Rare Disease Business Manager (Manhattan Territory) โ Gastroenterology Rare Disease Sales Team
Objectives:
- Implement the marketing plan and articulate the brand value proposition using only on-label, approved materials to meet sales/patient goals.
- Communicate disease/product/formulary information truthfully and compliantly.
- Execute brand strategy within the assigned territory to maximize sales with targeted HCPs and staff.
- Analyze local/regional market trends to build short- and long-term business goals.
- Work compliantly in a matrix environment handling confidential patient information.
- Build internal partnerships to create compliant selling plans.
- Seek guidance from management/Compliance & Legal when unsure about potential legal/compliance issues.
Accountabilities:
- Meet with targeted HCPs and staff to understand needs and assess fit for Takeda products.
- Use a consultative, highly technical, solution-oriented selling approach for Short Bowel and/or Ulcerative Colitis patients.
- Focus on the greatest positive patient impact.
- Manage territory marketing/promotional speaker program budget in line with compliance requirements.
- Share best practices and participate in regional/national meetings.
- Use CRM to document account profiles and pre/post-call activities.
Required:
- Bachelorโs (BS/BA).
- 3+ years successful pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device selling (or relevant clinical/industry experience) OR 2+ years selling experience at Takeda.
- Ability to discuss therapeutic strategies; develop/apply clinical & business expertise; strong verbal/influencing/presentation/written communication.
- Reside within or close to assigned geography; adapt to changing needs; commitment to learning.
Preferred:
- Local marketing strategy execution; managed care understanding; collaboration; specialty injectable sales; specialty infusion pharmacy distribution experience.
- Extensive patient services coordination experience; Gastroenterology knowledge; orphan/highly specialized sales; analyze technical data for strategic business plans.
Training/Licenses/Travel:
- Pass mandatory product training with written/oral exams.
- Valid driverโs license (clean record required).
Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match and annual retirement contribution plan; tuition reimbursement (and company match of charitable contributions); health & wellness programs; generous time off; community outreach programs.
Compensation (summary):
- U.S. hourly wage range: $66.11โ$90.91; may include short-term incentives.
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