Specialty Business Manager - IBD; Charlotte, NC)

Specialty Business Manager (Charlotte, NC territory) – Gastroenterology Specialty Sales Team How you will contribute:

• Research prospective Health Care Professionals (HCPs) to identify appropriate customer stakeholders (including gastroenterologists and professional/patient groups).
• Use insight and consultative selling techniques to educate HCPs and connect their needs to Takeda solutions.
• Engage in clinical discussions to discuss patients’ needs, execute brand strategies, and maximize sales growth in assigned geography; coach stakeholders and build consensus.
• Collaborate on routing and resource utilization to maximize overall footprint performance.
• Strategize to solve deal-level challenges.
• Attend company-sponsored sales and medical meetings as directed.
• Pursue learning and professional development (sales, communication, product knowledge).
• Conduct business in accordance with all regulations and policies; maintain high ethical and professional standards.
• Strategically manage allocated resources (financial/budgets, managed markets, medical affairs, home office, etc.).

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA).
• 3+ years successful selling experience in pharma/biotech/medical device and/or relevant clinical/industry experience; OR 2+ years successful selling experience at Takeda.
• Ability to discuss therapeutic strategies to influence decision makers.
• Ability to develop/apply clinical and business expertise and effective selling skills.
• Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Reside within or close proximity to assigned geography.

• 5 years relevant selling experience.
• Execution of local marketing strategies.
• Business/strategic planning skills; adaptability to market changes.
• Understanding of managed care landscape.
• Strong team collaboration.
• Experience with injectable/infused IBD products; managing complex reimbursement.
• Biological product launch experience.
• Experience calling on gastroenterologists.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Drive and/or fly to meetings and client sites; some overnight travel (25–50%).