Area Business Director (Gastroenterology) - Miami North, FL

Role: Area Business Director (Gastroenterology) responsible for promoting Ardelyx's novel GI product to healthcare providers, achieving sales objectives, and establishing the company's presence in the gastroenterology market. Responsibilities include developing and executing sales plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Patient Services, Market Access), and mastering clinical and market knowledge to drive customer engagement and product adoption. Requirements: minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical/biotech sales experience, preferably in gastroenterology, with a successful track record of meeting/exceeding sales goals and product launches. Experience with patient service hubs, specialty pharmacy, and competitive markets is preferred. Skills include strong clinical/scientific acumen, strategic sales planning, relationship building with healthcare professionals, and data analysis capabilities. Seniority is indicated by sales management experience and proven success in specialty pharma. The role involves field-based work with up to 40% travel, reporting to a Zone Director, and focuses on the early commercial stage of a first-in-class GI product, emphasizing compliance, professionalism, and customer-centric engagement.