Regional Business Director/Sr. Regional Business Director (Central Region)

Agios Pharmaceuticals; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Agios Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Regional Business Director/Sr. Regional Business Director for the Central Region. This role involves managing a team focused on promoting Pyrukynd and raising awareness of Thalassemia. The ideal candidate will have extensive sales experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and a passion for helping patients.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive, performance-based compensation

Deliberate professional development

Flexible support for individual needs

Culture of psychological safety and inclusion

Qualifications

• 8+ years of successful sales experience in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience managing high-performing sales teams.
• Strong track record of exceeding patient acquisition and revenue goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Hemolytic Anemia Specialists and develop regional business plans.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise team members.
• Build relationships with KOLs and other stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Regional Business Director/Sr. Regional Business Director (Central Region)

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Who we are:

Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueled by connections. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexible environment full of people empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We care deeply about our work, each other, and the patients who count on us. Our teams cultivate strong bonds with patient communities, healthcare professionals, partners, and colleagues, which helps us discover, develop, and deliver therapies for rare diseases – and make a bigger difference in their lives. In the U.S., Agios markets a first-in-class pyruvate kinase (PK) activator for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adults with PK deficiency. Building on the company’s leadership in cellular metabolism, Agios is advancing a robust clinical pipeline of investigational medicines with active and planned programs in alpha- and beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, pediatric PK deficiency, and MDS-associated anemia.

The impact you will make:

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Regional Business Director (RBD)/Sr. RBD to join our growing US Sales team. The RBD/Sr. RBD will manage a team of Hemolytic Anemia Specialists (HAS), build and develop the team, and create demand for Pyrukynd (mitapivat) among healthcare providers. Additionally, the RBD and their team will raise awareness of Thalassemia across their territories in anticipation of Pyrukynd's initial US approval for this indication.

What you will do:

• Foster a patient-centric culture emphasizing high performance, accountability, collaboration, compliance, and fun.
• Shape an environment that balances autonomy, support, and development to meet and exceed goals.
• Develop regional business plans aligned with sales goals and marketing strategies.
• Manage regional budgets and ensure adherence to expense policies.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and develop HAS within the region.
• Utilize field time to provide guidance and feedback to HAS.
• Become an expert in the clinical data of the product and guide its use.
• Develop HAS for additional responsibilities and future roles.
• Conduct performance reviews, evaluate performance, and implement improvement plans.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Team to inform sales and marketing strategies.
• Build relationships with KOLs, physicians, and other stakeholders.
• Model the organization’s values and demonstrate leadership.
• Recommend policies to enhance business operations and sales analytics.

What you bring:

• A genuine interest in helping patients.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 8+ years of successful sales experience with proven leadership in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience managing high-performing sales teams or leading cross-functional projects.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with skills in performance management, motivation, coaching, and development.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Track record of exceeding patient acquisition and revenue goals.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. At Agios, we value diverse experiences and perspectives, believing they strengthen our team and mission.

Travel Requirements:

Approximately 75% travel within the territory, focusing on the major market area of Central.

Work Location:

This is a remote-based field position. Employees must reside within their designated territory and maintain regular communication with their manager. Travel may be required for meetings and company events.

What we will give you:

• Deliberate professional development.
• Flexible support for individual needs and work styles.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Competitive, performance-based compensation.
• A culture of psychological safety and inclusion.
• Active participation in community and company initiatives.