Rare Disease Business Manager

About This Role

This Rare Disease Business Manager drives sales and territory growth for a new rare neurological sleep disorder therapeutic option by educating healthcare providers and executing sales strategies. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure patient access and build the company's reputation.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and territory growth by executing sales strategies and tactics for a rare neurological sleep disorder.
• Collaborate with regional business leaders and customer-facing teams to educate healthcare providers (HCPs).
• Ensure appropriate patients have access to new therapeutic options once approved.
• Support new product introduction in a new therapeutic area for Takeda.
• Establish and build impactful relationships with targeted HCPs and accounts.
• Generate demand for a new therapeutic option by providing clinical information and in-depth knowledge of the product.
• Implement sales and marketing plans, leveraging selling skills to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals.
• Manage all business-related activities within the assigned geographic territory.
• Strategically analyze business trends and apply data to assess opportunities and priorities.
• Manage a territory budget consistent with Takeda compliance policies.
• Partner with internal teams (Patient Access, Market Access, Marketing) to align on strategies.
• Adhere strictly to all Takeda compliance policies, guidelines, and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree – BS/BA
• 3+ years of successful selling experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device and/or relevant clinical or industry experience; OR 2+ years of successful selling experience at Takeda.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to navigate complex selling environment and influence decision makers in key accounts
• Strong business acumen and strategic planning skills
• Demonstrated territory planning, strategic account management and prioritization skills
• Ability to interpret analytical data to create effective sales strategies
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work with cross functional partners
• Understanding of payer access and reimbursement at territory, regional, and state levels
• Adaptability to changing market conditions and customer needs
• Demonstrated learning agility with ability to successfully develop and compliantly apply clinical expertise and selling skills
• Must reside within the territory or within close proximity to assigned geography

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree – BS/BA
• 3+ years of successful selling experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device, or relevant clinical/industry experience; OR 2+ years of successful selling experience at Takeda.

Nice to Have

• 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience, preferably in rare disease or sleep disorders
• Sales experience with pharmaceutical or biologic products requiring coordination with patient access and market access teams
• Relevant clinical or industry experience
• Consultative / needs-based selling skills
• Experience working in a highly regulated marketplace
• Adept at leveraging emerging technologies, digital tools, and openness to AI-enabled processes

Benefits