Rare Disease Business Manager - LSD - WI/MN
Takeda, Afton, MN, United States
Job Description
Our strong legacy in LSD is guided by a patient‑first approach, ensuring each patient we serve is valued and supported during their journey. We understand the importance of a timely and accurate diagnosis, and are committed to supporting the diagnostic journey and increasing equitable access to care. Because symptoms can vary and progress differently from person to person, we aim to empower patients, HCPs, caregivers and impacted communities with comprehensive support and resources to meet their evolving needs.
The Regional Business Manager LSD is responsible for leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable strategies to assist HCPs in accelerating diagnosis of patients within the rare metabolic space. The RBM will establish and build impactful relationships with all physicians and accounts within their geographic responsibility by providing scientific data and in-depth knowledge where appropriate for the Takeda Rare Disease portfolio of Lysosomal Storage Disorder products. Through strategic data analysis and business planning, the RBM will collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare providers and internal stakeholders to provide educational resources and tools necessary to assist in early patient diagnosis and/or treatment.
The RBM will educate and raise awareness of specific Lysosomal Storage Disorders, Gaucher Disease and Hunters (MPS II) Syndrome, with health care providers in a defined geography. When appropriate, the RBM will also partner with the cross‑functional members to integrate resources and help educate HCPs on facilitation of therapy for their patients.
How you will contribute
Responsible for all business‑related activities within geographic responsibility, including achievement of sales goals through executing brand strategies.
Primary focus on target physicians seeing patients with LSD, and assisting healthcare providers with the education necessary to aid in early diagnosis and/or treatment.
In‑depth business planning allowing partnership with regional counterparts that allocates appropriate disease‑state and product education throughout geography.
Advanced customer engagement to create disease‑state awareness within multidisciplinary health care specialties to enhance the LSD business and build support for the portfolio of products.
Educate and inform HCPs on Gaucher/VPRIV and Hunters (MPS II)/Elaprase, describing signs and symptoms of the diseases and informing on the differential diagnosis process, and appropriate Takeda treatment options.
Collaborate with the LSD cross‑functional team and internal business partners to coordinate efforts, maximize impact and enhance business outcomes.
Strategically analyze and apply market data to assess business opportunities and priorities, including relevant impact of regional health care market and patient dynamics.
Attend conferences and exhibits to raise disease‑state awareness; plan and execute disease‑state and product programs using an approved vendor.
Partner and motivate extended team members to improve performance, fostering a culture of engagement and accountability.
Integrate and prioritize US LSD approved sales leads and tactics with key stakeholders to optimize customer engagement and account outcomes.
Education & Experience Requirements
Minimum of bachelor’s degree.
Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary internal and external team.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5 or more years of direct selling experience to healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or related healthcare industries.
Ability to demonstrate strong marketplace acumen.
Rare disease experience and/or complex sales model experience.
Demonstrated consistent track record of success.
Strategic territory management success.
Work within a complex sales model.
Biotech, biologics, and specialty pharmacy experience helpful.
Experience with buy & bill product selling/account management.
Understanding of payer access and reimbursement at assigned regional, state, and local levels.
Experience managing and communicating complex reimbursement issues.
Key Skills
Experience working in a highly regulated marketplace.
Excellent questioning and exploratory ability in a customer call.
Technical competence – Excel/CRM/Data analysis.
Consultative selling skills; excellent organizational skills.
Proven analytical capabilities.
Large and small group presentations.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Adaptability in a fluid marketplace and growing organization.
Ability to work independently.
Thrives in unstructured environments.
Travel Requirements
Candidate must live in territory.
Must work evenings and weekends as needed.
Travel required and varies by territory (50%).
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees and strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
Location USA - MN - Virtual
U.S. Base Salary Range $148,000.00 - $203,500.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. They may also participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement Takeda is proud of its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and any other characteristic protected by law.
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub‑Type Regular
Time Type Full time
Job Exempt: Yes
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The Regional Business Manager LSD is responsible for leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable strategies to assist HCPs in accelerating diagnosis of patients within the rare metabolic space. The RBM will establish and build impactful relationships with all physicians and accounts within their geographic responsibility by providing scientific data and in-depth knowledge where appropriate for the Takeda Rare Disease portfolio of Lysosomal Storage Disorder products. Through strategic data analysis and business planning, the RBM will collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare providers and internal stakeholders to provide educational resources and tools necessary to assist in early patient diagnosis and/or treatment.
The RBM will educate and raise awareness of specific Lysosomal Storage Disorders, Gaucher Disease and Hunters (MPS II) Syndrome, with health care providers in a defined geography. When appropriate, the RBM will also partner with the cross‑functional members to integrate resources and help educate HCPs on facilitation of therapy for their patients.
How you will contribute
Responsible for all business‑related activities within geographic responsibility, including achievement of sales goals through executing brand strategies.
Primary focus on target physicians seeing patients with LSD, and assisting healthcare providers with the education necessary to aid in early diagnosis and/or treatment.
In‑depth business planning allowing partnership with regional counterparts that allocates appropriate disease‑state and product education throughout geography.
Advanced customer engagement to create disease‑state awareness within multidisciplinary health care specialties to enhance the LSD business and build support for the portfolio of products.
Educate and inform HCPs on Gaucher/VPRIV and Hunters (MPS II)/Elaprase, describing signs and symptoms of the diseases and informing on the differential diagnosis process, and appropriate Takeda treatment options.
Collaborate with the LSD cross‑functional team and internal business partners to coordinate efforts, maximize impact and enhance business outcomes.
Strategically analyze and apply market data to assess business opportunities and priorities, including relevant impact of regional health care market and patient dynamics.
Attend conferences and exhibits to raise disease‑state awareness; plan and execute disease‑state and product programs using an approved vendor.
Partner and motivate extended team members to improve performance, fostering a culture of engagement and accountability.
Integrate and prioritize US LSD approved sales leads and tactics with key stakeholders to optimize customer engagement and account outcomes.
Education & Experience Requirements
Minimum of bachelor’s degree.
Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary internal and external team.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5 or more years of direct selling experience to healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or related healthcare industries.
Ability to demonstrate strong marketplace acumen.
Rare disease experience and/or complex sales model experience.
Demonstrated consistent track record of success.
Strategic territory management success.
Work within a complex sales model.
Biotech, biologics, and specialty pharmacy experience helpful.
Experience with buy & bill product selling/account management.
Understanding of payer access and reimbursement at assigned regional, state, and local levels.
Experience managing and communicating complex reimbursement issues.
Key Skills
Experience working in a highly regulated marketplace.
Excellent questioning and exploratory ability in a customer call.
Technical competence – Excel/CRM/Data analysis.
Consultative selling skills; excellent organizational skills.
Proven analytical capabilities.
Large and small group presentations.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Adaptability in a fluid marketplace and growing organization.
Ability to work independently.
Thrives in unstructured environments.
Travel Requirements
Candidate must live in territory.
Must work evenings and weekends as needed.
Travel required and varies by territory (50%).
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees and strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
Location USA - MN - Virtual
U.S. Base Salary Range $148,000.00 - $203,500.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. They may also participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement Takeda is proud of its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and any other characteristic protected by law.
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub‑Type Regular
Time Type Full time
Job Exempt: Yes
#LI‑Remote
#J-18808-Ljbffr