Specialty Business Manager, Derm - Frederick, MD
Takeda
July 01, 2026
On-site
United States
$63.51 - $87.31 USD yearly
Sales
About the Role:
The Dermatology sales force drives demand through education following potential regulatory approval. The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) educates healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizes business opportunities in targeted dermatology physician offices, clinics, and hospital accounts. Develop and apply business processes to benefit patients and achieve sales goals.
How you will contribute:
- Support account onboarding through education.
- Conduct 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/programs for HCPs (e.g., peer-to-peer).
- Perform account management in dermatology practices/clinics/outlets and independent physician offices.
- Meet sales goals and territory metrics; execute franchise/company brand strategy and tactics within the customer segment.
- Build relationships with decision makers and stakeholders to support safe/effective product use.
- Deliver targeted sales messages using accurate clinical information and approved materials; discuss therapeutic strategies.
- Execute local marketing strategies; build customer engagement through relationship-building and local education.
- Present complex clinical/business information to dermatologists and relevant groups.
- Develop/implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs; stay current on disease/treatment and environment.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (budgets, managed markets, medical affairs, home office).
- Follow compliance policies and uphold patient-first values.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required:
- BA/BS.
- 3+ years successful selling in pharma/biotech/medical device (or relevant clinical/industry experience); OR 2+ years selling experience at Takeda.
- Dermatology/Dermatologist calling experience highly preferred.
- Business/strategic planning; adaptability to market changes.
- Understanding of managed care landscape.
- Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication.
- Collaboration/team success.
- Live within or close proximity to assigned geography.
Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling to HCPs in pharma/biotech/device/healthcare (or relevant experience).
- Experience calling on Dermatologists.
- Experience managing/communicating complex reimbursement issues.
Travel Requirements:
- Drive and/or fly to accounts; occasional business meetings.
- Up to 25–50% overnight travel.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License.
Training Requirements:
- Successful completion of mandatory product training with written/oral exams.
- During training: non-exempt status; eligible for overtime (training period only); no sales incentives/production bonuses.
- After training: transitioned to exempt status.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- U.S. hourly wage range: $63.51–$87.31.
- May be eligible for short-term incentives and benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being benefits, sick time, and paid vacation.
Application instructions:
- By clicking the “Apply” button, you understand the application process begins and your information will be processed per Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use; attest submitted information is true to best of your knowledge.
The Dermatology sales force drives demand through education following potential regulatory approval. The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) educates healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizes business opportunities in targeted dermatology physician offices, clinics, and hospital accounts. Develop and apply business processes to benefit patients and achieve sales goals.
How you will contribute:
- Support account onboarding through education.
- Conduct 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/programs for HCPs (e.g., peer-to-peer).
- Perform account management in dermatology practices/clinics/outlets and independent physician offices.
- Meet sales goals and territory metrics; execute franchise/company brand strategy and tactics within the customer segment.
- Build relationships with decision makers and stakeholders to support safe/effective product use.
- Deliver targeted sales messages using accurate clinical information and approved materials; discuss therapeutic strategies.
- Execute local marketing strategies; build customer engagement through relationship-building and local education.
- Present complex clinical/business information to dermatologists and relevant groups.
- Develop/implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs; stay current on disease/treatment and environment.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (budgets, managed markets, medical affairs, home office).
- Follow compliance policies and uphold patient-first values.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required:
- BA/BS.
- 3+ years successful selling in pharma/biotech/medical device (or relevant clinical/industry experience); OR 2+ years selling experience at Takeda.
- Dermatology/Dermatologist calling experience highly preferred.
- Business/strategic planning; adaptability to market changes.
- Understanding of managed care landscape.
- Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication.
- Collaboration/team success.
- Live within or close proximity to assigned geography.
Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling to HCPs in pharma/biotech/device/healthcare (or relevant experience).
- Experience calling on Dermatologists.
- Experience managing/communicating complex reimbursement issues.
Travel Requirements:
- Drive and/or fly to accounts; occasional business meetings.
- Up to 25–50% overnight travel.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License.
Training Requirements:
- Successful completion of mandatory product training with written/oral exams.
- During training: non-exempt status; eligible for overtime (training period only); no sales incentives/production bonuses.
- After training: transitioned to exempt status.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- U.S. hourly wage range: $63.51–$87.31.
- May be eligible for short-term incentives and benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being benefits, sick time, and paid vacation.
Application instructions:
- By clicking the “Apply” button, you understand the application process begins and your information will be processed per Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use; attest submitted information is true to best of your knowledge.