Area Business Director (Gastroenterology) - San Francisco, CA

Role: Area Business Director (Gastroenterology) responsible for driving sales and establishing Ardelyx's presence with healthcare providers in gastroenterology. Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, developing and executing sales plans, collaborating with peers and cross-functional teams (Marketing, Patient Services, Market Access), and mastering clinical data and market dynamics to influence healthcare professionals. Qualifications: minimum 5 years of pharma/biotech sales experience, with preference for gastroenterology familiarity, proven success in achieving sales goals, product launch experience, and knowledge of specialty pharmacy. Requires a Bachelor’s degree; prior sales management experience is a plus. High-Value: focus on gastroenterology, first-in-class product, field-based role, up to 40% travel. Collaboration with healthcare providers and internal teams to promote innovative treatments for unmet medical needs in a competitive market.