Rare Disease Business Manager, Alpha-1 - St. Louis MO

Role: Rare Disease Business Manager for Alpha-1 at Takeda, focused on driving sales and patient engagement in Missouri, Iowa, and Southern Illinois. Responsibilities: achieve sales targets by promoting Takeda's Alpha-1 therapies to healthcare professionals (Pulmonology, Allergy/Immunology, Primary Care), build strategic territory plans, conduct community education events, and collaborate with marketing, patient services, and hospital teams. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of clinical sales experience, preferably in biologics or specialty pharmaceuticals, with knowledge of plasma-derived therapies or rare diseases highly desirable. Skills: strong organizational, planning, and data interpretation abilities; proficiency with Microsoft tools and customer management systems; experience navigating payor/reimbursement challenges; ability to influence HCP prescribing behavior. High-Value: specialty biologics (injections/infusions), rare disease therapeutics, direct engagement with healthcare professionals, and knowledge of reimbursement landscape. Work setup: territory-based with up to 50% overnight travel, including occasional weekends; located within the territory. Reporting to Sr. Regional Business Leader, the role emphasizes compliance, community engagement, and promoting Takeda’s patient-focused culture.