Specialty Business Manager - IBD (Utah)

Join Takeda as a Specialty Business Manager for the Utah territory, working on the Gastroenterology Specialty Sales Team to drive product demand in targeted physician offices, key clinics, and hospital accounts.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective Health Care Professionals (HCPs) to identify the right customer stakeholders and present complex clinical and business information on products and services, including Gastroenterologists and professional or patient groups.
• Use insight and consultative selling techniques to teach HCPs about their industry and offer unique perspectives that link back to Takeda’s solutions.
• Engage in clinical discussions with HCPs to discuss patients’ needs, execute brand strategies, and maximize sales growth within the assigned geography.
• Coach customer stakeholders and build consensus for Takeda’s solutions within their organizations.
• Collaborate with partners on routing and resource utilization to maximize overall footprint performance.
• Strategically solve deal‑level challenges both independently and collaboratively.
• Attend all company‑sponsored sales and medical meetings as directed by management.
• Pursue learning and professional development on efficient sales, communication, and product knowledge training.
• Perform company business in accordance with all regulations, policies, and procedures, demonstrating high ethical and professional standards.
• Manage allocated resources—including financial/budgets, managed markets, medical affairs, and home office support—strategically.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA).
• 3+ years of successful selling experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device fields, or relevant clinical/industry experience; or 2+ years of successful selling experience at Takeda.
• Ability to discuss therapeutic strategies to inform and influence decision makers.
• Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Reside within or close proximity to the assigned geography.
• Preferred: 5 years of experience selling in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sectors.
• Execution of marketing strategies at the local level.
• 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 impact on business.
• Strong collaboration skills and success working in teams.
• Experience with injectable/infused IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) products.
• Experience managing and communicating 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 to meetings and client sites. Some overnight travel required – 25‑50% of time, depending on geographic assignment.

Training Requirements

This position and continued employment are contingent upon successfully passing mandatory product training, which includes written and oral examinations. During the training period (up to 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week), the employee is classified as non‑exempt and eligible for overtime but not for Takeda sales incentive programs. After successful completion, the employee transitions to exempt status, is paid bi‑weekly, and becomes eligible for sales incentive programs and contests.

Pay

Hourly wage range: $63.51 – $87.31 (USD). Actual wage depends on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and will comply with applicable minimum wage laws.

Benefits

For detailed information about Takeda’s benefits, please refer to the company benefits portal.