Gastroenterology Area Sales Director

Ardelyx, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Equity awards

Health plans

Job summary

Ardelyx, Inc. is seeking an Area Business Director (Gastroenterology) to lead a direct customer-facing presence with gastroenterology providers and their staff.

The ABD will drive a sales plan, collaborate across teams, and promote Ardelyx’s first-in-class mechanisms to improve patient care. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in pharma/biotech sales, GI experience preferred, and a proven ability to achieve sales goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical/biotech sales experience.
• Gastroenterology experience preferred.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales goals.
• Product launch experience.
• Strong understanding of laws and regulations governing pharma sales to physicians.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales objectives.
• Focus on accountability, collaboration, compliance, and teamwork to deliver favorable results to healthcare professionals, their patients, and Ardelyx.
• Establish and implement an effective sales plan that meets goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with ABD peers to optimize product opportunities through coordination with large gastroenterology group practices.
• Work with Marketing, Patient Services, and Market Access to inform on territory experiences and dynamics.
• Master clinical data, disease state knowledge, and market access information to drive relevant messaging with decision-makers.
• Ensure activities comply with laws, regulations, and Ardelyx policies.

Skills

Pharmaceutical sales

Gastroenterology knowledge

Sales strategy

Relationship building

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Specialty pharmacy distribution

Job description

Ardelyx, Inc. is seeking an Area Business Director (Gastroenterology) to lead a direct customer-facing presence with gastroenterology providers and their staff.

The ABD will drive a sales plan, collaborate across teams, and promote Ardelyx’s first-in-class mechanisms to improve patient care. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in pharma/biotech sales, GI experience preferred, and a proven ability to achieve sales goals.