Senior Regional Business Director; Central Region

Position Summary

IDEAYA is seeking a Senior Regional Business Director (RBD) to lead the commercial launch of darovasertib in metastatic uveal melanoma within a designated geographic region. The role blends strategic enterprise thinking, advanced oncology expertise, and leadership excellence to drive sustained performance in a highly specialized, rare cancer market.

• Build, develop, and retain a high‑performing Oncology Account Management team aligned with IDEAYA's scientific and patient‑focused culture.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of uveal melanoma, tumor biology, emerging clinical data, the competitive environment, and darovasertib's mechanism of action.
• Develop and execute sophisticated regional and ecosystem‑level account strategies aligned with national brand strategy to drive 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, ensure compliant, high‑quality execution, and maintain agility in response to evolving market conditions.
• Partner strategically with Medical Affairs, Value and 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 leaders.
• Lead cross‑functional key account management for select high‑impact regional and/or 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 reports, CRM call reporting, and synchronization within required timelines and company guidelines.
• Maintain all promotional and business activities in line with regulatory, legal, and compliance standards.
• Maintain a hybrid work schedule, attending the IDEAYA office four days per week and working from home one day per week.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical sales experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of oncology field leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in oncology product launches; rare disease experience strongly preferred.
• Proven record of building high‑performing, accountable teams and developing future leaders.
• Ability to leverage multi‑source analytics and insights to craft regional strategy.
• Strong executive presence and credible engagement 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 support patient access.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel approximately 80%, including occasional evenings and weekends for conferences.
• Residence within the assigned geographic region.

IDEAYA offers a competitive total rewards package that reflects a pay‑for‑performance philosophy. Employees are eligible for merit‑based salary increases, discretionary short‑term incentive plan participation, and discretionary stock option awards (subject to board approval). Comprehensive benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company‑paid for employees and 90% for dependents), 401(k) matching, ESPP, and wellness programs.

IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities are provided. For assistance, contact