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Job Description

About the role:

As a member of Takeda Oncology your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. As part of the Oncology Sales team, you will report to the Regional Director and work with key stakeholders.

How you will contribute:

Implement overall marketing and brand strategy for targeting and deployment of resources to key customers

Formulate effective strategies to achieve sales goals and product positioning goals within target accounts

Provide on-label clinical data to influence appropriate use of assigned product

Initiate and develop business relationships with high level decision makers and other influential groups

Formulate strategies to effectively utilize account-specific targeted marketing materials to educate and address the needs of key stakeholders

Create account-specific business plans and strategies to appropriately gain access to key stakeholders

Provide real-time analysis and input on market conditions to Home Office colleagues for the development of targeted marketing strategies and materials

Focus on field execution and driving calls per day and reach to targets to increase saes performance

Apply conceptual and practical expertise in in own functional/technical area to implement plans and achieve individual, team, and organizational sales goals

Maintain a high degree of competence in the areas of product knowledge, disease states of coverage, industry/competitive landscape, and organizational structure

Analyze data and prepare subject matter for business reviews

Act as a technical/functional subject matter resource for colleagues and customers, and continue to acquire higher level functional/ technical skills

Complete accurate reporting and submit in a timely manner including, but not limited to the following: monthly territory action plan, expense reports, monthly itinerary, sample inventory, request for professional speakers, budget tracking tool

Build and maintain strong relationships with all internal stakeholders and cross-functional partners across Takeda Oncology

Utilize company resources in a prudent fashion, consistent with all company guidelines

Report all adverse events related to products in a timely, compliant manner

Maintain a high level of comprehension around the distribution and delivery system for oral molecules, as well as the interface between specialty pharmacy and provider, and the functionality of the in-office dispensing model

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of demonstrated successful pharmaceutical experience

Oncology, Rare disease, or speciality sales preferred

Strong presentation and communication skills

High comprehension of scientific knowledge and the ability to communicate with medical professionals in a compliant manner

Strong computer and technical skills and the ability to navigate software programs to process and analyze territory specific data

Maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing

Preferred:

Oncology, rare disease or specialty pharmaceutical experience preferred

Established rapport and relationships in geographic area desired

Large account management experience with emphasis on key large oncology community practices, as well as academic and NCI / NCCN cancer centers

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Range from 20-40% travel depending on specific territory

Territory: San Diego, CA

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "remote" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy

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 we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. 

For Location:

San Diego, CA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$138,600.00 - $217,800.00

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. 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 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.

Locations

San Diego, CA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time