Gastroenterology Area Sales Director

Ardelyx; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with generous employer

12 weeks of parental leave

12 weeks organ and bone marrow leave

equity incentive plans

health plans

life insurance and disability

flexible time off

Winter Holiday shutdown

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Ardelyx is seeking an Area Business Director (Gastroenterology) to cultivate a direct customer-facing presence with gastroenterology healthcare providers and staff. You will help establish Ardelyx as a company advancing patient care with novel mechanisms that meet important clinical needs.

You will lead with a science-driven approach, master clinical data, and coordinate with Marketing, Patient Services, and Market Access to inform territory experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years pharmaceutical/biotech sales experience.
• Gastroenterology experience preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving/outperforming sales goals.
• Product launch experience.
• Experience with patient service hubs and specialty pharmacy distribution.
• Understanding of laws and regulations related to sales/marketing of pharmaceutical products 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 or exceeds sales goals and corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with ABD peers to optimize product opportunities through coordination and information sharing with large gastroenterology group practices.
• Work with Marketing, Patient Services, and Market Access to inform on territory dynamics to optimize product success.
• Master clinical data, disease state knowledge, competitive products, and market access information to drive messaging with decision-makers.
• Ensure activities comply with laws, regulations, and Ardelyx compliance policies.

Skills

pharma/biotech sales

gastroenterology

sales goals achievement

product launch experience

compliance knowledge

relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Ardelyx is seeking an Area Business Director (Gastroenterology) to cultivate a direct customer-facing presence with gastroenterology healthcare providers and staff. You will help establish Ardelyx as a company advancing patient care with novel mechanisms that meet important clinical needs.

You will lead with a science-driven approach, master clinical data, and coordinate with Marketing, Patient Services, and Market Access to inform territory experiences.