Rare Disease Business Manager, Sleep Disorders

About This Role

Drive sales and territory growth for a rare neurological sleep disorder (narcolepsy type 1) by executing sales strategies and educating healthcare providers on new therapeutic options.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and territory growth through effective execution of sales strategies and tactics
• Collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams to educate healthcare providers (HCPs)
• Support new product introduction in a new therapeutic area for Takeda
• Establish and build impactful relationships with targeted HCPs and accounts
• Generate demand for new therapeutic options by providing clinical information and product knowledge
• Implement sales and marketing plans, utilizing approved, on-label materials to achieve sales goals
• Manage all business-related activities within the assigned geographic territory
• Strategically analyze local, regional, and national business trends to assess opportunities
• Utilize CRM system to document account profiles, develop pre-call plans, and record post-call activities
• Manage a territory budget in a manner consistent with all Takeda compliance policies

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 across various decision makers in key accounts
• 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 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

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits