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About the Team:
The U.S. Foundational Therapies Platform (FTP) Business Unit brings together Takeda’s longstanding Immunology, Hematology, Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSD), Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Transplant portfolios to support patients who rely on treatment over the long term, often for years or decades. United by a shared focus on continuity of care, reliability and sustained partnership, FTP is designed to deliver the foundational capabilities patients, caregivers and healthcare providers depend on at scale.
You will join a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and respect for the patient experience. Working as one team, we connect patients and healthcare providers with the capabilities, teams and support necessary to deliver coordinated care across the healthcare ecosystem.
Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovative-driven company to inspire you and empower you? Join us as a Rare Disease Business Manager – Primary Immune Deficiency and CIDP.
As part of the PI/CIDP Sales Team, you will report to the Sr. Regional Business Director.
How you will contribute:
- Achieve sales quotas through driving new patient starts, sales in outpatient infusion centers and hospitals, and retention of patients on Takeda augmentation treatment.
- Conduct customer engagements to deliver sales presentations, provide technical and administrative product information, and educate on neuromuscular conditions and various Takeda support resources.
- Understand influence points within the office and how each individual affects diagnosis, treatment, and the Rx/referral/order.
- Participate in community education events and conferences for healthcare professionals and patients.
- Focus on healthcare professionals (Allergy/Immunology, Pulmonology, Infectious Disease, select Internal Medicine/Primary Care and Neurologists). Educate and inform the HCPs on Takeda brands for Primary Immune Deficiency and CIDP.
- Analyze local and regional business/managed markets trends to build both long and short terms goals that lead to a successful business plan.
- Collaborate with multiple teams (Marketing, Patient Services, Alternate Site Team, Integrated Health Systems, Market Access, and National Accounts) to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and pull through opportunities within each geography.
- Work compliantly in a matrix environment encompassing Patient Services, Specialty Infusion Pharmacies, and Managed Markets, which includes treating confidential patient information in accordance with Takeda practices and policies.
- Embody and embrace the patient-centric culture aligned to our values of Takeda-ism and follow PTRB (Patient, Trust, Reputation, Business) as a guide in decision making.
KEY SKILLS
- Excellent organizational and territory planning abilities.
- Proven success as both a team player, independent contributor and collaborating in a matrixed organization to enhance business outcomes.
- Skilled in data acquisition and interpretation to develop effective sales strategies.
- Conduct community education events for healthcare professionals, patients, and can work occasional nights and weekends.
- Partners with and motivates extended team members to improve performance, fostering a culture of engagement and accountability.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree – BS/BA.
- 3+ years of successful selling experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device and/or relevant clinical or industry experience; OR 2+ years of successful selling experience at Takeda.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to navigate complex selling environment and influence across various decision makers in key accounts.
- Strong business acumen and strategic planning skills to identify and execute on selling opportunities.
- Demonstrated territory planning, strategic account management and prioritization skills. Ability to interpret analytical data to create effective sales strategies.
- Strong collaborative skills and ability to work within a matrix of cross functional partners on behalf of the customers served.
- Understanding of payer access and reimbursement at territory, regional, and state levels.
- Adaptability to changing market conditions and customer needs.
- Demonstrated learning agility with ability to successfully develop and compliantly apply clinical expertise and selling skills.
- Reside within the territory or supported geography.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience, preferably in rare disease.
- Sales experience with pharmaceutical or biologic products requiring coordination with patient access and market access teams.
- Relevant clinical or industry experience.
- Consultative / needs-based selling skills.
- Experience working in a highly regulated marketplace.
- Adept at leveraging emerging technologies, digital tools, and openness to AI-enabled processes.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid Driver's License.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to drive and/or fly to accounts and occasional business meetings.
- Some overnight travel of up to 25-50% may be required depending on geographic assignment.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- This position and continued employment is contingent upon the employee successfully passing mandatory product training which includes written and oral examinations.
- External Takeda Hires Only: During that training period, the employee will be classified as a non-exempt employee and will be eligible for overtime during the training period only in accordance with applicable federal and/or state law but the employee will not be eligible for any Takeda related sales incentive programs and/or other production based bonuses. The training period will consist of live instruction, independent study, role play, and other training related activities which should take no more than 8 hours per day and 40 hours total in a workweek.
- After successful passage of the mandatory product training examinations, the employee will be transitioned to exempt status and will no longer be eligible for overtime. They will then be paid on a bi-weekly basis and eligible to participate in various Takeda related sales incentive programs and/or contests.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - FL - Virtual
U.S. Hourly Wage Range:
$66.11 - $90.91
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
USA - FL - Virtual
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
No
LI-Remote
Job Description
About the Team:
The U.S. Foundational Therapies Platform (FTP) Business Unit brings together Takeda’s longstanding Immunology, Hematology, Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSD), Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Transplant portfolios to support patients who rely on treatment over the long term, often for years or decades. United by a shared focus on continuity of care, reliability and sustained partnership, FTP is designed to deliver the foundational capabilities patients, caregivers and healthcare providers depend on at scale.
You will join a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and respect for the patient experience. Working as one team, we connect patients and healthcare providers with the capabilities, teams and support necessary to deliver coordinated care across the healthcare ecosystem.
Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovative-driven company to inspire you and empower you? Join us as a Rare Disease Business Manager – Primary Immune Deficiency and CIDP.
As part of the PI/CIDP Sales Team, you will report to the Sr. Regional Business Director.
How you will contribute:
- Achieve sales quotas through driving new patient starts, sales in outpatient infusion centers and hospitals, and retention of patients on Takeda augmentation treatment.
- Conduct customer engagements to deliver sales presentations, provide technical and administrative product information, and educate on neuromuscular conditions and various Takeda support resources.
- Understand influence points within the office and how each individual affects diagnosis, treatment, and the Rx/referral/order.
- Participate in community education events and conferences for healthcare professionals and patients.
- Focus on healthcare professionals (Allergy/Immunology, Pulmonology, Infectious Disease, select Internal Medicine/Primary Care and Neurologists). Educate and inform the HCPs on Takeda brands for Primary Immune Deficiency and CIDP.
- Analyze local and regional business/managed markets trends to build both long and short terms goals that lead to a successful business plan.
- Collaborate with multiple teams (Marketing, Patient Services, Alternate Site Team, Integrated Health Systems, Market Access, and National Accounts) to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and pull through opportunities within each geography.
- Work compliantly in a matrix environment encompassing Patient Services, Specialty Infusion Pharmacies, and Managed Markets, which includes treating confidential patient information in accordance with Takeda practices and policies.
- Embody and embrace the patient-centric culture aligned to our values of Takeda-ism and follow PTRB (Patient, Trust, Reputation, Business) as a guide in decision making.
KEY SKILLS
- Excellent organizational and territory planning abilities.
- Proven success as both a team player, independent contributor and collaborating in a matrixed organization to enhance business outcomes.
- Skilled in data acquisition and interpretation to develop effective sales strategies.
- Conduct community education events for healthcare professionals, patients, and can work occasional nights and weekends.
- Partners with and motivates extended team members to improve performance, fostering a culture of engagement and accountability.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree – BS/BA.
- 3+ years of successful selling experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device and/or relevant clinical or industry experience; OR 2+ years of successful selling experience at Takeda.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to navigate complex selling environment and influence across various decision makers in key accounts.
- Strong business acumen and strategic planning skills to identify and execute on selling opportunities.
- Demonstrated territory planning, strategic account management and prioritization skills. Ability to interpret analytical data to create effective sales strategies.
- Strong collaborative skills and ability to work within a matrix of cross functional partners on behalf of the customers served.
- Understanding of payer access and reimbursement at territory, regional, and state levels.
- Adaptability to changing market conditions and customer needs.
- Demonstrated learning agility with ability to successfully develop and compliantly apply clinical expertise and selling skills.
- Reside within the territory or supported geography.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience, preferably in rare disease.
- Sales experience with pharmaceutical or biologic products requiring coordination with patient access and market access teams.
- Relevant clinical or industry experience.
- Consultative / needs-based selling skills.
- Experience working in a highly regulated marketplace.
- Adept at leveraging emerging technologies, digital tools, and openness to AI-enabled processes.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid Driver's License.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to drive and/or fly to accounts and occasional business meetings.
- Some overnight travel of up to 25-50% may be required depending on geographic assignment.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- This position and continued employment is contingent upon the employee successfully passing mandatory product training which includes written and oral examinations.
- External Takeda Hires Only: During that training period, the employee will be classified as a non-exempt employee and will be eligible for overtime during the training period only in accordance with applicable federal and/or state law but the employee will not be eligible for any Takeda related sales incentive programs and/or other production based bonuses. The training period will consist of live instruction, independent study, role play, and other training related activities which should take no more than 8 hours per day and 40 hours total in a workweek.
- After successful passage of the mandatory product training examinations, the employee will be transitioned to exempt status and will no longer be eligible for overtime. They will then be paid on a bi-weekly basis and eligible to participate in various Takeda related sales incentive programs and/or contests.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - FL - Virtual
U.S. Hourly Wage Range:
$66.11 - $90.91
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
USA - FL - Virtual
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
No
LI-Remote
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Align your degree to Takeda's pipeline focus
Takeda prioritizes oncology, rare diseases, and plasma-derived therapies. Tailor your resume to highlight coursework or research in these areas. A biomedical engineering or pharmaceutical sciences degree paired with relevant lab experience positions you far more competitively than a general science background.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Takeda is enrolled, but verify this for the specific subsidiary or legal entity on your offer letter, since large pharmaceutical companies often operate through multiple legal entities with separate E-Verify registrations.
Target Takeda's early-talent programs specifically
Takeda runs structured internship and rotational programs in R&D, manufacturing sciences, and regulatory affairs that have historically converted to full-time OPT roles. Applying through these pipelines, rather than general job postings, increases your visibility with hiring managers who already understand OPT work authorization timelines.
Time your application around your OPT start date
Takeda's onboarding process can take four to six weeks after an offer. Submit your OPT EAD application to USCIS 90 days before your program end date so your authorization is active when Takeda's HR runs your I-9 verification on day one of employment.
Research Takeda's H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Before accepting a role, use Migrate Mate to review Takeda's H-1B LCA filing history by job title and location. Identifying which roles and offices have active sponsorship patterns helps you negotiate into a team where the H-1B transition pathway is already established.
Benchmark your salary against DOL prevailing wages
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for your role and location before negotiating your offer. Pharmaceutical companies must pay at or above the DOL wage level when sponsoring later visa stages, and understanding this floor strengthens your negotiating position from your first OPT contract.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Takeda Pharmaceuticals sponsor OPT visas?
Takeda Pharmaceuticals hires students who already hold an OPT EAD issued by USCIS. Takeda does not petition for OPT itself since OPT work authorization is granted directly to the F-1 student. What Takeda does do is hire OPT students into qualifying roles and, for STEM OPT extensions, meets the E-Verify enrollment requirement that makes the 24-month extension possible.
Which departments at Takeda typically hire OPT students?
Takeda's strongest OPT hiring tends to concentrate in R&D, clinical development, manufacturing sciences, data analytics, and regulatory affairs. Life sciences graduates in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical sciences align most directly with Takeda's core business. Data science and computational biology roles have also expanded alongside Takeda's investment in digital R&D capabilities.
How do I navigate the OPT-to-H-1B transition at Takeda Pharmaceuticals?
Takeda has an established track record of sponsoring H-1B visas for strong performers who joined on OPT. To position yourself for this transition, confirm during or after your offer that your role and office have prior H-1B filing history. Migrate Mate lets you search Takeda's LCA filing data by job title and location so you can verify sponsorship activity before committing to a specific team.
What is the timeline for a STEM OPT extension at Takeda?
You must file your STEM OPT extension application with USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT period expires. Your DSO must issue an updated I-20 recommending the extension, and Takeda must be enrolled in E-Verify. If you file on time and your OPT expires while the application is pending, USCIS provides a 180-day cap-gap automatic extension of your work authorization.
How do I stand out when applying for OPT roles at Takeda Pharmaceuticals?
Focus on Takeda's therapeutic area priorities, particularly oncology, rare diseases, and plasma-derived therapies, and match your application materials to those research areas. Apply through Takeda's early-talent or internship programs where managers are familiar with OPT timelines. Demonstrating awareness of STEM OPT extension requirements and the H-1B sponsorship pathway signals to recruiters that you understand the long-term employment relationship Takeda is evaluating.
How does Takeda Pharmaceuticals hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Takeda Pharmaceuticals can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check Takeda Pharmaceuticals's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.