Zone Director – Remote Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Who we are: Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueledby connections. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexibleenvironment full of people empowered to bring their whole selves towork. We care deeply about our work, each other, and the patientswho count on us. Our teams cultivate strong bonds with patientcommunities, healthcare professionals, partners and colleagues,which helps us discover, develop and deliver therapies for rarediseases – and make a bigger difference in their lives. In theU.S., Agios markets a first-in-class pyruvate kinase (PK) activatorfor the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adults with PK deficiency.

Building on the company’s leadership in the field of cellularmetabolism, Agios is advancing a robust clinical pipeline ofinvestigational medicines with active and planned programs inalpha- and beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, pediatric PKdeficiency and MDS-associated anemia.

The impact you will make:

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Zone Director tojoin our growing Sales team. We want someone who cares about thisimportant work, and who’s driven to connect to our mission ofhelping these patient communities. The Zone Director will be tolead our national sickle cell build-out and development of a highimpact team to match the urgency and complexity of theseunderserved diseases.

What you will do:

National Sales Strategy &Field Force Design Establish a scalable team structure that ensuresfocus, flexibility, and high share of voice Lead with an enterprisemindset: develop the strategies, tools, metrics, and systems toenable speed-to-impact. Launch & Market Activation Oversee anddeliver field readiness, messaging discipline, and deep HCPengagement Shape and execute go-to-market strategy in collaborationwith Marketing, Access, Advocacy, and Medical Affairs. Drivephysician awareness and urgency around under-treated SCD patientsby educating on the full burden of disease and the unmet need fortherapeutic intervention Team Culture & Leadership Build ahigh-performance, values-driven culture rooted in trust, inclusion,urgency, and sustained excellence. Recruit and developmission-aligned leaders who reflect and respect the diversity ofthe communities they serve. Foster a sense of pride and purpose:this team will help restore trust among SCD patients who haveexperienced decades of bias and neglect. Execution ⨯-Functional Partnership Own national sales forecasts,territory design, IC strategy, targeting, and performancemanagement systems. Serve as the voice of the field—bringingstructured insights and recommendations into commercial planning.

Partner across functions to minimize patient friction, simplifyaccess, and ensure long-term adherence.

What you bring:

Acompetitive, collaborative, & commercial visionary and builder with15 years of biopharma sales and leadership experience, includingnational responsibility. Launch-proven in rare disease, hematology,or specialty markets; experience leading teams in high-Medicaid,access-constrained settings strongly preferred. An entrepreneurialarchitect who thrives in ambiguity, attracts top talent, and canbuild infrastructure that scales. A people-first leader who buildshigh-trust, high-accountability teams where performance andinclusion go together. Deeply familiar with payer dynamics,specialty pharmacy, and patient support models in rare and complexdiseases. Experience navigating matrix organizations with abilityto influence without authority Willing to travel 50% and inspireaction in the field and across the organization. Concerned that youdon’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Pleaseapply anyway! At Agios, we value each other’s differences andrecognize that teams thrive when everyone brings their uniqueexperiences to the table. We are dedicated to building aninclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment where allemployees can bring their whole selves to work. If you’re excitedabout this role but your previous experience doesn’t alignperfectly with the job description, we still encourage you toapply. You may be just the right candidate for this role or anotheropening!

Work Location:

Location Specific –

Field/Remote:

This is aremote based field position. Employees in field roles must residewithin their designated territory. Regular conversations withmanager are encouraged to ensure alignment on in-personpresence/expectations. Travel may be required commensurate to theabove job description and/or to attend team meetings and othercompany events.

What we will give you:

Deliberate Development. Yourprofessional growth as one of our top priorities. We’re all aboutindividual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles,health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity.

When you’re at your best, we’re at our best. Premium benefitspackage. We invest in the health, wellbeing, and security of ourpeople with a premium benefits package that is well-rounded andflexible to help meet the varied personal and professional needs ofevery member of our team. Competitive and equitableperformance-based compensation. This includes base salary and bothshort- and long-term incentives that are connected to our businessstrategy and vary based on individual and company performance. Thecurrent base salary range for this position is expected to bebetween $243,080 and $364,620 annualized; final salary will bedetermined based on various factors including, but not limited to,years of relevant experience, job knowledge, skills andproficiency, degree/education, and internal comparators.

Competitive performance-based compensation. This includes bothshort- and long-term incentives that are connected to our businessstrategy. Psychological safety. We support an environment offearlessness. We want you to share your ideas, speak candidly andtake data-informed risks to help push the boundaries. Commitment todiversity. We strive to foster a welcoming workplace where everyonecan thrive. We’re continuously looking to improve the inclusivityof our workforce. Commitment to community. We’re an activeparticipant in the communities that surround us – the communitieswhere we live, and the community of people and their loved ones inneed of better treatment options for conditions that are oftenoverlooked.