Specialty Business Manager - Dermatology- Naperville, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook and St. Charles, IL

About the Role

The Dermatology sales force is primarily responsible for driving demand following potential regulatory approval for the assigned product through education. The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) will educate healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimize business opportunities in targeted physician offices, key clinics, and hospital accounts specializing in the Dermatology therapeutic area. The role requires demonstrating excellence in developing and applying business processes that benefit patients and lead to the achievement of sales goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support account on-boarding through education.
• Engage in clinical selling activities, including delivering the clinical value proposition and advancing customers across a brand educational continuum.
• Support initial clinical and patient access education for medical staff.
• Coordinate and support clinical education opportunities and programs for HCPs, such as peer-to-peer education.
• Conduct account management activities within Dermatology practices, clinics, outlets, and independent physician offices.
• Attain sales goals and objectives by delivering product volume and other key metrics in the assigned territory.
• Utilize discretion and judgment to execute the franchise and company brand strategy and tactics within the assigned customer segment, including physicians, specialists, and support staff.
• Establish professional working relationships with healthcare providers, decision-makers, and stakeholders to support the safe and effective use of the company’s products.
• Develop and deliver a targeted sales message to HCPs based on accurate clinical information, utilizing approved marketing materials and medical reprints.
• Execute marketing strategies at the local level, leveraging resources and collaborating with team members to enhance business results.
• Build customer engagement by identifying and cultivating relationships with key decision-makers at the local level.
• Present complex clinical and business information on assigned products and patient support services to Dermatologists, healthcare professionals, and decision-makers.
• Develop and implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs to expand the knowledge of healthcare professionals.
• Stay updated on the latest information related to disease states, treatments, and the changing business environment.
• Strategically manage allocated resources, including financial/budgets, managed markets, and medical affairs.
• Exemplify Takeda’s patient-first values and commitment to high standards of customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to all Takeda compliance policies, guidelines, and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
• 3+ years of successful selling experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device and/or relevant clinical or industry experience; OR 2+ years of successful selling experience at Takeda.
• Experience calling on Dermatologists or Dermatology experience highly preferred.
• Demonstrated business and strategic planning skills to identify unique selling opportunities and adapt to changing market conditions.
• Understanding of the managed care landscape and its influence on business.
• Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills and success working in teams.
• Reside within or close proximity to the assigned geography.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ direct selling experience to healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, device, or healthcare industry.
• Experience in calling on Dermatologists.
• Experience with managing and communicating complex reimbursement issues.

Training Requirements

This position and continued employment are contingent upon successfully passing mandatory product training, including written and oral examinations. During the training period, the employee will be classified as non-exempt and eligible for overtime, but not for Takeda-related sales incentive programs or production-based bonuses. The training period includes live instruction, independent study, role play, and other activities, totaling up to 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. After successful completion, the employee transitions to exempt status, becomes eligible for sales incentives, and is paid bi-weekly.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to drive and/or fly to accounts and occasional business meetings.
• Overnight travel of up to 25-50% may be required depending on geographic assignment.

Pay

For the location Illinois - Virtual U.S., the hourly wage range is $63.51 - $87.31. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. U.S.-based employees may also be eligible for short-term incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Company holidays.
• Well-being benefits.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
• New hires eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation per year.