Rare Disease Business Manager, Alpha 1 (Tampa, FL)

Job Description Join us as a Rare Disease Business Manager – Alpha‑1 supporting Tampa, FL to Tallahassee, FL and surrounding areas. At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and values-led culture. As part of the Alpha I Sales Team, you will report to the Sr. Regional Business Director. How you will contribute The Rare Disease Business Manager (RDBM) will achieve sales quotas through driving new patient starts, sales in outpatient infusion centers and hospitals, and retention of patients on Takeda augmentation treatment. These efforts focus on healthcare professionals in Pulmonology, Allergy/Immunology, Respiratory Therapy, and select Internal Medicine/Primary Care. Educate and inform HCPs on Takeda brands for Alpha‑1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Build the national sales and marketing strategy in a compliant manner while creating a territory business tactical plan to maximize opportunity. Make calls on prospective customers, deliver master sales presentations, provide technical and administrative product information and demonstrations, and maintain compliance with promotional and expense policies. Work in partnership with home office personnel, the Marketing/Brand team, and national and corporate account teams for pull‑through of product sales. Conduct community education events for healthcare professionals and patients; occasional nights and weekends may be required. Promote the Takeda Culture through positive ongoing relationships and activities. Minimum Requirements / Qualifications Clinical sales background with a Bachelor’s degree (minimum). 5‑7+ years of demonstrated successful relevant healthcare experience. Must live within and manage the territory from border‑to‑border. Understanding of customer motivations and needs. Organizational and territory planning skills. Experience working with payer and reimbursement challenges. Ability to excel both in team and individual contributor settings. Effective at acquiring and interpreting data to create sales strategies. Results in influencing HCPs to prescribe. Experience with specialty biologics (injections/infusions) and working with specialty pharmacies preferred. Knowledge of and experience in Plasma Derived Therapies, Rare diseases, or Biotech is desirable. Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must have authorization and ability to drive a company‑leased vehicle or rental vehicle. Travel Requirements Exact amount of travel is based on territory size and customer locations; overnight travel expected and could be 50% to 70%. Remaining time will be local travel and may require occasional weekends. Training Requirements This position and continued employment is contingent upon the employee successfully passing mandatory product training, which includes written and oral examinations. The training period will consist of live instruction, independent study, role play, and other training activities, taking no more than 8 hours per day and 40 hours total in a workweek. Successful completion transitions the employee to exempt status and eligibility for sales incentive programs and bonuses. 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 work paths. Tuition reimbursement. EEO Statement Takeda 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Takeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH