Specialty Business Manager, Dermatology - Arlington Heights, IL
Takeda
July 02, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
$63.51 - $87.31 USD yearly
Sales
About the Role:
The Dermatology sales force drives demand following potential regulatory approval through education. The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) educates healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizes business opportunities in targeted physician offices, key clinics, and hospital accounts specializing in Dermatology. Develop and apply business processes to benefit patients and achieve sales goals and objectives.
How you will contribute:
- Support account onboarding through education.
- Conduct clinical selling: deliver the clinical value proposition and advance customers across an educational continuum.
- Support initial clinical and patient access education for medical staff.
- Coordinate clinical education opportunities (e.g., peer-to-peer education) for HCPs.
- Perform account management in Dermatology practices/clinics/outlets and independent physician offices.
- Achieve sales goals and territory metrics by delivering product volume; execute franchise and brand strategy/tactics.
- Build relationships with HCP decision makers and stakeholders to support safe/effective product use.
- Develop and deliver targeted sales messaging using accurate clinical information and approved materials.
- Execute local marketing strategies; build customer engagement through relationship-building and education.
- Present complex clinical and business information to Dermatologists and healthcare/professional groups.
- Develop and implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets, medical affairs).
- Adhere to Takeda compliance policies and training; uphold patient-first values.
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.
- Strategic planning/business skills; adaptability to market changes.
- Understanding of managed care landscape.
- Strong communication (verbal, influencing, presentation, written).
- Strong collaboration/team success.
- Live within or near assigned geography.
Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling to HCPs in pharma/biotech/device/healthcare.
- Experience calling on Dermatologists.
- Experience managing/communicating complex reimbursement issues.
Training Requirements:
- Contingent upon passing mandatory product training with written/oral exams; during training may be non-exempt and eligible for overtime; no sales incentives/bonuses during training. After exams, transition to exempt status.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to drive/fly to accounts; some overnight travel 25–50%.
Compensation and Benefits (as stated):
- Illinois (Virtual): U.S. hourly wage range $63.51–$87.31.
Note on application: By clicking “Apply,” your employment application process begins and your information will be processed per Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use.
The Dermatology sales force drives demand following potential regulatory approval through education. The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) educates healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizes business opportunities in targeted physician offices, key clinics, and hospital accounts specializing in Dermatology. Develop and apply business processes to benefit patients and achieve sales goals and objectives.
How you will contribute:
- Support account onboarding through education.
- Conduct clinical selling: deliver the clinical value proposition and advance customers across an educational continuum.
- Support initial clinical and patient access education for medical staff.
- Coordinate clinical education opportunities (e.g., peer-to-peer education) for HCPs.
- Perform account management in Dermatology practices/clinics/outlets and independent physician offices.
- Achieve sales goals and territory metrics by delivering product volume; execute franchise and brand strategy/tactics.
- Build relationships with HCP decision makers and stakeholders to support safe/effective product use.
- Develop and deliver targeted sales messaging using accurate clinical information and approved materials.
- Execute local marketing strategies; build customer engagement through relationship-building and education.
- Present complex clinical and business information to Dermatologists and healthcare/professional groups.
- Develop and implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets, medical affairs).
- Adhere to Takeda compliance policies and training; uphold patient-first values.
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.
- Strategic planning/business skills; adaptability to market changes.
- Understanding of managed care landscape.
- Strong communication (verbal, influencing, presentation, written).
- Strong collaboration/team success.
- Live within or near assigned geography.
Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling to HCPs in pharma/biotech/device/healthcare.
- Experience calling on Dermatologists.
- Experience managing/communicating complex reimbursement issues.
Training Requirements:
- Contingent upon passing mandatory product training with written/oral exams; during training may be non-exempt and eligible for overtime; no sales incentives/bonuses during training. After exams, transition to exempt status.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to drive/fly to accounts; some overnight travel 25–50%.
Compensation and Benefits (as stated):
- Illinois (Virtual): U.S. hourly wage range $63.51–$87.31.
Note on application: By clicking “Apply,” your employment application process begins and your information will be processed per Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use.