About the Role
The Dermatology sales force drives demand following potential regulatory approval for the assigned product through education. You will educate healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimize business opportunities in targeted physician offices, key clinics, and hospital accounts in Dermatology.
How you will contribute
- Support account onboarding through education.
- Conduct clinical selling activities 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 education).
- Perform account management within Dermatology practices, clinics, outlets, and independent physician offices.
- Achieve sales goals and objectives by delivering product volume and key metrics in the assigned territory.
- 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; discuss therapeutic strategies.
- Execute local marketing strategies to build customer engagement and educate key decision makers.
- Present complex clinical and business information to relevant audiences.
- Develop and implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs; stay current on disease states and treatments.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets, medical affairs).
- Adhere to Takeda compliance policies and seek clarification when uncertain.
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 at Takeda.
- Dermatology experience calling on Dermatologists (highly preferred).
- Business/strategic planning skills; adaptability.
- Understanding of managed care landscape.
- Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication.
- Strong collaboration/team skills.
- Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography.
Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling experience to healthcare professionals.
- Experience calling on Dermatologists.
- Experience managing/communicating complex reimbursement issues.
Training Requirements
- Contingent upon passing mandatory product training with written/oral examinations.
- External hires during training are non-exempt (overtime eligible during training only); not eligible for sales incentives/production bonuses during training.