Exelixis

Senior Regional Sales Director - Northeast

Exelixis$287K — $366K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, NY
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field with extensive experience in oncology sales/marketing.
  • Minimum of 8 years proven experience in oncology sales and/or marketing.
  • Demonstrated success in leading diverse teams and exceeding revenue targets.
  • Experience in brand strategy, market access, and payer engagement preferred.
  • Record of influencing executive decisions and contributing to strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement sales strategies to meet national and global goals.
  • Drive revenue growth and market share across multiple territories.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends and provide insights to executives.
  • Mentor and develop leadership potential within regional sales teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives.
  • Oversee budgeting and resource allocation for maximum ROI.
  • Represent regional interests in national leadership discussions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous 401(k) with company contributions.
  • Discretionary annual bonus program or sales-based incentive plan.
  • Opportunity to purchase company stock and receive long-term incentives.
  • 15 vacation days, 17 paid holidays including a winter shutdown, and up to 10 sick days.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE (Basic purpose of the job):
The Senior Director, Sales - Regional provides strategic leadership and vision across multiple geographic territories, ensuring alignment with national and global commercial priorities. This role drives sustainable revenue growth, market penetration, and competitive positioning in oncology. Beyond tactical execution, the Senior Director shapes long-term regional strategy, mentors future leaders, and serves as a key voice in national planning. The position requires exceptional business acumen, cross-functional influence, and the ability to anticipate and respond to evolving market dynamics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Define and execute regional sales strategies that align with national and global objectives.
  • Drive consistent achievement of revenue, market share, and profitability goals across multiple territories.
  • Anticipate regional trends, competitive threats, and healthcare policy shifts; provide actionable insights to executive leadership.
  • Build succession pipelines by mentoring Regional Sales Directors and Oncology Account Managers; identify and groom future leaders.
  • Partner with marketing, medical affairs, market access, and operations to ensure integrated execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Oversee regional budgets, resource allocation, and investment decisions to maximize ROI.
  • Champion a culture of integrity, accountability, and compliance with all regulatory standards.
  • Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and innovative approaches to expand market presence.
  • Represent the region in national leadership forums, contributing to forecasting, portfolio strategy, and long-term planning.
  • Ensure flawless execution of sales plans while balancing strategic priorities with tactical needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Directly supervises Oncology Account Managers.
  • Provides leadership to subordinate managers, ensuring consistent performance management practices.
  • Oversees staffing, succession planning, and organizational design for regional sales teams
  • Acts as a mentor and coach to senior-level sales leaders.


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 15 years of relevant experience; or
  • Master's degree in a related discipline and 13 years of relevant experiences, or
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:
  • Minimum of 8 years' proven experience in oncology sales and/or marketing
  • Demonstrated success in leading large, diverse teams and consistently exceeding revenue targets.
  • Experience in brand strategy, market access, and payer engagement strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record of influencing executive-level decision-making and contributing to national strategy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire and align large teams.
  • Advanced strategic planning, forecasting, and analytical skills.
  • Deep expertise in oncology market dynamics, healthcare systems, and regulatory environment.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive presence.
  • Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and rapid change with resilience.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets.
  • Skilled in building cross-functional partnerships and driving organizational alignment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
  • Our office is a modern, open-plan space that foster collaborations and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.
  • Commercial/Field-based: Candidate must be located in close proximity to their Region
  • Environment: primarily working indoors, performing clerical work or meeting with clients

Travel required - 60% of domestic travel required.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this position is $287,000 - $366,500 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

DISCLAIMER:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

About Exelixis

Exelixis is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer. The company's flagship product, CABOMETYX® (cabozantinib), is an inhibitor of multiple tyrosine kinases, including MET, AXL, and VEGFR, which are involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells. CABOMETYX is approved in the United States for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and is also approved in the European Union and other countries for the treatment of advanced RCC. Exelixis is headquartered in Alameda, California, and has additional offices in South San Francisco, California, and Basel, Switzerland. Learn more at www.exelixis.com.
Learn more about Exelixis
Size
954 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$111.7 million
5 Year Trend
+49.6%
Revenue
$987.5 million
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