Senior District Manager, Hematology

Biopharma Careers

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 141,000 - 244,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan (401k) and long-term‑t

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior District Manager, Hematology in the Chicago District. This field-based leadership role will manage Oncology Sales Specialists and drive territory business plans for breakthrough products.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in sales or cross-functional pharma roles, plus willingness to travel up to 40%. Strong leadership and strategic planning are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum eight years of relevant work experience with five years in sales or cross-functional roles in pharma/biotech.
Willingness to travel up to 40% (overnight/weekend travel).

Responsibilities

Manage a field-based Oncology Sales Specialists team.
Direct sales strategy to maximize distribution and market penetration.
Lead and develop the team to meet or exceed sales goals within budget.
Provide leadership and talent development for high-performing teams.
Collaborate with internal/external customers to shape business strategy.

Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leadership

Hematology

Oncology

Market Knowledge

Travel Readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Function

Pharmaceutical Sales

Job Sub Function

Sales – Oncology/Hematology (Commission)

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Chicago, Illinois, United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Job Description

About Innovative Medicine:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior District Manager, Hematology in the Chicago District.

This is a field-based role available within the Chicago area. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from the area to apply.

Purpose

Manage a team of Oncology Sales Specialists and is accountable for conducting effective performance management. Directs Oncology sales team in the implementation of the sales plan to assure maximum distribution and market penetration of products within the guidelines, policies, and directives. Ensures equal and consistent application of established policies and procedures in the management of employees to meet or exceed sales goals. Directs operation of sales strategy and manages activities required to maximize brand objectives across sales and marketing.

Key responsibilities

As the fastest growing Oncology company, we are focused on transforming care and delivering innovative therapies for patients facing unmet medical needs to help them live longer and better. Our robust portfolio of cutting-edge oral, biologic and cell therapies include novel approaches to predict, prevent, intercept, detect and potentially defeat cancer someday changing the way cancers are treated.

Managing a team of field-based Oncology Sales Specialists who will plan and execute territory business plans for breakthrough products in Oncology.

Demonstrating business and clinical expertise while building a strategic plan and guiding the team to deliver sales results within an assigned budget.

Possessing strong leadership skills and building a high-performing, motivated and engaged team while developing individual talent and managing performance.

Connecting with internal and external customers and shaping our business to help the appropriate patients.

Working in the field with minimal supervision, adapting quickly to change and demonstrating an understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech regulatory and promotional guidelines.

Education

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree.

Required

A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience, with a minimum of five (5) years of sales or cross-functional experience in key commercial roles (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Access/Payer, Analytics or Business Development) within the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or healthcare industry
Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and motivate others to success
A valid driver's license issued in one of the fifty (50) United States and willingness to travel as needed or required, up to 40%; which may include overnight/weekend travel

Preferred

Experience in Oncology, hospital and/or large account sales, and leading through complex reimbursement issues.
Prior people management experience overseeing a mid sized team or completion of a Management Development Program
Expertise in high-level planning and organizing and business planning
Experience in Oncology, hospital and/or large account sales, and leading through complex reimbursement issues.
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time
Experience building team AI literacy and confidence, reinforcing trusted and responsible AI use and sound judgment

Desired Compensation

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $141,000 - $243,800

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

Benefits

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Time Off

Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Additional Information

Additional information can be found through the link below.

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Equal Opportunity

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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