Specialty Business Manager, Dermatology - St. Paul - Rochester, MN
Takeda
August 12, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
$63.51 - $87.31 USD yearly
Sales
About the Role
The Dermatology Specialty Business Manager (SBM) drives demand post-regulatory approval through education of healthcare providers and optimization of business opportunities in targeted dermatology physician offices, clinics, and hospital accounts.
How you will contribute
- Support account onboarding through education.
- Conduct clinical selling and deliver the clinical value proposition across a brand education continuum.
- Support initial clinical and patient access education for medical staff.
- Coordinate peer-to-peer and other clinical education programs for HCPs.
- Manage accounts in dermatology practices/clinics/outlets and independent physician offices.
- Achieve sales goals and territory metrics; execute brand strategy/tactics within the assigned customer segment.
- Build relationships with HCP decision makers and stakeholders to support safe/effective product use.
- Deliver targeted sales messages using accurate clinical information and approved materials.
- Execute local marketing strategies and build customer engagement.
- Present complex clinical/business information to dermatologists and other decision-making groups.
- Develop and implement medical education and sponsor programs.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets).
- Follow compliance policies and training; seek clarification when uncertain.
Minimum Requirements
- 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 experience highly preferred.
- Strategic planning and business acumen; understanding of managed care.
- Strong communication, influencing, presentation, and writing skills.
- Team collaboration skills.
- Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography.
Preferred
- 5+ years direct selling to healthcare professionals (plus clinical/industry experience).
- Experience calling on dermatologists.
- Experience with complex reimbursement issues.
Licenses/Certifications & Travel
- Valid driver’s license; ability to drive/fly to accounts; overnight travel up to 25–50%.
Training
- Must pass mandatory product training (written/oral exams). Training period includes live instruction/independent study/role play (no more than 8 hrs/day, 40 hrs/week).
Benefits (explicitly stated)
- Possible short-term incentives; medical/dental/vision; 401(k) with match; disability; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteer time off/holidays; well-being benefits; up to 80 sick hours/year; up to 120 paid vacation hours for new hires.
The Dermatology Specialty Business Manager (SBM) drives demand post-regulatory approval through education of healthcare providers and optimization of business opportunities in targeted dermatology physician offices, clinics, and hospital accounts.
How you will contribute
- Support account onboarding through education.
- Conduct clinical selling and deliver the clinical value proposition across a brand education continuum.
- Support initial clinical and patient access education for medical staff.
- Coordinate peer-to-peer and other clinical education programs for HCPs.
- Manage accounts in dermatology practices/clinics/outlets and independent physician offices.
- Achieve sales goals and territory metrics; execute brand strategy/tactics within the assigned customer segment.
- Build relationships with HCP decision makers and stakeholders to support safe/effective product use.
- Deliver targeted sales messages using accurate clinical information and approved materials.
- Execute local marketing strategies and build customer engagement.
- Present complex clinical/business information to dermatologists and other decision-making groups.
- Develop and implement medical education and sponsor programs.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (e.g., budgets, managed markets).
- Follow compliance policies and training; seek clarification when uncertain.
Minimum Requirements
- 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 experience highly preferred.
- Strategic planning and business acumen; understanding of managed care.
- Strong communication, influencing, presentation, and writing skills.
- Team collaboration skills.
- Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography.
Preferred
- 5+ years direct selling to healthcare professionals (plus clinical/industry experience).
- Experience calling on dermatologists.
- Experience with complex reimbursement issues.
Licenses/Certifications & Travel
- Valid driver’s license; ability to drive/fly to accounts; overnight travel up to 25–50%.
Training
- Must pass mandatory product training (written/oral exams). Training period includes live instruction/independent study/role play (no more than 8 hrs/day, 40 hrs/week).
Benefits (explicitly stated)
- Possible short-term incentives; medical/dental/vision; 401(k) with match; disability; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteer time off/holidays; well-being benefits; up to 80 sick hours/year; up to 120 paid vacation hours for new hires.