Role OverviewAs a member of the Ardelyx Sales team, the Area Business Director (Gastroenterology) will cultivate and maintain a strong direct customer-facing presence with gastroenterology healthcare providers and their office/clinic staff. The ABD will help establish Ardelyx as a company that advances patient care with novel mechanism medicines that meet important clinical needs.
What You Will Do
Achieve sales objectives, establish and implement an effective sales plan, collaborate with peers and other departments, and master clinical data and market access information to drive relevant messaging with decision-makers and influencers.
Why It Might Be a Fit
A minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry sales experience, experience in specialty pharmaceutical/biotech sales, gastroenterology preferred, and a proven track record of success - consistently achieving and/or outperforming sales goals.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry sales experience
- Experience in specialty pharmaceutical/biotech sales, gastroenterology 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
- 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
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