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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 customer
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
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 oncology or other related specialty pharmaceutical experience
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:

Previous launch experience in oncology
Established rapport and relationships in geographic area desired
Previous oncology selling experience
Large account management experience in oncology 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: Jackson, Southern MS, Northern Louisiana, Mobile AL, Shreveport LA

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 period, the employee will be classified as a non-exempt employee and will be eligible for overtime during the training period only in accordance with applicable federal and/or state law but the employee will not be eligible for any Takeda related sales incentive programs and/or other production based bonuses. The training period will consist of live instruction, independent study, role play, and other training related activities which should take no more than 8 hours per day and 40 hours total in a workweek.

After successful passage of the mandatory product training examinations, the employee will be transitioned to exempt status and will no longer be eligible for overtime. They will then be paid on a bi-weekly basis and eligible to participate in various Takeda related sales incentive programs and/or contests.

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:

Mississippi - Virtual

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$78.27 - $107.62

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage 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 hourly wage 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 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

Mississippi - VirtualAlabama - Virtual, Louisiana - Virtual

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No