Area Sales Director, Cutaneous Oncology

Terapia - a SUN PHARMA Company; Sun City; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is seeking an Area Sales Director for the Cutaneous Oncology Business Unit. This pivotal role involves leading a team to drive strategic sales execution across a defined geography. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience and a passion for developing high-performing teams, focusing on innovative solutions for patients.

Qualifications

• 10 years of commercial experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• 3–5 years of second-line sales leadership experience.
• Willingness to travel extensively (50%+).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop sales teams.
• Translate national strategy into regional execution plans.
• Ensure high-impact customer engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

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Title: Area Sales Director, Cutaneous Oncology

Date: Jul 5, 2025

Location: FS-Sun

Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc (USA)

Job Title: Area Sales Director – LEVULAN (National)

Business Unit: Cutaneous Oncology Business Unit

Location: Field-based (with regular travel required)

Reports To: National Sales Director, Cutaneous Oncology Business Unit

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. (Sun Pharma) is the fourth largest specialty generic pharmaceutical company in the world, and rapidly building a brand presence. We manufacture, market and distribute pharmaceuticals to the nation’s largest wholesalers, distributors, warehousing and non-warehousing chain drugstores as well as managed care providers. Our goal is to continue to develop and market quality products that bring value to our customers and ultimately the patient. Current manufacturing capabilities allow Sun Pharma to develop products across most therapeutic categories.

At Sun Pharma We Believe Our People Are An Invaluable Asset. Our Culturally Diverse Workforce Is One Of Our Biggest Strengths, Along With The Rich Experience They Bring Across Varied Skill-sets. We Are Proud That Our Global Workforce Is Bound By Our Common Values:

Humility. Integrity. Passion. Innovation.

Position Summary:

The Area Sales Director – LEVULAN will play a pivotal leadership role within Sun Pharma’s newly formed Cutaneous Oncology Business Unit. This individual will be responsible for driving strategic and tactical sales execution across a defined geography for LEVULAN KERASTICK + BLU-U, leading a team of Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) and Account Managers (Sales Representatives). The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, a track record of commercial success, and a passion for building high-performing teams focused on delivering patient-centric solutions in actinic keratosis and photodynamic therapy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Regional Sales Managers and Account Managers to consistently achieve or exceed sales goals and business objectives.
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the sales team.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top talent.
• Business Strategy & Execution
  
  

• Translate national strategy into effective regional execution plans aligned with brand objectives and business goals.
• Monitor performance metrics and business analytics to identify trends, opportunities, and necessary adjustments.
• Partner with cross-functional colleagues (Marketing, Training, Market Access, Professional Relations) to align field execution with national priorities.
• Customer Engagement & Market Development
  
  

• Ensure teams are focused on delivering high-impact customer engagements across dermatologists, Mohs surgeons, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Identify key market development opportunities and local levers to accelerate product adoption and optimize patient outcomes.
• Operational Excellence & Compliance
  
  

• Manage budgets, territory alignment, and resource deployment effectively and compliantly.
• Champion the use of CRM tools, sales data, and market insights to inform decisions and drive accountability.
• Uphold all company policies and ensure team compliance with regulatory, legal, and ethical standards.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive commercial experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Minimum 3–5 years of second-line sales leadership experience (e.g., District or Area Sales Director level).
• Dermatology and/or Buy & Bill experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams in a dynamic and evolving market.
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively (50%+).
  
  

Why Join Us:

This is a unique opportunity to take a key leadership role in a high-growth franchise focused on cutaneous oncology. The Area Sales Director – LEVULAN will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients, providers, and the trajectory of a well-established product with room for growth. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to redefining what’s possible in skin cancer prevention and care.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice To Agency And Search Firm Representatives:

Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Inc. (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

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