Oncology Territory Manager, Hematology - Jackson MS

Job Overview

As a member of Takeda Oncology, you will help implement marketing strategy and support sales for oncology products. You report to the Regional Director and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.

• Implement overall marketing and brand strategy for targeting and deployment of resources to key customers.
• Formulate effective strategies to achieve sales goals and product positioning goals within target accounts.
• Provide on‑label clinical data to influence appropriate use of assigned product.
• Initiate and develop business relationships with high level decision makers and other influential groups.
• Formulate strategies to effectively utilize account‑specific targeted marketing materials to educate and address the needs of key stakeholders.
• Create account‑specific business plans and strategies to appropriately gain access to key stakeholders.
• Provide real‑time analysis and input on market conditions to Home Office colleagues for the development of targeted marketing strategies and materials.
• Apply conceptual and practical expertise in your functional/technical area to implement plans and achieve individual, team, and organizational sales goals.
• Maintain a high degree of competence in product knowledge, disease states, industry/competitive landscape and organizational structure.
• Analyze data and prepare subject matter for business reviews.
• Act as a technical/functional subject matter resource for colleagues and customers, and continue to acquire higher level functional/technical skills.
• Complete accurate reporting and submit in a timely manner including monthly territory action plan, expense reports, monthly itinerary, sample inventory, request for professional speakers, budget tracking tool.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and cross‑functional partners across Takeda Oncology.
• Utilize company resources prudently, consistent with all guidelines; report all adverse events related to products timely and compliantly.
• Maintain a high level of comprehension around the distribution and delivery system for oral molecules, as well as the interface between specialty pharmacy and provider, and the functionality of the in‑office dispensing model.

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of oncology or related specialty pharmaceutical experience.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• High comprehension of scientific knowledge and ability to communicate with medical professionals in a compliant manner.
• Strong computer and technical skills and ability to navigate software programs for territory data analysis.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing.

• Previous launch experience in oncology.
• Established rapport and relationships in the geographic area desired.
• Previous oncology selling experience.
• Large account management experience in oncology with emphasis on key large oncology community practices, as well as academic and NCI / NCCN cancer centers.

Range from 20–40% travel depending on specific territory.

Territories include Jackson, Southern MS, Northern Louisiana, Mobile AL, Shreveport LA.

Successful completion of mandatory product training, including written and oral examinations, is required for continued employment. The training period consists of live instruction, independent study, role play, and other activities up to 40 hours total in a workweek. After training completion, the employee will transition to exempt status and be eligible for incentive programs.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, 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, and any other characteristic protected by law.