Role Summary
Director of Strategic Account Management focused on the Mid-Atlantic region (New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) major oncology accounts, with national reach across accounts. This role develops and executes account level business plans, engages cross-functional partners, and positions Takeda Oncology as a preferred partner for portfolio initiatives. This position is remote/virtual in New Jersey with regional responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute account level business plans for targeted GPO member accounts based on Takedaโs commercial goals.
- Identify contacts and understand key GPO stakeholders representing a broad range of functions and management levels, both internal and external.
- Lead activities of cross-functional partners within targeted accounts as applicable and approved. Provide guidance and assistance relative to company-wide and franchise specific opportunities within targeted and assigned regional/national oncology accounts.
- Leverage proactive methods to gather and demonstrate understanding of integrated customer accounts, customer business models, financial dynamics, marketplace developments and trends, competitive strategies, healthcare policy, and Takeda strategies and processes.
- Assess key assigned regional and national oncology GPO clients. Identify new customers or organizations with potential to impact Takeda business, and work with leadership to build positive relationships.
- Engage with specified customers to position Takeda Oncology as a preferred partner for current and future portfolio initiatives.
- Work with internal matrix partners to deliver on company initiatives and priorities.
- Identify key business leaders and build long-term relationships with healthcare population-based decision makers.
- Develop strategy and plan for product/portfolio growth of key strategic accounts.
- Identify ways to streamline engagements, identify opportunities and maximize resources with strategic accounts.
- Build credibility through an in-depth understanding of an account's business, organization, external environment, and industry.
- Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and drive collaboration with matrix partners throughout the lifecycle of engagements.
- Maintain full fluency of Takeda Oncology portfolio.
- Mentor individuals seeking to develop into Access Account Management.
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelorโs degree in Business, Management, Marketing or related field with 10+ years industry experience.
- Required: 2+ years experience with responsibility for Oncology Network Accounts/IDNs or specialty GPO accounts with in-office and medically integrated dispensing.
- Required: 2+ years prior experience as an Oncology Field Sales leader with proven ability to work within a matrix team environment to achieve business results.
- Required: 3+ years focused account management knowledge of oncology marketplace, access influencers, and community oncology driving value, access, and profitability.
- Required: Strong customer orientation and account management expertise; resourceful with strong networking skills. Value and access B2B experience desired.
- Required: Ability to work collaboratively and lead cross-functional teams while proactively identifying trends and channel dynamics to translate to impactful access programs for our brands.
Travel
Additional Requirements
- Location: New Jersey - Virtual; Regions include Maryland and Virginia with potential national reach.
- Remote/hybrid work alignment in accordance with company policy.