Midwest Regional Sales Director for Antibiotics Launch

Page Executive; Chicago (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Comprehensive benefits program

High-visibility leadership role

Job summary

MPI is launching a major biopharmaceutical antibiotic in the Midwest. The Midwest Regional Sales Director will recruit, onboard, and lead a high-performing team of Key Account Managers, driving regional strategy and product commercialization.

Flexible for Chicago, Indianapolis, or St. Louis, with travel up to 60%. You will partner with marketing, medical affairs, operations, and market access to maximize impact and ensure compliance and scientific excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology sales leadership experience.
• Direct experience with hospital-based antibiotics required.
• Flexible for location, with a preference for Chicago, Indianapolis, or St. Louis.
• Ability to travel up to 60% within the region.
• Demonstrated success leading product launches, ideally within emerging, growth-stage, or speciality pharmaceutical organizations.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain top-performing commercial talent.
• Proficiency in analyzing sales data and creating actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and lead a high performing regional team of Key Account Managers.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans that support successful product commercialization and regional sales objectives.
• Drive accountability and cultivate a culture focused on results, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across marketing, medical affairs, operations, training, and market access functions.
• Build and strengthen relationships with KOLs, centers of excellence, healthcare providers, and decision-makers.
• Maintain deep expertise in infectious disease treatment landscapes, competitive dynamics, and healthcare market trends.
• Analyze sales performance, market opportunities, and business metrics to optimize resource allocation and execution strategies.
• Lead regional meetings and collaborate with senior leadership on business planning and execution.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in full alignment with applicable legal, regulatory, and company standards.
• Serve as a trusted resource for product, clinical, and scientific discussions relevant to the therapeutic area.

Skills

Pharma sales leadership

Hospital-based antibiotics knowledge

Product launch leadership

Talent recruitment & development

Sales data analysis

Strategic planning

Executive stakeholder management

Job description

MPI is launching a major biopharmaceutical antibiotic in the Midwest. The Midwest Regional Sales Director will recruit, onboard, and lead a high-performing team of Key Account Managers, driving regional strategy and product commercialization.

Flexible for Chicago, Indianapolis, or St. Louis, with travel up to 60%. You will partner with marketing, medical affairs, operations, and market access to maximize impact and ensure compliance and scientific excellence.