Xeris Pharmaceuticals

Regional Business Director, Diabetes - East

Xeris Pharmaceuticals$180K — $240K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Ohio, US
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in bioscience commercial roles with 2-5 years in sales leadership.
  • Experience in rescue markets, specialty spaces, or complex selling environments is desirable.
  • Strong track record in coaching and mentoring high-performing teams.
  • Proven ability to influence business outcomes through metrics management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide a sales team to meet commercial objectives.
  • Recruit and develop top sales talent for effective performance.
  • Enhance team performance through data-driven insights and best practices.
  • Conduct regular field visits for performance review and coaching.
  • Foster a collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing team.
  • Engagement with a company that values professional growth and accountability.
  • Access to a collaborative work environment focused on shared success.
  • Opportunity to influence market strategies and improve patient outcomes.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Regional Business Director (RBD) is accountable for providing leadership, direction, and developmental guidance to a team of sales professionals in pursuit of commercial objectives. Reporting to the Area Vice President of Sales, the RBD will participate in the development and execution of strategic and tactical plans to meet and exceed sales goals and business objectives while remaining aligned with Xeris' values

Essential Job Functions

Core responsibilities include promoting a high-performing and collaborative culture, exceeding sales and performance objectives, and leading the ongoing development and engagement of individual team members

Talent Acquisition & Development

  • Recruit, hire, and retain top talent.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team of sales professionals aligned with organizational goals and business objectives.
  • Develop team members through ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable culture focused on continuous improvement, professional growth and grit.


Sales Leadership & Performance

  • Use performance metrics and market insights to support business growth and accountability.
  • Enhance field performance by leveraging internal resources, expertise, and best practices.
  • Conduct weekly field visits, business reviews, and coaching sessions to identify opportunities and drive results.
  • Motivate and coach sales professionals to successfully execute business strategies and maximize territory performance.
  • Provide clear verbal and written feedback to support employee development and performance, recognizing strong performance and addressing performance gaps through timely coaching.
  • Lead the region to achieve and exceed sales and performance objectives.


Team Engagement, Collaboration & Communication

  • Serve as a trusted representative of Xeris, championing the company's mission and vision while driving strategic value for customers and improving patient outcomes.
  • Encourage collaboration, best-practice sharing, and proactive problem-solving across the team.
  • Lead effective sales meetings and communicate organizational priorities and expectations clearly.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align strategic priorities, share insights, and drive coordinated execution of regional initiatives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians and key opinion leaders through consistent communication.


Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in bioscience (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Diagnostics, Biotechnology or Lifesciences) commercial roles and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in sales leadership
  • Recent experience in rescue markets, specialty spaces, diabetes, medical device or complex selling environments is highly desirable.
  • Ability to influence and drive business performance through establishment and management or key performance metrics.
  • Ability to hold a team accountable for organizational goals and act when team members are not meeting expectations.
  • Strong track record leading teams demonstrating the ability to coach and mentor others to reach or exceed organization goals.
  • Strong track record of building culture, inspiring and creating trusted, motivated and empowered teams aligned to the company Vision & Mission.
  • Competencies: Leadership skills, Strategic thinking, Organizational skills, Self-directed, EQ, Behavior soft skills, Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills, Decision-making skills, Customer Engagement focus, Analytical skills, Teamwork & Collaboration.


Working Conditions
  • Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations.
  • Position requires both vehicle and airline travel, must have a valid U.S. state-issued driver's license.
  • Must be able to work in assigned territory, support sales professionals in the field 3-4 days per week, attend meetings and participate in other business-related activities up to 75% travel.


Direct Employers Posting: Ohio

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000-$240,000

We are committed to offering competitive compensation. Starting pay is determined based on a variety of factors, including the role, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, internal equity, market data, and the location of the role, where applicable.

Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you require a reasonable accommodation or assistance to complete any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to [redacted] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Please note if your request is not for this stated purpose, you will not receive a response to your email. Do not include any medical or health information in this email.

About Xeris Pharmaceuticals

Xeris Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes ready-to-use injectable and infusible drug formulations. The company's proprietary XeriSol and XeriJect formulation technologies allow for the subcutaneous and intramuscular delivery of highly concentrated, non-aqueous, ready-to-use formulations of peptides, proteins, antibodies, and small molecules using commercially available syringes, auto-injectors, multi-dose pens, and infusion pumps. Xeris' lead product, Gvoke HypoPen, is the first ready-to-use glucagon injection for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in diabetes patients. The company is also developing a pipeline of other ready-to-use injectable and infusible drug formulations for various indications, including epilepsy, hypoglycemia, and post-operative pain management.
Learn more about Xeris Pharmaceuticals
Size
294 employees
Market Cap
$159 million
Industry
Net Income
-$91.1 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+115.2%
Revenue
$20.4 million
NASDAQ

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