Rare Disease Business Manager, PI (Seattle, WA)

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United by a shared focus on continuity of care, reliability and sustained partnership, FTP is designed to deliver the foundational   capabilities   patients, caregivers and healthcare providers depend on at scale.    You will join a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and respect for the   patient   experience. Working as one team, we connect patients and healthcare providers with the capabilities,   teams   and support necessary to deliver coordinated care across the healthcare ecosystem.   Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovative-driven company to inspire you and empower you? Join us as a Rare Disease Business Manager – Primary Immune Deficiency and CIDP. As part of the PI/CIDP Sales Team, you will report to the Sr. Regional Business Director.   How you will contribute:   Achieve sales quotas through driving new patient starts, sales in outpatient infusion centers and hospitals, and retention of patients on Takeda augmentation treatment.   Conduct customer engagements to deliver sales presentations, provide technical and administrative product information, and   educate on   neuromuscular conditions and various Takeda support resources.   Understand influence points within the office and how each individual affects diagnosis, treatment, and the Rx/referral/order.   Participate in community education events and conferences for healthcare professionals and patients.   Focus on healthcare professionals (Allergy/Immunology, Pulmonology, Infectious Disease, select Internal Medicine/Primary Care and Neurologists). Educate and inform the HCPs on Takeda brands for Primary Immune Deficiency and CIDP.   Analyze local and regional business/managed   markets   trends to build both long and short terms goals that lead to a successful business plan.   Collaborate with multiple teams (Marketing, Patient Services, Alternate Site Team, Integrated Health Systems, Market Access, and National Accounts) to ensure   high levels   of customer satisfaction and pull through opportunities within each geography.   Work compliantly in a matrix environment encompassing Patient Services, Specialty Infusion Pharmacies, and Managed Markets, which includes treating confidential patient information   in accordance with   Takeda practices and policies.   Embody and embrace the patient-centric culture aligned to our values of Takeda-ism and follow PTRB ( P atient,   T rust,   R eputation,   B usiness) as a guide in decision making   KEY SKILLS   Excellent organizational and territory planning abilities.   Proven success as both a team player, independent contributor and collaborating in a matrixed organization to enhance business outcomes   Skilled in data acquisition and interpretation to develop effective sales strategies.   Conduct community education events for healthcare professionals, patients, and can   work   occasional nights and weekends.   Partners with and motivates extended team members to improve performance, fostering a culture of engagement and accountability.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS   Bachelor’s degree – BS/BA.   3+ years of successful selling experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device and/or relevant clinical or industry experience.; OR 2+years of successful selling experience at Takeda.   Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   Proven ability to navigate complex selling   environment   and influence across various decision makers in key accounts.   Strong business acumen and strategic planning skills to   identify   and   execute on   selling opportunities.   Demonstrated territory planning, strategic account   management   and prioritization skills. Ability to interpret analytical data to create effective sales strategies.   Strong collaborative skills and ability to work within a matrix of cross functional partners on behalf of the customers served.   • Understanding of   payer access and reimbursement at territory, regional, and state levels. • Adaptability to changing market conditions and customer needs. •   Demonstrated   learning agility with   ability   to successfully develop and compliantly apply clinical   expertise   and selling skills.   R eside   within the territory or   supported   geography.   PREFERRED   REQUIREMENTS   5+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience, preferably in rare   disease .    Sales experience with pharmaceutical or biologic products requiring coordination with patient access and market access teams.    Relevant clinical or industry experience.   Consultative / needs-based selling skills.   Experience working in a highly regulated marketplace.   Adept at   leveraging   emerging technologies, digital tools, and openness to AI-enabled processes.   LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:   Valid Driver's License   TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:   Ability to drive and/or fly to accounts and occasional business meetings • Some overnight travel of up to 25-50% may be required depending on geographic assignment   TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:   This position and continued employment   is   contingent upon the employee successfully passing mandatory product training which includes written and oral examinations.   External Takeda Hires Only: During that training peri