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.

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.

Locations
Mississippi - VirtualAlabama - Virtual, Louisiana - Virtual

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Time Type
Full time

Job Exempt
No