Disease Awareness Specialist

Our client, **Alnylam Pharmaceuticals****:

- a biopharmaceutical company - was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts and focused on the rare diseases.

In order to create a new pilot project, IQVIA Staff Services is looking for a **Disease Awareness Specialist** who can join an exciting working environment in a dynamic and international atmosphere.

We are searching people who want to be part of a group that is shaping the future for a generational wellness in the field of rare diseases. We are looking for innovation and energy.

Join us

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Raise awareness of rare disease to improve earliest diagnosis and referral to specialist treatment centres;
- Identify educational needs of referring physicians, nurses and pharmacists to create optimal level of disease awareness;
- Drive patient ID, diagnosis and referral rates by executing against a territory strategy and account specific plans in conjunction with territory Key Account Manager;
- Relationship with specialties: neurologist, cardiologist, pediatrician, internist, urologist, nephrologist, gastroenterologist, gynecologist, hematologist in the assigned field;
- Develop and execute an effective Diagnoser Account Plan;
- Strategically network within the country cross-functional team to segment and prioritize referral centres to ensure patients have access to available treatment;
- Deliver agreed KPI’s and call targets, effectively and efficiently;
- Utilize CRM system to document account profiles, pre and post call activities and territory planning;
- Present a positive image of the company and of the products and develop awareness about rare disease;
- Conduct all activities to highest ethical standards in accordance with country code of practice and local Laws and regulations.

**REQUIRED SKILLS**
- Experience as pharmaceutical representative - at least 1 year
- Solid scientific background
- Strong motivation to succeed
- Experience in team-working
- Positive attitude and strong closing skills
- Flexibility
- Experience in rare disease is considered a plus
- Excellent knowledge of English language
- Excellent use of Excel

**WORK AREA**
- Piemonte

**EDUCATION**

Scientific Degree (Law 219/06)

**WE OFFER**

1 year fixed-term contract with possibility