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About the Role:
The Rare Disease Business Manager (RDBM) is responsible for driving sales and territory growth through effective execution of sales strategies and tactics in a rare neurological sleep disorder, called narcolepsy type 1. This role involves collaboration with their Regional Business Leader and other cross-functional, customer-facing teams to ensure healthcare providers (HCPs) are well educated and that appropriate patients have access to a new therapeutic option, once approved by federal agencies. Reporting into a Regional Business Leader, the RDBM will support a new product introduction in a new therapeutic area for Takeda. Strong execution, insights gathering, and building our Company’s reputation will be critical to our success. The role will establish and build impactful relationships with targeted HCPs and accounts within their geographic territory. Following regulatory approval, the Rare Disease Business Manager will play a key role in generating demand for a new therapeutic option by focusing on educating and informing healthcare professionals by providing clinical information and in-depth knowledge of the product, the orexin system, and narcolepsy type 1.
How you will contribute:
- Results Focused: Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency to drive results and achieve strong performance by delivering a high level of sales effort will be necessary for a successful rare disease product introduction.
- Clinical Expertise: Possesses and delivers exceptional disease state, product knowledge, and selling skills in working with HCPs to support product education and drive demand.
- Sales Strategy and Execution: Following approval, drive sales by implementing sales and marketing plans, leveraging strong selling skills utilizing approved, on-label materials to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals. Execute brand strategies and manage all business related activities within the assigned geographic territory, focusing on achieving sales goals and advancing the diagnosis and treatment of NT1.
- Specialty Customer Engagement: Builds strong relationships with, and educates healthcare professionals (HCPs), including sleep specialists, neurologists, pulmonologists, sleep centers and associated clinic staff, on disease state and approved Takeda orexin therapies.
- Strategic Analysis and Territory Planning: Strategically analyze local, regional, and national business trends and apply data to assess business opportunities and strategic priorities. Leverage market insights to appropriately tailor regional and local business strategies to market trends and customer needs.
- Communication Skills: Strong communication skills will be critical in discussions with specialty HCPs and accounts for a rare disease therapy. Utilize CRM system to document account profiles, develop pre-call plans and record post-call activities.
- Financial Responsibility: Manage a territory budget in a manner that is consistent with all Takeda compliance policies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams such as Patient Access, Market Access, Marketing to align on strategies and tactics that support customer and business outcomes. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing leadership to provide feedback that further supports sales tactics and performance. Foster a collaborative culture of accountability and engagement with cross-functional team members to enhance performance and impact.
- Compliance and Ethical Standards: Exemplify Takeda’s patient-first values and commitment to upholding high standards of customer satisfaction. Adhere strictly to all Takeda compliance policies, guidelines, training and relevant laws and regulations. Demonstrate leadership and integrity by seeking clarification when uncertain on compliance matters.
Expected skills (minimum education, knowledge or experience required to be successful in role)
Required:
- 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.
- Must reside within the territory or within close proximity to assigned geography.
Preferred:
- 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience, preferably in rare disease or sleep disorders.
- 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:
Connecticut - 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
Connecticut - Virtual
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
No
LI-Remote
Job Description
About the Role:
The Rare Disease Business Manager (RDBM) is responsible for driving sales and territory growth through effective execution of sales strategies and tactics in a rare neurological sleep disorder, called narcolepsy type 1. This role involves collaboration with their Regional Business Leader and other cross-functional, customer-facing teams to ensure healthcare providers (HCPs) are well educated and that appropriate patients have access to a new therapeutic option, once approved by federal agencies. Reporting into a Regional Business Leader, the RDBM will support a new product introduction in a new therapeutic area for Takeda. Strong execution, insights gathering, and building our Company’s reputation will be critical to our success. The role will establish and build impactful relationships with targeted HCPs and accounts within their geographic territory. Following regulatory approval, the Rare Disease Business Manager will play a key role in generating demand for a new therapeutic option by focusing on educating and informing healthcare professionals by providing clinical information and in-depth knowledge of the product, the orexin system, and narcolepsy type 1.
How you will contribute:
- Results Focused: Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency to drive results and achieve strong performance by delivering a high level of sales effort will be necessary for a successful rare disease product introduction.
- Clinical Expertise: Possesses and delivers exceptional disease state, product knowledge, and selling skills in working with HCPs to support product education and drive demand.
- Sales Strategy and Execution: Following approval, drive sales by implementing sales and marketing plans, leveraging strong selling skills utilizing approved, on-label materials to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals. Execute brand strategies and manage all business related activities within the assigned geographic territory, focusing on achieving sales goals and advancing the diagnosis and treatment of NT1.
- Specialty Customer Engagement: Builds strong relationships with, and educates healthcare professionals (HCPs), including sleep specialists, neurologists, pulmonologists, sleep centers and associated clinic staff, on disease state and approved Takeda orexin therapies.
- Strategic Analysis and Territory Planning: Strategically analyze local, regional, and national business trends and apply data to assess business opportunities and strategic priorities. Leverage market insights to appropriately tailor regional and local business strategies to market trends and customer needs.
- Communication Skills: Strong communication skills will be critical in discussions with specialty HCPs and accounts for a rare disease therapy. Utilize CRM system to document account profiles, develop pre-call plans and record post-call activities.
- Financial Responsibility: Manage a territory budget in a manner that is consistent with all Takeda compliance policies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams such as Patient Access, Market Access, Marketing to align on strategies and tactics that support customer and business outcomes. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing leadership to provide feedback that further supports sales tactics and performance. Foster a collaborative culture of accountability and engagement with cross-functional team members to enhance performance and impact.
- Compliance and Ethical Standards: Exemplify Takeda’s patient-first values and commitment to upholding high standards of customer satisfaction. Adhere strictly to all Takeda compliance policies, guidelines, training and relevant laws and regulations. Demonstrate leadership and integrity by seeking clarification when uncertain on compliance matters.
Expected skills (minimum education, knowledge or experience required to be successful in role)
Required:
- 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.
- Must reside within the territory or within close proximity to assigned geography.
Preferred:
- 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience, preferably in rare disease or sleep disorders.
- 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:
Connecticut - 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
Connecticut - Virtual
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
No
LI-Remote
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Rare Disease Business Manager
Document your rare disease commercial credentials
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available. Gather performance records, launch metrics, and any cross-functional KOL or patient-advocacy work that distinguishes your rare disease commercial experience from general biotech sales backgrounds.
Target biotech employers with active PERM filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter companies that have filed PERM applications for business manager or commercial roles in rare disease or specialty pharma, so you're applying to employers already familiar with the sponsorship process rather than educating them from scratch.
Confirm your degree maps to EB-2 eligibility
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals, typically a master's or bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. A life sciences, business, or pharmacy degree paired with documented rare disease commercial experience usually satisfies the advanced-degree professional standard USCIS applies.
Negotiate sponsorship timing before accepting an offer
PERM labor certification alone can take 12 to 18 months before USCIS even receives the I-140. Ask prospective employers whether they'll initiate PERM within your first year and whether they cover attorney fees, not just filing costs.
Understand how your birth country affects your green card wait
EB-3 backlogs for applicants born in India or China can stretch decades, while EB-2 may move faster. If your credentials support EB-2, request that designation explicitly during offer negotiation rather than defaulting to EB-3.
Verify prevailing wage before your PERM is filed
DOL's OFLC Wage Search publishes prevailing wage levels by occupation and geography. Confirm your offered salary meets or exceeds the Level II or Level III wage for your SOC code before PERM is submitted, or DOL will reject the application outright.
Green Card Rare Disease Business Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Rare Disease Business Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Rare Disease Business Manager positions qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3, depending on how the employer defines the minimum requirements in the job description. EB-2 applies if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or equivalent. EB-3 covers professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Your employer's attorney typically recommends the category based on the actual job requirements and your qualifications.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa subject to an annual lottery with a six-year maximum stay. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual renewal and no lottery. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification plus I-140 adjudication typically takes 18 to 36 months before you can adjust status, whereas H-1B can be in place within months. For rare disease roles requiring long-term relationship-building with payers and patient communities, green card sponsorship is often the more stable long-term arrangement.
How do I find Rare Disease Business Manager jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Rare Disease Business Manager roles filtered by employers with documented PERM filing history. Many specialty pharma and rare disease biotech companies sponsor green cards but don't always advertise it in job postings. Targeting employers who have filed PERM for similar commercial roles before significantly improves your chances of a successful sponsorship conversation.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B in this role?
Yes, and doing so is standard practice. Your employer can file the PERM labor certification while you're actively working in the role on H-1B status. Filing early also matters because once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is established, you may become eligible for H-1B extensions beyond the six-year cap under AC21 portability rules, provided the I-140 has been approved for at least 365 days.
What makes a Rare Disease Business Manager role harder to sponsor than a standard pharma sales position?
Rare disease commercial roles often involve smaller patient populations, specialized payer access strategies, and KOL engagement that employers may struggle to articulate as a defined specialty occupation in the PERM job description. If the job description is written too broadly, DOL may question whether U.S. workers could fill it. Working with an experienced immigration attorney to draft a job description that accurately reflects the specialized nature of rare disease commercialization reduces the risk of a PERM audit or denial.