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Specialty Business Manager, Dermatology - Toledo, OH

Takeda
July 01, 2026
On-site
Ohio, United States
$63.51 - $87.31 USD yearly
Sales
About the Role:
The Dermatology sales force drives demand following potential regulatory approval through education. Responsibilities include educating healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizing business opportunities in targeted physician offices, key clinics, and hospital accounts specializing in Dermatology. The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) develops and applies 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/programs for HCPs (e.g., peer-to-peer).
- Manage accounts in Dermatology practices/clinics/outlets and independent physician offices.
- Achieve sales goals/territory metrics; execute brand strategy/tactics within customer segment.
- Build relationships with HCP decision makers/support staff to support safe/effective product use.
- Deliver targeted sales messages using approved materials and accurate clinical information; discuss therapeutic strategies.
- Execute local marketing strategies and build customer engagement through education.
- Present complex clinical and business information to Dermatologists and other stakeholders.
- Develop/implement medical education and sponsor programs; stay current on disease states/treatments/business environment.
- Strategically manage allocated resources.
- Uphold patient-first values and comply with all Takeda policies/guidelines/training; seek clarification on compliance matters.

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 successful selling experience at Takeda.
- Dermatologist/Dermatology experience preferred.
- Business/strategic planning skills; adaptability to market conditions.
- Understanding of managed care landscape.
- Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication.
- Strong collaboration/team success.
- Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography.

Preferred:
- 5+ years direct selling to healthcare professionals in relevant industry/clinical experience.
- Experience calling on Dermatologists.
- Experience managing/communicating complex reimbursement issues.

Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License.

Travel Requirements:
- Ability to drive/fly to accounts; occasional business meetings.
- Some overnight travel (up to 25–50%).