Senior Regional Business Director; Central Region

IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to developing transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates small‑molecule drug discovery, structural biology, bioinformatics, and biomarker validation to create tailored therapies that target the genetic drivers of disease. We focus on synthetic lethality and antibody‑drug conjugates (ADCs) for solid tumor indications and aim to bring next‑generation precision oncology therapies to patients worldwide.

Field‑based – Central Region, USA.

Senior Regional Business Director – Responsible for leading a high‑performing Oncology Account Management team within a designated geographic region. The role builds and scales a team to launch and drive adoption of darovasertib in metastatic uveal melanoma, combining strategic enterprise thinking, advanced oncology expertise, and leadership excellence.

• Build, develop, and retain a high‑performing Oncology Account Management team aligned with IDEAYA’s scientific and patient‑focused culture.
• Demonstrate and maintain advanced knowledge of uveal melanoma, tumor biology, emerging clinical data, the competitive environment, and darovasertib’s mechanism of action.
• Independently develop and execute sophisticated regional and ecosystem‑level account strategies aligned with the national brand strategy to drive appropriate product utilization.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement in a dynamic launch environment.
• Coach Oncology Account Managers to demonstrate advanced scientific fluency, sophisticated account planning, data‑driven territory management, and ecosystem activation.
• Lead comprehensive regional business planning, forecasting, and performance optimization.
• Conduct regular field visits to provide real‑time coaching and ensure compliant, high‑quality execution while maintaining agility in response to evolving market conditions.
• Partner strategically with Medical Affairs, Value & Access, Patient Services, Marketing, and Operations/Analytics to support patients, customers, and colleagues in the region.
• Establish trusted executive‑level relationships across major academic centers and influential healthcare systems with oncologists, ocular specialists, and institutional leadership.
• Lead cross‑functional key account management for select high‑impact regional/national networks, including executive‑level engagement with health system and network leadership.
• Provide executive‑level feedback to senior IDEAYA leadership on competitive dynamics, institutional trends, and emerging opportunities.
• Own regional performance, including revenue attainment, launch milestones, key strategic objectives, and proactive adaptation of regional strategy to optimize results.
• Ensure team and self‑adherence to all administrative requirements, including budget management, expense reporting, CRM call reporting, and synchronization, within required timelines and company guidelines.
• Ensure all promotional and business activities adhere to regulatory, legal, and compliance standards.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years pharmaceutical sales experience.
• Minimum 5+ years oncology field leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in oncology product launches; rare disease experience strongly preferred.
• Track record of building high‑performing, accountable teams and developing future leaders.
• Proven ability to leverage multi‑source analytics and insights to craft regional strategy.
• Strong executive presence and ability to engage credibly with senior clinicians, institutional leaders, and executive stakeholders; key account management experience preferred.
• Experience operating in a small to mid‑size biotech environment preferred.
• Deep understanding of reimbursement, payer, and distribution dynamics and ability to partner internally and externally to support patient access to IDEAYA’s therapies.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel approximately 80%, including occasional evenings and weekends for conferences.
• Residence within assigned geographic region.
• Scientific Leadership:
  Sets a high standard for clinical fluency and scientific…