Oncology Regional Director
The Oncology Regional Director will lead a team of seven (7) Oncology Territory Managers (OTMs) for the organization's Solid Tumor Team. This Regional Director will be responsible for driving the performance for two brands, one for mCRC and the other for Lung cancer, across the Northwest region which includes parts of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Oregon, N. California, Idaho, N. Nevada and Alaska. The successful candidate must reside in the region.
People Leadership & Coaching :
- Obtains commitments from Oncology Territory Managers (OTMs) to ensure that the sales strategy and sales plan is successful in assigned territory
- Leads the development and execution of major programs to meet sales objectives
- Ensures OTMs conduct business planning, customer relationship management, reporting and tracking of execution metrics
- Responsible for leading effective regional training and communication efforts to ensure team is adequately informed and engaged
- Ensures team and personal compliance with applicable laws and regulations concerning interaction with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and appropriate dissemination of literature and information
- Drives for results, establishing goals, managing resources, and achieving regional plans with limited supervision
- Builds and maintains strong interactions and partnerships with internal stakeholders, including Marketing, Medical Affairs, Patient Value & Access (PVA) and Learning and Development
- Recruits, manages, trains and motivates direct reporting staff according to company procedures and policies
Business Excellence and Strategic Account Management :
Accountable for strong business acumen and analysis of regional business trends and opportunitiesAccountable for executing marketing plans and driving for resultsAccountable for executing and delivering business reviewsPartners with Business Insights and Analytics to fully understand regional business to determine product opportunityDevelops and executes strategic and tactical account planning, such as uncovering needs, stakeholder / influence mapping, identifying / prioritizing business goals, defining and delivering value propositions developed in collaboration with Marketing and PVA, and developing tactical plansGains formulary access and protocol access (inclusion of specialty products in clinical / prescriber protocols and clinical pathways) for Takeda Oncology productsCoordinate account management at larger outletsDevelops relationships with Executive Level, Operations, Financial, and Pharmacy based customers in priority accounts. Calls on key stakeholders to position Takeda's products and to ensure effective supply of Takeda's product portfolioDevelops relationships with key stakeholders at strategic accounts, including Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and leverages relationships with clinical experts to apply at account levels to educate and inform therapeutic processes and protocols at an institution levelIdentifies key stakeholders within each account, as well as their respective needs and priorities and builds relationships throughout the organizationDevelops cross-functional business plans and launches business development initiatives and strategies for large volume / high volume accountsMinimum Requirements / Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree8+ years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical and / or biotech industry with 3+ years in Oncology3+ years of Oncology sales leadership experience highly preferredProven ability to manage a specific geographic regionCandidate should live near a major airportDemonstrated track record of successful business planning and executionDocumented sales success and strong established relationships in assigned regionHigh science aptitude and proven ability to coach teach and trainDemonstrates growth mindsetDynamic, self-starter with strong influential skills, as well as entrepreneurial spiritAbility to build and maintain strong, professional relationshipsExcellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and collaboration skillsCommercial, Regulatory and technical awarenessThe ability to navigate a large multi-disciplinary geography that requires a minimum of 50-60% travelPossession of valid US Driver's License in good standingPreferred :
4+ years of successful leadership experience3+ years of direct oncology leadership experienceMaster's degreePeople leadership & coaching =>Demonstrated track record of successfully being able to lead others both by example and through direct authority
Travel Requirements :
Approximately 50-60% travel including some evening programs and weekend conferences / congressesMore 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.