Specialty Business Manager, Derm - Los Angeles, CA
Takeda
August 31, 2026
Remote
United States
$63.51 - $87.31 USD yearly
Sales
About the Role:
The Dermatology Specialty Business Manager (SBM) drives demand following potential regulatory approval for an assigned product through education. Responsible for educating healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizing business opportunities in targeted physician offices, key clinics, and hospital accounts in Dermatology. Develop and apply business processes that 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 clinical and patient access education for medical staff.
- Coordinate clinical education opportunities (e.g., peer-to-peer education).
- Perform account management in Dermatology practices, clinics, outlets, and independent physician offices.
- Achieve sales goals/territory metrics; execute franchise/company brand strategy within the customer segment.
- Build relationships with HCP decision makers and stakeholders to support safe/effective product use.
- Deliver targeted sales messages using accurate clinical information, approved materials, and medical reprints.
- Execute local marketing strategies and build customer engagement through education.
- Present complex clinical/business information to Dermatologists and relevant professional/patient groups.
- Develop and implement medical education and sponsor programs; stay current on disease/treatment and the market.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets, medical affairs, home office).
- Adhere to compliance policies, guidelines, and training; lead with patient-first values.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required:
- BA/BS
- 3+ years successful selling experience in pharma/biotech/medical device and/or relevant clinical/industry experience; or 2+ years selling experience at Takeda
- Business/strategic planning skills; understanding of managed care
- Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication
- Collaboration skills
- Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography
Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling to HCPs in the healthcare industry/clinical experience
- Experience calling on Dermatologists
- Experience managing/communicating complex reimbursement issues
Training Requirements:
- Must pass mandatory product training (written and oral exams).
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License
Travel Requirements:
- Drive and/or fly to accounts; occasional overnight travel (up to 25–50%)
Application instructions:
- Click “Apply” to begin the employment application process with Takeda.
The Dermatology Specialty Business Manager (SBM) drives demand following potential regulatory approval for an assigned product through education. Responsible for educating healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizing business opportunities in targeted physician offices, key clinics, and hospital accounts in Dermatology. Develop and apply business processes that 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 clinical and patient access education for medical staff.
- Coordinate clinical education opportunities (e.g., peer-to-peer education).
- Perform account management in Dermatology practices, clinics, outlets, and independent physician offices.
- Achieve sales goals/territory metrics; execute franchise/company brand strategy within the customer segment.
- Build relationships with HCP decision makers and stakeholders to support safe/effective product use.
- Deliver targeted sales messages using accurate clinical information, approved materials, and medical reprints.
- Execute local marketing strategies and build customer engagement through education.
- Present complex clinical/business information to Dermatologists and relevant professional/patient groups.
- Develop and implement medical education and sponsor programs; stay current on disease/treatment and the market.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets, medical affairs, home office).
- Adhere to compliance policies, guidelines, and training; lead with patient-first values.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required:
- BA/BS
- 3+ years successful selling experience in pharma/biotech/medical device and/or relevant clinical/industry experience; or 2+ years selling experience at Takeda
- Business/strategic planning skills; understanding of managed care
- Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication
- Collaboration skills
- Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography
Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling to HCPs in the healthcare industry/clinical experience
- Experience calling on Dermatologists
- Experience managing/communicating complex reimbursement issues
Training Requirements:
- Must pass mandatory product training (written and oral exams).
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License
Travel Requirements:
- Drive and/or fly to accounts; occasional overnight travel (up to 25–50%)
Application instructions:
- Click “Apply” to begin the employment application process with Takeda.