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Job Description
About the role:
As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. As part of the US Oncology Sales team, you will report to Head of Sales, US Oncology and work with partner with other key functions including Marketing, Patient Value & Access (PVA), and Medical Affairs.
How you will contribute:
- The National Sales Director (NSD) is accountable for building, motivating, and leading a new CRC team to launch a new to market CRC asset.
- This position directly manages 5 Regional Directors (RDs) and is responsible for the execution and implementation of all sales strategies.
- Expectations include hiring new sales force and driving superior sales results consistent with Takeda values, as well as implement processes to improve and support the field sales team.
- The NSD will maintain a thorough understanding of the oncology market landscape, CRC market, and be expected to stay abreast of industry trends or events which impact their organization.
- Develops CRC Launch Plan; ensures the new organization meets all hiring and training timelines.
- Pull through launch activities and build future strategic plan in collaboration with Marketing to ensure quick uptake in the market.
- Develops and implements sales strategies to maximize revenue growth.
- Supervises, trains, and motivates Regional Directors (RDs) according to company procedures and policies.
- Identifies corporate strategic needs, and proactively influences the programs developed to meet the changing needs of the sales organization and customer base.
- Directs sales resources to effectively achieve national objectives.
- Knowledgeable in all applicable laws and regulations in working in the healthcare industry.
- Partners with the Head of Sales to develop sales plans, educational needs, and all other corporate sales activities.
- Understands market and customer needs - identifying trends, opportunities, and threats.
- Drives exceptional results in a highly competitive market, keeping the team focused on meeting ongoing business objectives while developing breakthrough strategies and tactics to drive future improvements.
- Assists in the development and execution for major programs to meet sales objectives.
- Recruit, retain, and develop a high-performance sales team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
- Minimum of 5 years of oncology sales management experience; both front line and second line leader experience highly preferred
- Proven record as an effective sales leader with demonstrated understanding of all oncology sales related processes (targeting/segmentation, planning, objective setting, training, execution, performance management, reward/recognition, etc.)
- Demonstrated success in leadership competencies, creative problem solving and team partnership skills
- Knowledgeable in all applicable laws and regulations related to the healthcare industry
- Possesses excellent interpersonal, verbal and written presentation skills
- Excellent Oncology business acumen and knowledge of key community accounts and academic medical centers
- Ability to quickly assimilate complex information such as oncology markets, and competitive products
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Demonstrated track record of successfully being able to lead others both by example and through direct authority whole holding teams accountable to effectively execute and drive sales
- Demonstrated track record of successful business planning and execution of strategic plan
- High science aptitude
- Demonstrates growth mindset
- Dynamic, self-starter with strong influential skills, as well as entrepreneurial spirit
- Ability to build and maintain strong, professional relationships
- Commercial, Regulatory and technical awareness
- Possession of valid US Driver’s License in good standing
What Takeda can offer you:
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
- Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
- Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
- Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
- Family Planning Support
- Flexible Ways of Working
- Tuition reimbursement
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.Absent an approved religious or medical reason, all US field-based employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, as a condition of employment.
This position is currently classified as "remote" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
Base Salary Range: $198,800 to $284,000, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees may also be eligible for Short-term and Long-Term Incentive benefits as well. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off. The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.
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Locations
Massachusetts - VirtualCalifornia - Virtual, Florida - Virtual, Illinois - Virtual, New Jersey - Virtual, New York - Virtual, Texas - Virtual
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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