Specialty Business Manager, Derm - Bakersfield, CA
Takeda
June 29, 2026
On-site
United States
$63.51 - $87.31 USD yearly
Sales
About the Role:
The Dermatology sales force drives demand for an assigned product (pending regulatory approval) through education, educating healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizing business opportunities in targeted Dermatology-focused physician offices, clinics, and hospital accounts. The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) applies business processes that benefit patients and achieve sales goals.
How you will contribute:
- Support account onboarding through education.
- Perform clinical selling: deliver clinical value proposition and advance customers across a brand educational continuum.
- Support initial clinical and patient access education for medical staff.
- Coordinate clinical education opportunities (e.g., peer-to-peer education) for HCPs.
- Manage accounts within Dermatology practices, clinics/outlets, and independent physician offices.
- Achieve sales goals/territory metrics; execute franchise and brand strategy/tactics within assigned customer segment.
- Build relationships with HCP decision makers, support staff, and stakeholders to support safe and effective product use.
- Develop and deliver targeted sales messages using accurate clinical information, approved materials, and reprints; discuss therapeutic strategies.
- Execute local marketing strategies and build customer engagement by educating key decision makers.
- Present complex clinical/business information to Dermatologists and other decision-making audiences.
- Develop/implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs; stay current on disease states and treatments.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets, medical affairs).
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required:
- BA/BS
- 3+ years successful selling in pharma/biotech/medical device and/or relevant clinical/industry experience; OR 2+ years successful selling at Takeda
- Dermatology experience highly preferred
- Business/strategic planning skills; adaptability
- Understanding of managed care landscape
- Strong communication (verbal, influencing, presentation, written)
- Team collaboration
- Reside within or close to assigned geography
Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling to HCPs
- Experience calling on Dermatologists
- Experience managing/communicating complex reimbursement issues
Training Requirements:
- Employment contingent on passing mandatory product training (written/oral).
- Valid Driver’s License.
Travel Requirements:
- Drive/fly to accounts and meetings; occasional overnight travel up to 25–50%.
Benefits (if provided):
- Short-term incentives; medical/dental/vision, 401(k) w/ match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being benefits, up to 80 hours sick time, and up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires.
Application instructions:
- Apply via the “Apply” button.
The Dermatology sales force drives demand for an assigned product (pending regulatory approval) through education, educating healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizing business opportunities in targeted Dermatology-focused physician offices, clinics, and hospital accounts. The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) applies business processes that benefit patients and achieve sales goals.
How you will contribute:
- Support account onboarding through education.
- Perform clinical selling: deliver clinical value proposition and advance customers across a brand educational continuum.
- Support initial clinical and patient access education for medical staff.
- Coordinate clinical education opportunities (e.g., peer-to-peer education) for HCPs.
- Manage accounts within Dermatology practices, clinics/outlets, and independent physician offices.
- Achieve sales goals/territory metrics; execute franchise and brand strategy/tactics within assigned customer segment.
- Build relationships with HCP decision makers, support staff, and stakeholders to support safe and effective product use.
- Develop and deliver targeted sales messages using accurate clinical information, approved materials, and reprints; discuss therapeutic strategies.
- Execute local marketing strategies and build customer engagement by educating key decision makers.
- Present complex clinical/business information to Dermatologists and other decision-making audiences.
- Develop/implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs; stay current on disease states and treatments.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets, medical affairs).
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required:
- BA/BS
- 3+ years successful selling in pharma/biotech/medical device and/or relevant clinical/industry experience; OR 2+ years successful selling at Takeda
- Dermatology experience highly preferred
- Business/strategic planning skills; adaptability
- Understanding of managed care landscape
- Strong communication (verbal, influencing, presentation, written)
- Team collaboration
- Reside within or close to assigned geography
Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling to HCPs
- Experience calling on Dermatologists
- Experience managing/communicating complex reimbursement issues
Training Requirements:
- Employment contingent on passing mandatory product training (written/oral).
- Valid Driver’s License.
Travel Requirements:
- Drive/fly to accounts and meetings; occasional overnight travel up to 25–50%.
Benefits (if provided):
- Short-term incentives; medical/dental/vision, 401(k) w/ match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being benefits, up to 80 hours sick time, and up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires.
Application instructions:
- Apply via the “Apply” button.