MA) *Rare Disease Opportunity*

United Therapeutics Corporation$130K — $180K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in nursing or life science, or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience to specialty healthcare professionals
  • 2+ years of experience in Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary therapeutics
  • Demonstrated leadership and communication skills with a proven sales record
  • Valid Driver's License in good standing

Responsibilities

  • Promote products and engage with the PH-ILD and IPF healthcare community
  • Build and maintain relationships with a variety of healthcare professionals
  • Analyze sales reports to develop business plans for key accounts
  • Coordinate activities with field team members to enhance sales efforts
  • Utilize sales force automation systems for effective territory management
  • Maintain expert knowledge of disease states, products, and competitors
  • Attend medical symposia and patient support groups to provide education and support

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • Employee wellness resources
  • Savings plans including 401k and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Disability benefits and more
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The job details are as follows:

The Advanced Lung Disease (ALD) Specialist maintains and increases sales of all UT products, with a primary focus on Tyvaso, assigned within a defined territory of targeted physicians and key accounts through effective territory management and execution of sales/marketing strategies. Serves as an important educational resource for all physicians and other healthcare professionals (HCP's) involved in the treatment of PH-ILD and/or IPF.

  • Promote marketed products according to corporate guidance in an assigned geographic territory and designated accounts to actively interface with the PH-ILD and IPF community
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with various customer types (MDs, NPs, PAs, RNs, and specialty distributor staff) to ensure maximal product messaging and education on assigned UT products, which include: Tyvaso, and according to package insert
  • Analyze sales reports and develop and implement business plans to increase business and drive sales in key accounts, achieving or exceeding target sales goals
  • Coordinate activities with other field-based team members (including RBD, and other field-based personnel to optimize selling, education and support efforts)
  • Appropriately and effectively utilize available resources to drive sales with key customers
  • Develop and maintain expert knowledge of disease state, product, and competitive landscape
  • Utilize sales force automation system to maximize territory effectiveness and record-keeping
  • Complete all UT administrative requirements in a timely manner, including but not limited to expense reports and call reporting (with all reporting requirements as outlined in UT Commercial Compliance Guidelines)
  • Adhere to all corporate, external regulatory, and UT guidelines related to the promotion of our products
  • Attend local/regional/national medical PH-ILD and/or IPF symposia and conferences in order to provide education and promotion support to key stakeholders in attendance and to enhance understanding of treatment trends
  • Attend patient support group meetings and remain current with PH-ILD and/or IPF community in accordance with our PHA's guidelines regarding support group interaction; participate (as directed) in project teams with sales and marketing teams to establish programs and resources to increase sales and awareness


Territory to include: Boston, South Boston, MA- Providence, RI

Minimum Requirements

Advanced Lung Disease (ALD) Specialist
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferably in nursing or life science), or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of experience successfully selling pharmaceutical therapies or similar products to specialty physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals (i.e., cardiologists, pulmonologists, etc.) OR 6+ years of healthcare/nursing experience with advanced lung disease
  • 2+ years of experience with Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disease Therapeutics areas
  • Expertise in Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disease therapeutic area
  • Strong leader with proven selling record and outstanding communication skills
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability, planning and interpersonal skills
  • Develop and maintain complete knowledge of UT products and services
  • Valid Driver's License in good standing


Preferred Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience in specialty pharmaceutical/biotech sales
  • 2+ years of experience in PH-ILD and/or IPF sales
  • 2+ years of experience selling within institutional or major teaching centers environment


Minimum Requirements

Senior Advanced Lung Disease (ALD) Specialist
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferably in nursing or life science), or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience successfully selling pharmaceutical therapies or similar products to specialty physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals (i.e., cardiologists, pulmonologists, etc.)
  • 4+ years of experience in specialty pharmaceutical/biotech sales
  • 4+years of experience selling within the institutional or major teaching centers environment
  • 2+ years of experience with Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disease Therapeutics areas
  • 1+ year of documented experience facilitating training workshops with new hires and/or colleagues at POA/Regional Meetings (Internal UT Employees Only) (required)
  • 2+ years of experience as a successful Cardiopulmonary Specialist, consistently exceeding sales targets and exhibiting UT's core competencies. Current promotional criteria is outlined in the UT Sales Force Promotional Criteria document (Internal UT Employees Only)
  • Expertise in Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disease therapeutic area
  • Strong leader with proven selling record and outstanding communication skills
  • Track record of selling excellence across multiple regions
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability, planning and interpersonal skills
  • Develop and maintain complete knowledge of UT products and services
  • Valid Driver's License in good standing


Preferred Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience selling pharmaceutical products distributed through specialty pharmacies
  • 2+ years of experience in PH-ILD and/or IPF sales


Position Location & Travel

This position is located remotely within the Boston, Massachusetts area with ideal candidates living within the territory being supported. This position requires 75-80% travel, including reaching territory for direct customer interaction via face-to-face meetings/visits, going into UT Offices, as well as national events and conferences. Candidates must be able to travel via motor vehicle and/or airplane.

Final interviews will be conducted in person at select locations across the U.S. during April and May 2026. Candidates invited to the final round may be asked to travel, with applicable travel arrangements coordinated by United Therapeutics.

The salary for the ALD Specialist is from $130,000 to $160,000 per year and the salary for the Sr. ALD Specialist is from $155,000 to $180,000 per year. These ranges reflect our good-faith estimate of the compensation for these roles at the time of posting. This range represents base salary only and does not reflect total compensation, which provides opportunity for competitive sales incentive compensation, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs, as well as other factors permitted by law at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future based on company and market factors.

Eligible employees may participate in the Company's comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

About United Therapeutics Corporation

United Therapeutics Corporation is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes innovative products to address the unmet medical needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening diseases. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland. United Therapeutics has a portfolio of products that includes treatments for pulmonary arterial hypertension, neuroblastoma, and other diseases. The company's mission is to improve the lives of patients by developing and commercializing innovative therapies. United Therapeutics has received numerous awards for its contributions to the biotechnology industry.
Learn more about United Therapeutics Corporation
Size
965 employees
Market Cap
$12.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$514.8 million
5 Year Trend
+1.1%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
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