About the Role:
The Dermatology sales force drives demand through education following potential regulatory approval. The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) educates healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizes business opportunities in targeted dermatology-focused physician offices, key clinics, and hospital accounts.
How you will contribute:
- Support account onboarding through education.
- Conduct clinical selling activities and deliver the clinical value proposition.
- Support initial clinical and patient access education for medical staff.
- Coordinate clinical education opportunities/programs (e.g., peer-to-peer) for HCPs.
- Perform account management in dermatology practices/clinics/outlets and independent physician offices.
- Achieve sales goals and territory metrics by delivering product volume.
- Build relationships with 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 to build customer engagement.
- Present complex clinical/business information to dermatologists and other decision-making groups.
- Develop and implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (budgets, managed markets, medical affairs, etc.).
- Follow compliance policies/training and seek clarification when uncertain.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required:
- BA/BS.
- 3+ years successful selling experience in pharma/biotech/medical device (or relevant clinical/industry experience); OR 2+ years selling experience at Takeda.
- Dermatology/Dermatologist calling experience (highly preferred).
- Business/strategic planning skills; understanding of managed care.
- Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication.
- Collaboration/team success.
- Live within or near assigned geography.
Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling to HCPs in relevant industries.
- Experience calling on dermatologists.
- Experience with complex reimbursement issues.