Rare Disease Business Manager

About This Role

Drive sales and achieve territory growth for a rare neurological sleep disorder therapeutic option. This role involves educating healthcare providers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure patient access.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and territory growth through effective execution of sales strategies and tactics
• Collaborate with regional business leaders and cross-functional teams to educate healthcare providers (HCPs)
• Build impactful relationships with targeted HCPs and accounts within a geographic territory
• Generate demand for new therapeutic options by providing clinical information and in-depth product knowledge
• Demonstrate urgency to drive results and achieve strong performance by delivering a high level of sales effort
• Implement sales and marketing plans, leveraging strong selling skills to achieve sales goals
• Strategically analyze local, regional, and national business trends and apply data to assess opportunities
• Manage a territory budget consistent with Takeda compliance policies
• Exemplify Takeda’s patient-first values and commitment to upholding high standards of customer satisfaction

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 at Takeda)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to navigate complex selling environments and influence decision makers
• Strong business acumen and strategic planning skills
• Demonstrated territory planning, strategic account management and prioritization skills
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work within a matrix of 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 and/or relevant clinical or 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 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

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits