Sales Leader Opportunity
Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to meet serious unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammation and autoimmunity. We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Sales Leader to lead our Immunology field sales team. This individual will play a critical role in building and executing regional sales strategy, coaching high-performing reps, and ensuring access to life-changing therapies for patients living with rare diseases.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in specialty markets, a passion for patient-centric selling, and a proven ability to lead in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity to lead a purpose-driven team in delivering impactful therapies to underserved patient populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Representatives across a multi-state region to achieve / exceed sales goals.
- Build and implement regional business strategies aligned with national objectives and product launch priorities.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and compliance across the sales team.
- Collaborate with key internal partners including Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Patient Services to drive strategic execution.
- Analyze regional performance data and market dynamics to identify opportunities and optimize resources.
- Support strategic customer engagement by joining field visits and cultivating relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), specialists, and institutional stakeholders.
- Ensure field team is equipped with the latest disease, product, and market access knowledge.
- Recruit, onboard, and retain top sales talent while ensuring ongoing coaching and professional development.
- Ensure all activities comply with legal and regulatory guidelines and company policies.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.7+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience, including at least 3+ years in a leadership role managing field-based teams.Demonstrated success in specialty or rare disease markets.Proven track record of driving sales growth and team performance.Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and strategic thinking.Excellent communication and leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams.Comfortable working in a launch or start-up environment.Willingness to travel within the assigned region (up to 50%).Preferred Skills
Experience launching rare disease or specialty biologic therapies.Background in Immunology, Genetic Disorders, or Neurology preferred.Strong understanding of patient support programs, specialty pharmacy distribution models, and access / reimbursement dynamics.Prior experience working with KOLs and integrated delivery networks (IDNs).Clinical credentials (e.g., PharmD, PA, NP) are a plus.Familiarity with Veeva CRM and digital sales enablement tools.Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. For more information, visit our privacy policy .