Specialty Business Manager, IBD - Kansas City, KS
Takeda
June 24, 2026
On-site
Kansas City, KS
$63.51 - $87.31 USD yearly
Sales
How you will contribute:
- Research prospective Health Care Professionals (HCPs) to identify the right customer stakeholders to present complex clinical and business information on products and services including Gastroenterologists HCPs and professional or patient groups.
- Use insight and consultative selling techniques to teach HCPs about their industry and offer unique perspectives on their business, linking to Takeda’s solutions.
- Engage in clinical discussions with HCPs to discuss patients’ needs, execute brand strategies, and maximize sales growth within a specific geography; coach stakeholders and build consensus.
- Collaborate with partners on routing and resource utilization to maximize overall footprint performance.
- Strategize to solve deal-level challenges independently and collaboratively.
- Attend company-sponsored sales and medical meetings as directed.
- Pursue learning and professional development on efficient sales, communication, and product knowledge.
- Conduct business in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures; demonstrate high ethical and professional standards.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (financial/budgets, managed markets, medical affairs, home office, etc.).
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA).
- 3+ years successful selling experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device and/or relevant clinical/industry experience; OR 2+ years successful selling experience at Takeda.
- Ability to discuss therapeutic strategies to inform and influence decision makers.
- Ability to develop/apply clinical and business expertise and effective selling skills.
- Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication skills.
- Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography.
Preferred
- 5 years selling experience; local marketing strategy execution.
- Business/strategic planning skills; understanding of managed care landscape.
- Collaboration/team success; experience with injectable/infused IBD products.
- Experience managing complex reimbursement issues; biological product launch experience.
- Experience calling on Gastroenterologists.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to drive and/or fly; some overnight travel (25–50%).
Training Requirements:
- Contingent upon passing mandatory product training (written and oral examinations). Training may involve up to 8 hours/day and 40 hours/week; after passing, transition to exempt status.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary (for Kansas City, KS):
- U.S. hourly wage range: $63.51–$87.31.
- Possible eligibility for short-term incentives and benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, well-being benefits; up to 80 hours sick time; up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires).
Application instructions:
- Apply via the “Apply” button (employment application process commences; information processed per Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use; attest submitted information is true).
- Research prospective Health Care Professionals (HCPs) to identify the right customer stakeholders to present complex clinical and business information on products and services including Gastroenterologists HCPs and professional or patient groups.
- Use insight and consultative selling techniques to teach HCPs about their industry and offer unique perspectives on their business, linking to Takeda’s solutions.
- Engage in clinical discussions with HCPs to discuss patients’ needs, execute brand strategies, and maximize sales growth within a specific geography; coach stakeholders and build consensus.
- Collaborate with partners on routing and resource utilization to maximize overall footprint performance.
- Strategize to solve deal-level challenges independently and collaboratively.
- Attend company-sponsored sales and medical meetings as directed.
- Pursue learning and professional development on efficient sales, communication, and product knowledge.
- Conduct business in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures; demonstrate high ethical and professional standards.
- Strategically manage allocated resources (financial/budgets, managed markets, medical affairs, home office, etc.).
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA).
- 3+ years successful selling experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device and/or relevant clinical/industry experience; OR 2+ years successful selling experience at Takeda.
- Ability to discuss therapeutic strategies to inform and influence decision makers.
- Ability to develop/apply clinical and business expertise and effective selling skills.
- Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication skills.
- Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography.
Preferred
- 5 years selling experience; local marketing strategy execution.
- Business/strategic planning skills; understanding of managed care landscape.
- Collaboration/team success; experience with injectable/infused IBD products.
- Experience managing complex reimbursement issues; biological product launch experience.
- Experience calling on Gastroenterologists.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License.
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to drive and/or fly; some overnight travel (25–50%).
Training Requirements:
- Contingent upon passing mandatory product training (written and oral examinations). Training may involve up to 8 hours/day and 40 hours/week; after passing, transition to exempt status.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary (for Kansas City, KS):
- U.S. hourly wage range: $63.51–$87.31.
- Possible eligibility for short-term incentives and benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, well-being benefits; up to 80 hours sick time; up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires).
Application instructions:
- Apply via the “Apply” button (employment application process commences; information processed per Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use; attest submitted information is true).