Takeda · 1 day ago
Area Sales Director Dermatology - Southeast
Virginia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$207K/yr - $285K/yr
10+ years expTakeda is a leading pharmaceutical company focused on delivering innovative medicines. The Area Sales Director plays a critical role in creating and executing business strategies across the Dermatology product portfolio aimed at exceeding sales expectations at a national level.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
The Area Sales Director is responsible for leading the development and execution of business strategies to deliver or exceed sales expectations at an Area and National level. Lead and motivate a team of sales leaders and sales professionals to deliver exceptional sales performance
Effectively recruit, hire and coach a team of District Managers and support them in the recruiting of high-performing sales professionals within the area
Develop an inspiring vision and create a high-performance culture and team environment that values results, personal accountability and continued development. Eliminate barriers and drive a solution-oriented mindset throughout the area and company. Exhibit both a long-term, strategic view of the business with an acute focus on delivering immediate results
Create an environment of learning and growth that results in long term success, skills development and retention of talent. Build capabilities and ongoing development opportunities in close partnership with Human Resources and Commercial Learning & Development
Provide consistent and accurate expectations and ongoing feedback as part of an ongoing performance management process through timely assessment of performance using measurable outcomes. Deliver regular and timely feedback through advanced coaching techniques, actionable development plans that prepare talent for increased responsibility, early identification of performance challenges and creation of action plans that appropriately address performance gaps
Serve as a leader, coach and mentor across the cross-functional Dermatology team, Gastrointestinal Business Unit, and other US Business Units to foster career development for internal talent
Establish and foster relationships with industry professionals, key customers and accounts in the Area and Nation
Manage the area budget through prioritization and resource allocation to maximize return on investment in a manner consistent with Takeda compliance policies. Build business cases for investment, budgeting and financial decision making with Sales and Marketing leadership
Lead within a cross-functional environment and hold team accountable for strong collaboration. Cultivate and exemplify teamwork with internal teams including Marketing, Market Access, Patient Access, Analytics & Insights, Therapeutic Policy & Advocacy, and Medical leadership. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing leadership to provide feedback and to align on strategies or tactics that support customer and business outcomes
Effectively partner with Commercial Learning & Development in the creation of effective leadership, selling skills and clinical training for Field Leadership Meetings and National Sales meetings
Provide expertise and critical input on the development of performance objectives and incentive compensation plans. Serve as a leader for communication planning, performance monitoring and management of sales incentives and awards plans
Advise Senior Leadership of geographical and national marketplace trends and competitive information
The Area Sales Director is accountable for holding themselves to the highest professional standards and ensuring their own compliance with policies and guidelines, and also for fostering a culture of ethical behavior and integrity across their sales organization. This individual leads by example, ensuring full adherence to company policies and industry regulations, and acts swiftly to address and resolve any issues in accordance with our policies and expectations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree – BS/BA required
10 years of sales and marketing experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a minimum of 5 years of management level experience in the pharmaceutical, immunology, biologic/biotech, or medical device industries which may include district management, account management, marketing management, product management experience or the equivalent
5+ years of people management with demonstrated success in achieving sales targets through leadership and strategic planning
Valid Driver's License
Frequent ability to drive to or fly to various meetings at customer sites, including overnight travel
Ability to attend sales meetings at off-site locations
Preferred
2+ years' experience managing first line leaders
Experience in dermatology
Relevant clinical experience, or cross functional experience from training and development, marketing, sales force effectiveness, commercial operations, or related functions
Adept at leveraging emerging technologies, digital tools, and openness to AI-enabled processes
Benefits
Short-term and/ or long-term incentives
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid volunteer time off
Company holidays
Well-being benefits
Up to 80 hours of sick time
Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (45)
2024 (39)
2023 (38)
2022 (34)
2021 (44)
2020 (18)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
Recent News
2026-01-09
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