Specialty Business Manager - IBD; Baton Rouge & Orleans

Specialty Business Manager (Baton Rouge, LA territory) — Gastroenterology Specialty Sales Team How you will contribute:

• Research prospective HCPs to identify key customer stakeholders to present complex clinical and business information (including Gastroenterologists and professional/patient groups).
• Use insight and consultative selling techniques to educate HCPs and connect their needs to Takeda solutions.
• Conduct clinical discussions to address patients’ needs, execute brand strategies, maximize sales growth in assigned geography; coach stakeholders and build consensus.
• Collaborate with partners on routing and resource utilization to maximize footprint performance.
• Strategize on solving deal-level challenges independently and collaboratively.
• Attend company-sponsored sales and medical meetings as directed.
• Pursue learning and professional development on sales, communication, and product knowledge.
• Perform business per regulations/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 pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device and/or relevant clinical/industry experience; OR 2+ years successful selling experience at Takeda.
• Ability to discuss therapeutic strategies to inform/influence decision makers.
• Ability to develop and apply clinical/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.
• Local-level marketing strategy execution.
• Business/strategic planning skills; adaptability to changing market conditions.
• Understanding of managed care landscape.
• Strong team collaboration.
• Experience with injectable/infused IBD products; managing reimbursement issues.
• Biological product launch experience; experience calling on Gastroenterologists.

• Valid Driver’s License

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

• Employment is contingent on passing mandatory product training (written and oral exams); training includes live instruction, independent study, and role play (up to 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week). After passing exams, transition to exempt status and bi-weekly pay.