Rare Disease Business Manager

About This Role

This Rare Disease Business Manager role drives sales and territory growth for a new neurological sleep disorder treatment, focusing on educating healthcare providers and ensuring patient access to this therapeutic option.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and territory growth through effective execution of sales strategies and tactics in a rare neurological sleep disorder (narcolepsy type 1)
• Collaborate with Regional Business Leader and cross-functional teams to educate healthcare providers (HCPs) and ensure patient access to the new therapeutic option
• Support new product introduction in a new therapeutic area for Takeda
• Establish and build impactful relationships with targeted HCPs and accounts within the geographic territory
• Generate demand for the new therapeutic option by providing clinical information and in-depth knowledge of the product, orexin system, and narcolepsy type 1
• Implement sales and marketing plans, utilizing approved, on-label materials to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals
• Manage all business-related activities within the assigned geographic territory, focusing on achieving sales goals and advancing diagnosis and treatment of NT1
• Build strong relationships with and educate sleep specialists, neurologists, pulmonologists, sleep centers, and associated clinic staff
• Strategically analyze local, regional, and national business trends to assess business opportunities and tailor strategies to market needs
• Utilize CRM system to document account profiles, develop pre-call plans, and record post-call activities
• Manage territory budget consistent with Takeda compliance policies
• Partner with internal teams (Patient Access, Market Access, Marketing) to align on strategies and tactics

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 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 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 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 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