Regional Business Director, Rare Disease - Ohio Valley

Job-ID: 14073Category: CommercialLocation: Columbus, OH, United States; Pittsburgh, PA, United States; Nashville, TN, United StatesSchedule: Full time, FirstPosted: 2026-07-21The Regional Business Director (RBD) will be a critical member of the Sales Leadership team, reporting directly to the VP, Sales, and will be responsible for developing and executing the region’s business strategy to deliver the successful promotion of currently approved and potential future sleep medications. Having a customer focused mentality and being able to lead excellence in execution of strategy will be key. Developing strong business focused partnerships with internal colleagues and external customers will be essential for success. This will be accomplished by successfully leading, coaching and developing a diverse, high-performing sales team to exceed sales goals within an assigned geographic area.Key attributes necessary for success will be the ability to inspire and motivate a high performing, results oriented team, possess a strategic perspective on managing business opportunities and as needed, execute efficient performance management practices.RBDs must provide clear direction and coaching, work collaboratively in the field with the sales team to assist in identifying needs and opportunities and as needed execute successful sales meetings. In addition, the RBD will establish high work standards and assure that the team works in accordance with all company policies.QualificationsBasic Education & Experience Requirements:BA/BS is required7+ years successful pharmaceutical/biotech sales experience requiredMust live within the geography of responsibilityDriver's license must be in good standingMust be able to demonstrate or secure appropriate credentialing, as may be required by healthcare providers for physical access to their facilitiesPreferred Qualifications:10+ years of related experience with at least 3 years in a management level position (Regional Manager, Product Management). Additional experience in cross-functional roles (Training, Comm Ops, Reimbursement, Market Access, etc.) is a plusDemonstrated track record of successfully building sales teams along with coaching and developing sales professionalsAccount-based experience and coaching skills: orphan disease, rare disease, specialty pharmacy, buy-and-bill highly desired. Experience in the Neurology market preferredProven sales performance as evidenced by % to quota, ranking reports, and recognition awards in specialty pharma marketsIn-depth understanding of reimbursement/insurance coverage for physician-administered treatmentsStrong understanding of healthcare regulatory and enforcement environmentsDemonstrated ability to work cross-functionallyStrong verbal and written communication skillsHigh ethical standardsAdvanced Business Degree a plusProven launch experience leading others in highly complicated and competitive environmentsAbility to work autonomously to find new business opportunitiesAbility to travel up to 30-50%The annual base salary for this position ranges from $200k to $230k. In addition, this position offers a performance based sales incentive bonus targeted at seventy five thousand dollars annually and eligibility to participate in our long term incentive program. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package. Additional details can be found on our careers website: #LI-TT1 #LI-remoteResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities Include:Play a key role in identifying, recruiting, coaching and retaining top talent for the Alkermes sales organizationLead, coach and develop a top performing team of sales professionalsResponsible for owning the development and execution of the region’s business plan, customized to meet the needs of the business and brand strategies to deliver compliant sales growth, objectives and KPIs, while effectively addressing the unique needs and requirements of the customer and territoriesWorks as an enterprise leader by collaborating extensively across the organization with key internal partners (Medical Affairs, Patient Services, Field Reimbursement, Market Access, Marketing, Commercial Operations, Commercial Learning, Compliance, etc.) as well as external stakeholders to develop optimal access and establish relationships to facilitate positive business interactions and outcomesBe responsible for leading, motivating, coaching, developing, and retaining a diverse team of individuals who deliver resultsAnalyze sales data to identify opportunities for business growth or areas of concern and be responsible for the management of sales, strategic business planning and implementation of the brand plan for the assigned regionFoster strategic long-term relationships with influential customers and identify opportunities to provide increased customer engagementEffectively utilize promotional resources and budgetContinuously monitor field activities and regularly visit and work with team members to ensure goals and objectives are achievedDeploy training, tools, data, and other resources to support sales team in achieving and maintaining optimal performance levelsEnsure regional sales team operates in full compliance with company policies and processesWorks collaboratively with Market Access, Field Reimbursement, Patient Services, MSLs and other colleagues to develop strategies, build relationships within the assigned region, and ensure corporate objectives and initiatives are achievedEnsure reinforcement and compliance with Alkermes policies and reinforce Alkermes Sales Force Guiding PrinciplesAbout the companyWhy join Team Alkermes?Alkermes applies its decades of deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we seek to make a meaningful difference in the way people manage their diseases. We have a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and narcolepsy, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various psychiatric and neurological disorders.We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations. In 2024 and 2025, we were certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. and named one of Massachusetts’ Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe, a Best Place to Work in Greater Cincinnati by the Cincinnati Business Courier and recognized as a Best Place to Work in BioPharma by Fortune Magazine. Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.