Inizio Engage · 1 day ago
Aquestive Regional Sales Manager (South Central)
Aquestive Therapeutics is a leader in patient-centered innovation, seeking a Regional Sales Manager to drive market success in the South Central region. The role involves building and leading a high-performing sales team, executing strategic initiatives, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Build & Lead a High-Performing Team
Recruit exceptional Therapeutic Specialty Representatives who combine sales excellence with mission alignment
Develop your team through consistent field coaching, structured feedback, and individualized development plans
Create a culture of accountability and growth where representatives take ownership of their territories and support each other's success
Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion across your region—ensuring every team member has the support and opportunities to thrive
Identify and cultivate future leaders within your team
Partner with VP of Sales and peer RSMs to shape national sales strategy, leveraging field-level insights to inform direction
Translate corporate objectives into regional business plans that account for local market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and payer environments
Establish clear performance metrics and tracking mechanisms that connect daily activities to launch milestones
Analyze territory performance data to identify gaps, opportunities, and best practices worth scaling
Conduct frequent field rides that balance observation, real-time coaching, and collaborative problem-solving
Help representatives master the consultative selling approach required for Anaphylm's value proposition
Guide your team through objection handling, particularly around payer access and product differentiation
Connect daily sales activities to the broader mission—helping representatives see how their work removes barriers for patients who need an effective, easy-to-carry, easy-to-use epinephrine rescue medication
Develop fluency in regional payer landscapes—national plans, regional formularies, and local coverage nuances
Translate payer insights into actionable pull-through strategies for your team
Collaborate with Market Access and Hub Services to resolve coverage barriers and accelerate patient starts
Track and share market access wins, barrier patterns, and successful resolution strategies
Partner with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Training, and Market Access to ensure consistent brand execution
Serve as the voice of the field—sharing customer insights, competitive intelligence, and execution challenges that inform broader strategy
Facilitate regional collaboration with specialty pharmacy partners and patient services teams
Represent your region in national sales meetings, strategy sessions, and launch planning forums
Drive CRM discipline across your team—ensuring high-quality documentation of calls, payer feedback, and sampling activity
Monitor compliance with all regulatory requirements including PDMA, AE/product complaint reporting, and promotional guidelines
Conduct regular territory business reviews that assess performance, identify improvement areas, and align on priorities
Manage regional budget and resources efficiently to maximize ROI
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 5 years leading pharmaceutical or specialty sales teams (front-line management experience required)
Proven success leading teams through product launches—ideally in specialty, allergy, or related therapeutic areas
Deep understanding of sales strategy, market access dynamics, and HCP engagement models
Track record of developing talent and improving team performance through effective coaching
Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into strategic action
Willingness to travel 60 – 75%, including overnight stays for field rides, customer events, and company meetings
Preferred
Experience in rescue medication, allergy, or products addressing medication adherence/administration barriers
Background in specialty pharmacy or hub services operations
Previous management of geographically dispersed team
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick days
Company
Inizio Engage
Inizio Engage is a healthcare agency that provides decision optimization, experience design, patient solutions, and medical affairs.
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