Specialty Business Manager, Derm - Naperville, IL
Takeda
July 01, 2026
On-site
United States
$63.51 - $87.31 USD yearly
Sales
About the Role
The Dermatology sales force drives demand following potential regulatory approval through education. Responsibilities include educating healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizing business opportunities in targeted physician offices, key clinics, and hospital accounts specializing in Dermatology. The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) leads business processes that benefit patients and achieve sales goals.
How you will contribute:
- Support account onboarding through education
- Conduct clinical selling and deliver the clinical value proposition across a brand educational continuum
- Support initial clinical and patient access education for medical staff
- Coordinate clinical education opportunities (e.g., peer-to-peer)
- Manage accounts within Dermatology practices/clinics/outlets and independent physician offices
- Achieve sales goals/territory metrics; execute franchise/company brand strategy and tactics
- Build relationships with HCP decision makers and stakeholders to support safe/effective product use
- Develop and deliver targeted sales messages using accurate clinical information and approved materials
- Execute local marketing strategies; build customer engagement through local relationship development
- Present complex clinical/business information to Dermatologists and other stakeholders
- Develop and implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs
- Manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets, medical affairs)
- Follow compliance policies, guidelines, and training; seek clarification on compliance matters
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
- Dermatology experience/calling on Dermatologists (preferred)
- Business/strategic planning; adaptability to market changes
- Understanding of managed care landscape
- Strong communication, presentation, influencing, and collaboration skills
- Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography
Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling to healthcare professionals in relevant industries
- Experience calling on Dermatologists
- Experience managing/communicating complex reimbursement issues
Training Requirements:
- Completion of mandatory product training with written/oral exams
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to drive/fly; some overnight travel 25–50%
Application Instructions:
- Apply via the “Apply” button
The Dermatology sales force drives demand following potential regulatory approval through education. Responsibilities include educating healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizing business opportunities in targeted physician offices, key clinics, and hospital accounts specializing in Dermatology. The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) leads business processes that benefit patients and achieve sales goals.
How you will contribute:
- Support account onboarding through education
- Conduct clinical selling and deliver the clinical value proposition across a brand educational continuum
- Support initial clinical and patient access education for medical staff
- Coordinate clinical education opportunities (e.g., peer-to-peer)
- Manage accounts within Dermatology practices/clinics/outlets and independent physician offices
- Achieve sales goals/territory metrics; execute franchise/company brand strategy and tactics
- Build relationships with HCP decision makers and stakeholders to support safe/effective product use
- Develop and deliver targeted sales messages using accurate clinical information and approved materials
- Execute local marketing strategies; build customer engagement through local relationship development
- Present complex clinical/business information to Dermatologists and other stakeholders
- Develop and implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs
- Manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets, medical affairs)
- Follow compliance policies, guidelines, and training; seek clarification on compliance matters
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
- Dermatology experience/calling on Dermatologists (preferred)
- Business/strategic planning; adaptability to market changes
- Understanding of managed care landscape
- Strong communication, presentation, influencing, and collaboration skills
- Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography
Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling to healthcare professionals in relevant industries
- Experience calling on Dermatologists
- Experience managing/communicating complex reimbursement issues
Training Requirements:
- Completion of mandatory product training with written/oral exams
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to drive/fly; some overnight travel 25–50%
Application Instructions:
- Apply via the “Apply” button