Specialty Business Manager, Derm - Palm Springs, CA
Takeda
June 28, 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 for the assigned product through education. The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) develops and applies business processes that benefit patients and lead to achievement of 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 for HCPs (e.g., peer-to-peer).
- Manage accounts in Dermatology practices, clinics, outlets, and independent physician offices.
- Attain sales goals and objectives by delivering product volume and other key territory metrics; execute brand strategy and tactics within assigned customer segments.
- Build professional relationships with HCP decision makers and stakeholders to support safe and effective product use.
- Develop and deliver targeted sales messaging using accurate clinical information, approved materials, and medical reprints.
- Execute local marketing strategies; build customer engagement by identifying and cultivating relationships.
- Present complex clinical and business information to Dermatologists and other involved groups.
- Develop and implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs; stay current on disease states, treatments, and market changes.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets, medical affairs).
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 successful selling experience at Takeda.
- Dermatology experience calling on Dermatologists highly preferred.
- Business/strategic planning; understanding of managed care landscape.
- Strong communication, influencing, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography.
- Preferred: 5+ years direct selling to HCPs; experience calling on Dermatologists; experience with complex reimbursement.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to drive/fly to accounts and occasional meetings; up to 25–50% overnight travel.
Training Requirements:
- Mandatory product training with written/oral exams; eligibility for overtime and no sales incentives during training; transition to exempt status after passing exams.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:
- California - Virtual. U.S. hourly wage range: $63.51–$87.31.
- May be eligible for short-term incentives and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being). Sick time up to 80 hours/year; paid vacation up to 120 hours for new hires.
Location:
- California - Virtual
- The Dermatology sales force drives demand following potential regulatory approval for the assigned product through education. The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) develops and applies business processes that benefit patients and lead to achievement of 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 for HCPs (e.g., peer-to-peer).
- Manage accounts in Dermatology practices, clinics, outlets, and independent physician offices.
- Attain sales goals and objectives by delivering product volume and other key territory metrics; execute brand strategy and tactics within assigned customer segments.
- Build professional relationships with HCP decision makers and stakeholders to support safe and effective product use.
- Develop and deliver targeted sales messaging using accurate clinical information, approved materials, and medical reprints.
- Execute local marketing strategies; build customer engagement by identifying and cultivating relationships.
- Present complex clinical and business information to Dermatologists and other involved groups.
- Develop and implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs; stay current on disease states, treatments, and market changes.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets, medical affairs).
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 successful selling experience at Takeda.
- Dermatology experience calling on Dermatologists highly preferred.
- Business/strategic planning; understanding of managed care landscape.
- Strong communication, influencing, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography.
- Preferred: 5+ years direct selling to HCPs; experience calling on Dermatologists; experience with complex reimbursement.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to drive/fly to accounts and occasional meetings; up to 25–50% overnight travel.
Training Requirements:
- Mandatory product training with written/oral exams; eligibility for overtime and no sales incentives during training; transition to exempt status after passing exams.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:
- California - Virtual. U.S. hourly wage range: $63.51–$87.31.
- May be eligible for short-term incentives and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well-being). Sick time up to 80 hours/year; paid vacation up to 120 hours for new hires.
Location:
- California - Virtual