Specialty Business Manager, Derm - Rochester, NY
Takeda
June 30, 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, educating healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizing business opportunities in targeted physician offices, key clinics, and hospital accounts specializing in Dermatology.
How you will contribute:
- Support account on-boarding through education.
- Conduct clinical selling: deliver the 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).
- Perform account management in Dermatology practices, clinics, outlets, and independent physician offices.
- Achieve sales goals/objectives in the assigned territory; execute franchise and company brand strategy/tactics within the customer segment.
- 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 and build customer engagement through education and relationship-building.
- Present complex clinical/business information to Dermatologists and relevant professional groups.
- Develop/implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs; stay current on disease states, treatments, and the business environment.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets, medical affairs).
- Uphold patient-first values and comply with Takeda compliance policies.
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/Dermatologist calling experience (highly preferred).
- Business/strategic planning; adaptability to market changes.
- Understanding of managed care.
- Strong communication (verbal, influencing, presentation, written) and collaboration.
- Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography.
Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling experience to HCPs in pharma/biotech/device/healthcare.
- Dermatologist calling experience.
- Experience managing/communicating complex reimbursement issues.
Training Requirements:
- Contingent upon passing mandatory product training (written/oral exams).
- Valid Driver’s License.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to drive/fly to accounts; occasional business meetings; some overnight travel (up to 25–50%).
The Dermatology sales force drives demand (following potential regulatory approval) through education, educating healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizing business opportunities in targeted physician offices, key clinics, and hospital accounts specializing in Dermatology.
How you will contribute:
- Support account on-boarding through education.
- Conduct clinical selling: deliver the 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).
- Perform account management in Dermatology practices, clinics, outlets, and independent physician offices.
- Achieve sales goals/objectives in the assigned territory; execute franchise and company brand strategy/tactics within the customer segment.
- 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 and build customer engagement through education and relationship-building.
- Present complex clinical/business information to Dermatologists and relevant professional groups.
- Develop/implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs; stay current on disease states, treatments, and the business environment.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets, medical affairs).
- Uphold patient-first values and comply with Takeda compliance policies.
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/Dermatologist calling experience (highly preferred).
- Business/strategic planning; adaptability to market changes.
- Understanding of managed care.
- Strong communication (verbal, influencing, presentation, written) and collaboration.
- Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography.
Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling experience to HCPs in pharma/biotech/device/healthcare.
- Dermatologist calling experience.
- Experience managing/communicating complex reimbursement issues.
Training Requirements:
- Contingent upon passing mandatory product training (written/oral exams).
- Valid Driver’s License.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to drive/fly to accounts; occasional business meetings; some overnight travel (up to 25–50%).