Ardelyx, Inc. · 1 day ago
Area Business Director (Nephrology) - Long Island, NY
Ardelyx, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative medicines for unmet medical needs. The Area Business Director (Nephrology) will establish a strong presence with nephrology healthcare providers and implement effective sales strategies to achieve sales objectives and enhance patient care.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Achieve sales objectives
Focus on accountability, collaboration, compliance, and teamwork to deliver favorable results to healthcare professionals, their patients, and Ardelyx
Assume accountability for establishing and implementing an effective sales plan that meets (ideally exceeds) sales goals and corporate objectives
Collaborate with ABD peers to optimize product opportunities through coordination and information sharing linked to nephrology practices and dialysis organizations
Work closely with personnel from Marketing, Patient Services, and Market Access to inform on territory experiences and dynamics to facilitate best practices and idea exchanges to optimize product and Ardelyx success
Master clinical data, disease state knowledge, competitive products, and market access information to drive relevant messaging with decision-makers and influencers
Ensure activities comply with all laws, regulations, and Ardelyx compliance policies
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry sales experience
Experience in specialty pharmaceutical/biotech sales, nephrology preferred
Proven track record of success - consistently achieving and/or outperforming sales goals
Product launch experience
Experience with patient service hubs and specialty pharmacy distribution knowledge
Demonstrated experience in competitive markets
Ability to engage customers with a keen focus on their needs and experience
An understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to the sales and marketing of pharmaceutical products to physicians and healthcare organizations
Ability to understand/develop and implement sales strategies and tactics
Strong clinical and scientific acumen to communicate with and influence healthcare professionals and key stakeholders
Specific knowledge of and relationships with nephrology healthcare professionals, their office/clinic staff, their affiliated dialysis centers, and local patient advocacy groups is a plus
Ability to analyze sales data and key performance metrics to identify business opportunities
Possess integrity, work with honesty, accuracy, and attention to detail
Prior sales management experience a plus
Bachelor's degree
Benefits
401(k) plan with generous employer match
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Up to 12 weeks living organ and bone marrow leave
Equity incentive plans
Health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision)
Life insurance and disability
Flexible time off
Annual Winter Holiday shut down
At least 11 paid holidays
Company
Ardelyx, Inc.
Ardelyx was founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative, first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$557.68MKey Investors
HealthCare Royalty PartnersSLR Capital PartnersNew Enterprise Associates
2022-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $20M
2022-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $27.5M
2019-12-12Post Ipo Equity· $125M
Recent News
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