Specialty Business Manager, IBD - Manhattan, NY; Manhattan and Bronx

Job Description

A Specialty Business Manager in the Gastroenterology Specialty Sales Team at Takeda will drive product demand in targeted physician offices, key clinics, and hospital accounts within the Manhattan and Bronx territory.

• Research prospective Health Care Professionals (HCPs) to identify the right customer stakeholders and present complex clinical and business information on products and services.
• Use insight and consultative selling techniques to teach HCPs about their industry and offer unique perspectives on their business, linking back to Takeda's solutions.
• Engage in clinical discussions with HCPs to discuss patients' needs, execute brand strategies, and maximize sales growth within a specific geography.
• Coach customer stakeholders and build consensus for Takeda's solutions within their organization.
• Collaborate with partners on routing and resource utilization to maximize overall footprint performance.
• Strategically manage allocated resources, including financial/budgets, managed markets, medical affairs, and home office.
• Attend all company-sponsored sales and medical meetings as directed by company management.
• Actively pursue learning and professional development on efficient sales, communication, and product knowledge training.
• Perform company business in accordance with all regulations and policies and procedures, maintaining high ethical and professional standards.

• Bachelor’s degree – BS/BA.
• 3+ years of successful selling experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device, and/or relevant clinical or 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.
• Ability to successfully develop and apply clinical and business expertise and effective selling skills.
• Strong collaboration skills and success working in teams.

• 5 years of experience selling in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device, and/or relevant clinical or industry experience.
• Execution of marketing strategies at the local level.
• Demonstrated business and strategic planning skills to identify unique selling opportunities and adaptability to changing market conditions.
• Understanding of managed care landscape and its influence on business.
• Experience with injectable/infused IBD products.
• Experience with managing and communicating complex reimbursement issues.
• Biological product launch experience.
• Experience in calling on Gastroenterologists.

• Valid Driver's License.

• Ability to drive and/or fly to meetings and client sites; some overnight travel required – 25–50% depending on geographic assignment.

This position and continued employment are contingent upon the employee successfully passing mandatory product training, which includes written and oral examinations. The training period may involve live instruction, independent study, role play, and other related activities, not exceeding 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. After successful completion, the employee will transition to exempt status and become eligible for standard Takeda sales incentive programs.

For

Location:

New York – Virtual U.S., the hourly wage range is $63.51 – $87.31. The final wage offered will be based on qualifications, experience, and other factors. U.S. employees may also be eligible for short‑term incentives and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, and well‑being benefits.

Up to 80 hours of sick time and 120 hours of paid vacation may be accrued per calendar year.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The company is committed to providing a diverse workforce and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.