Specialty Business Manager, Derm - Grand Rapids N, MI

Takeda is a leading global pharmaceutical company committed to improving patient health and advancing medical science. Renowned for its innovative research and dedication to patient-centered care, Takeda focuses on several therapeutic areas including oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, and notably, dermatology. The company emphasizes ethical business practices, inclusivity, and excellence in its operational approach. Its workplace culture fosters collaboration, growth, and respect for diversity, providing employees with a supportive environment to thrive. Takeda's commitment to equitable pay and transparency in compensation reflects its dedication to employee satisfaction and professional development. The company offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement across many locations, including virtual roles such as this one based in Michigan.

The Specialty Business Manager (SBM) role within the Dermatology sales force at Takeda is a critical position aimed at driving demand for dermatology products following potential regulatory approval through comprehensive education efforts. The SBM is responsible for engaging healthcare providers (HCPs), optimizing business opportunities in targeted physician offices, dermatology clinics, and hospital accounts. This role requires a deep understanding of the dermatology therapeutic area, excellent clinical selling skills, and the ability to develop and apply business processes that ultimately benefit patients and achieve sales goals.

The SBM will be involved in a wide range of activities including supporting account onboarding through education, delivering clinical value propositions, and advancing customers along an educational continuum. Managing relationships with dermatologists, medical staff, pharmacists, and other stakeholders is key, as is coordinating clinical education programs such as peer-to-peer sessions. The SBM is tasked with attaining sales objectives by strategically executing franchise and company brand strategies within the assigned territory. This includes presenting complex clinical and business information effectively and developing medical education opportunities to expand healthcare professionals’ knowledge.

This full-time role, offered as a regular employee position, is remotely based in Michigan with an hourly wage range between $63.51 and $87.31. The estimated wage can vary based on factors like experience, education, qualifications, and geographic location. U.S. employees may also be eligible for short-term incentives and participate in various benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, sick and vacation leave, and wellness programs.

To succeed in this position, candidates should demonstrate strong business and strategic planning capabilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in teams. Experience calling on dermatologists and navigating managed care landscapes is highly preferred. The role includes travel requirements of up to 25-50% involving driving or flying to accounts and occasional overnight stays. The position involves mandatory product training including examinations, with a transition from non-exempt to exempt employment status post-training. Takeda emphasizes adherence to compliance policies and patient-first values, ensuring ethical principles guide all activities.