Regional Business Lead, IBD (Houston, TX)

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The Regional Business Lead, IBD has direct responsibility to lead and manage a team of Specialty Sales Representatives and Specialty Account Managers who promote Takeda’s biotech product to an audience of medical professionals.ACCOUNTABILITIES: Develops and implements market based business strategies that achieves sales objectives, maximizes exposure and opportunities for company products. Develops business plans through analyzing data, conducting account analysis and evaluating market data.Proactively evaluates business opportunities and strategies providing recommendations and solutions to business challenges to RSD and district sales team.Responsible for recruiting, training, and development of Specilaty Sales Representatives and Specialty Account Managers. Aligns performance for success by focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives and creating a learning environment.Creates and supports integrated Specialty Account Manager and Specialty Sales Representatives business and account teams to achieve sales objectives through collaborative working relationships.Implement sales and marketing programs to support Takeda’s plans for U.S. growth in assigned district.Holds self and all on team accountable for achieving sales and Takeda objectives and goals.Ensure full and complete compliance of all selling activities within the area of responsibility to the standards of all State and Federal regulations.Provide strategic input to Marketing personnel for development and continued evolution of the marketing plan.Establish productive business relationships with key local, regional and National Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within the geographical coverage area and assigned therapeutic areas. KOL’s include health system, group practice and network as well as prescriber thought leaders and decision makers.Takes initiative in developing professional working relationships with internal business partners and serves as liaison with other functions, as well as other sales and marketing personnel.Work with Regional and National Account Managers to stay up to date on managed market issues in district and implement initiatives to maximize sales. Works collaboratively with Manage Markets partners to achieve shared sales and product access objectives.EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:Required:Bachelors degree – BS/BAMinimum of 5 years of management level experience in the pharmaceutical, immunology, biologic/biotech, or medical device industries which may include district management, specialty account management, marketing management, and/or product management experience or the equivalent.Demonstrated business and strategic planning skills to identify unique selling opportunities and adaptability to changing market conditionsDemonstrated ability to coach, delegate, and motivate a sales team providing timely feedback.Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data to develop strategic and actionable business plans to deliver sales results.Strong communication skills – Verbal, written and presentation skillsStong experience using MS Word/Excel/PowerPointReside within or close proximity to assigned geographyPreferred:MBA or Master’s DegreeExperience with infusible or injectable productsAccount-based sales (e.g. hospital, health system, infusion centers and large group practice) experienceExperience in Immunology and GastroenterologyBiological product launch experienceTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to drive to or fly to various meetings/client sites to work with sales professionals attend meetings on a local and national basis, and training.Overnight travel to support districtTravel 50-75%Takeda Compensation and Benefits SummaryWe 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 we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location:USA - TX - VirtualU.S. Base Salary Range:$176,000.00 - $242,000.00The 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. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and 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 StatementTakeda is proud in 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.LocationsUSA - TX - VirtualWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeJob ExemptYes #LI-RemoteReference: R0185991