Area Sales Director Dermatology

Area Sales Director Dermatology - Central

Base pay range: $ - $ per year.

The Area Sales Director plays a critical role in creating and executing business strategies across the Dermatology product portfolio aimed at exceeding sales expectations at a national level. As a second‑line leader, the position involves collaborating with and leading through District Managers (first‑line leaders) to ensure area sales performance meets or surpasses company objectives. The Area Sales Director is expected to take ownership and accountability for implementing company priorities, ultimately maximizing sales results and building a new field sales organization for Dermatology.

• Lead the development and execution of business strategies to deliver or exceed sales expectations at an area and national level. Lead and motivate a team of sales leaders and professionals to deliver exceptional sales performance.
• Effectively recruit, hire, and coach a team of District Managers and support their recruitment of high-performing sales professionals in the area.
• Develop an inspiring vision and create a high‑performance culture that values results, personal accountability, and continued development.
• Create an environment of learning and growth that results in long‑term success, skill development, and retention of talent.
• Provide consistent and accurate expectations and ongoing feedback as part of an ongoing performance‑management process through timely assessment of performance using measurable outcomes.
• Serve as a leader, coach, and mentor across the cross‑functional Dermatology team, Gastrointestinal Business Unit, and other U.S. Business Units to foster career development for internal talent.
• Establish and foster relationships with industry professionals, key customers, and accounts in the area and nation.
• Manage the area budget through prioritization and resource allocation to maximize return on investment in a manner consistent with Takeda compliance policies.
• Lead within a cross‑functional environment and hold the team accountable for strong collaboration with Marketing, Market Access, Patient Access, Analytics & Insights, Therapeutic Policy & Advocacy, and Medical leadership.
• Effectively partner with Commercial Learning & Development in the creation of effective leadership, selling skills, and clinical training for field leadership meetings and national sales meetings.
• Provide expertise and critical input on the development of performance objectives and incentive‑compensation plans.
• Advise senior leadership of geographical and national marketplace trends and competitive information.
• Hold the highest professional standards and ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations, fostering a culture of ethical behavior and integrity across the sales organization.

• Bachelor’s degree – BS/BA required.
• 10 years of sales and marketing experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a minimum of 5 years of management‑level experience in pharmaceutical, immunology, biologic/biotech, or medical device industries.
• 5+ years of people management with demonstrated success in achieving sales targets through leadership and strategic planning.

• 2+ years of experience managing first‑line leaders.
• Experience in dermatology.
• Relevant clinical experience or cross‑functional experience from training and development, marketing, sales force effectiveness, or commercial operations.
• Proficiency with emerging technologies, digital tools, and openness to AI‑enabled processes.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Frequent ability to drive to or fly to customer sites, including overnight travel.
• Ability to attend sales meetings at off‑site locations.

Illinois – Virtual (U.S. – IA, IN, KS, KY, OH, OK – Virtual)

Employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. Benefit packages include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits. Eligible employees receive up to 80 hours of sick time and up to 120 hours of paid vacation per calendar year.

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Worker type:
Employee
Worker sub‑type:
Regular
Time type:
Full time
Job exempt:
Yes