Specialty Business Manager, Derm- Florence​/Myrtle , SC

Specialty Business Manager, Dermatology

The Dermatology sales force is primarily responsible for driving demand following potential regulatory approval for the assigned product through education. They are responsible for educating healthcare providers (HCPs) and optimizing the business opportunities in targeted physician offices, key clinics and hospital accounts that specialize in the Dermatology therapeutic area.

The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) will demonstrate excellence in developing and applying business processes that benefit patients and lead to the achievement of sales goals and objectives.

• Support account onboarding through education.
• Engage in clinical selling activities, including delivering the clinical value proposition and advancing customers across a brand educational continuum.
• Support initial clinical and patient access education for medical staff.
• Coordinate and support clinical education opportunities and programs for HCPs, such as peer‑to‑peer education.
• Conduct account management activities within Dermatology practices, clinics, outlets, and independent physician offices.
• Attain sales goals and objectives by delivering product volume and other key metrics in the assigned territory.
• Utilize discretion and judgment to execute the franchise and company brand strategy and tactics within the assigned customer segment.
• Establish professional working relationships with health‑care providers, decision makers, support staff, and other stakeholders to support safe and effective use of the company's products.
• Develop and deliver a targeted sales message to HCPs to support patient safety and effective use of the assigned product based on accurate clinical information and approved marketing materials.
• Execute local marketing strategies, leverage resources appropriately, and collaborate with team members to enhance business results.
• Build customer engagement by identifying and cultivating relationships with key decision makers at the local level.
• Present complex clinical and business information on the assigned products and patient support services to dermatologists, health‑care professionals, and patient groups.
• Develop and implement medical education opportunities and sponsor programs to expand healthcare professional knowledge.
• Stay current on latest information on disease states, treatments, and the changing business environment.
• Strategically manage allocated resources, including budgets, managed markets, medical affairs, and home office.
• Exemplify Takeda’s patient‑first values and uphold high standards of customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to all Takeda compliance policies, guidelines, and training.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
• 3+ years of successful selling experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device, or relevant clinical/industry experience; OR 2+ years of successful selling experience at Takeda.
• Demonstrated business and strategic planning skills to identify unique selling opportunities and adapt to changing market conditions.
• Understanding of managed care landscape and its impact on business.
• Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills and success working in teams.
• Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography.

• Minimum 5 years of direct selling experience to healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, device, or healthcare industry, and/or relevant clinical/industry experience.
• Experience calling on dermatologists highly preferred.
• Experience managing and communicating complex reimbursement issues.

Successful completion of mandatory product training is required. This includes written and oral examinations. After training, the employee will be transitioned to exempt status and become eligible for sales incentive programs.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to drive and/or fly to accounts and occasional business meetings.
• Some overnight travel of up to 25‑50% may be required depending on geographic assignment.

• Hourly wage range: $63.51 – $87.31 for South Carolina – Virtual U.S.…