Regional Business Leader, PI North East

<p style="text-align:left">By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s <a href="https://jobs.takeda.com/privacynotice" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Privacy Notice</a> and <a href="https://www.takeda.com/terms-and-conditions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Terms of Use</a>.  I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><b>Job Description</b></h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><h2>About the Team:</h2><p>The U.S. Foundational Therapies Platform (FTP) Business Unit brings together Takeda’s long‑standing Immunology, Hematology, Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSD), Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Transplant portfolios to support patients who rely on treatment over the long term, often for years or decades. United by a shared focus on continuity of care, reliability and sustained partnership, FTP is designed to deliver the foundational capabilities patients, caregivers and healthcare providers depend on at scale.</p><p></p><p>You will join a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and respect for the patient experience. Working as one team, we connect patients and healthcare providers with the capabilities, teams and support necessary to deliver coordinated care across the healthcare ecosystem.</p><p></p><p><b><u>About the role:</u></b></p><p>As the Regional Business Leader – PI – North East, you will lead a team of Rare Disease Business Managers to achieve and exceed regional sales objectives for Takeda’s Plasma Derived Therapies (PDT) Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) and CIDP portfolio. You will oversee day‑to‑day regional operations while coaching, developing, and empowering your team for continuous improvement and launch excellence. You will report to the National Head of PI Sales and lead a team responsible for engaging multiple physician specialties, including Allergy/Immunology and Neurology, across the following states: MA, Maine, NH, Vermont, RI, CT, NY(Upstate, NY City, Long Island)</p><p></p><p><u><b>How you will Contribute:</b></u></p><ul><li><p>Meet or exceed Business Unit sales objectives by leading robust regional business planning, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and ongoing performance coaching.</p></li><li><p>Execute national brand and marketing strategies at the regional level, adapting to local business drivers, influencers, and market dynamics.</p></li><li><p>Plan, direct, and control sales and business activities within the physician setting to achieve goals in sales volume, product mix, profitability, and market share.</p></li><li><p>Continually assess regional performance and territory design to identify opportunities for growth and improve representative effectiveness.</p></li><li><p>Prepare quarterly and annual regional forecasts and contribute to market potential assessments for the PI/CIDP portfolio.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with Patient Services, Integrated Health Systems, Market Access, and National Accounts to align on pull‑through for contract opportunities and optimize local execution.</p></li><li><p>Lead external collaboration with key Specialty Pharmacy partners to maximize access and ensure effective distribution of Takeda’s SCIG portfolio.</p></li><li><p>Maintain in‑depth knowledge of local customers, networks, and referral patterns, leveraging insights to shape regional strategy and tactical plans.</p></li><li><p>Regularly conduct field visits, observe performance, and provide timely, documented feedback and coaching.</p></li><li><p>Implement all dimensions of marketing strategies and tactical plans at the regional level, ensuring effective deployment of resources to meet quarterly and annual targets.</p></li><li><p>Manage regional expenses and resource allocation in line with budget and company guidelines.</p></li><li><p>Ensure all regional activities are executed in strict compliance with Takeda policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.</p></li><li><p>Translate national brand strategies into effective regional plans that deliver on national objectives.</p></li><li><p>Navigate and lead your team through the multiple channels and avenues (office, infusion centers, hospitals, specialty pharmacy, payer) that drive success in this environment.</p></li><li><p>Analyze and interpret sales, market, and account data to develop insight‑driven strategies and ensure strong organization and time management across the region.</p></li><li><p>Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction across all major channel accounts.</p></li><li><p>Direct staffing, training, and performance evaluation for the regional team.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Minimum Requirements / Qualifications</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.</p></li><li><p>Minimum of 10 years of successful, relevant healthcare sales experience (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or related).</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience creating and implementing annual sales budgets and forecasts.</p></li><li><p>Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; must be 18 years of age or older.</p></li><li><p>Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.</p></li><li><p>Authorization and ability to drive a company-leased vehicle or rental.</p></li><li><p>Proven interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), including negotiation, collaboration, and influencing without authority.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated business acumen, deep knowledge of sales processes, and strong leadership and decision‑making capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Ability to organize, synthesize, and leverage information on sales leads, integrating insights into the strategic sales plan.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Preferred Requirements</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Prior leadership experience in the healthcare industry, preferably in biotech or specialty/rare disease.</p></li><li>Demonstrated success in navigating, selling, and leading within the physician setting, with a strong understanding of the environmental and market drivers for this customer segment.</li></ul><p></p><p><u><b>About Us:</b></u></p><p></p><p>At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.</p><p></p><p>Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.</p><p></p></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary</span></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>We understand compensation is </span><span>an important factor</span><span> as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to </span><span>equitable</span><span> pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.</span></span><span> </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>For Location:</b></p>USA - MA - Virtual<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span><span>U.S. Base Salary Range:</span></span></b></p>$180,000.00 - $247,500.00<p><br>The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. </p><p></p><p>U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. </p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><u>EEO Statement</u></b></p><p style="text-align:left"><i>Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><b>Locations</b></h2>USA - MA - Virtual<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><b>Worker Type</b></h2>Employee<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><b>Worker Sub-Type</b></h2>Regular<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><b>Time Type</b></h2>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Exempt</b></p>Yes<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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