Ardelyx

Area Business Director (Gastroenterology) - Little Rock, AR

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$145k-$190kDetected 1 day ago

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About the role

Ardelyx is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on redefining treatment approaches for patients with significant unmet medical needs.
We foster an inclusive environment where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to make an impact - both within our company and in the lives of patients we serve.
The ABD will help establish Ardelyx as a company that advances patient care with novel mechanism medicines that meet important clinical needs.

Collaborate with ABD peers to optimize product opportunities through coordination and information sharing linked to large gastroenterology group practices.
Work closely with personnel from Marketing, Patient Services, and Market Access to inform on territory experiences and dynamics to facilitate best practices and idea exchanges to optimize product and Ardelyx success.
Master clinical data, disease state knowledge, competitive products, and market access information to drive relevant messaging with decision-makers and influencers.

A minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry sales experience.
Proven track record of success - consistently achieving and/or outperforming sales goals.
Experience with patient service hubs and specialty pharmacy distribution knowledge.
Demonstrated experience in competitive markets.
Ability to analyze sales data and key performance metrics to identify business opportunities.
Bachelor's degree.
Product launch experience.
Ability to engage customers with a keen focus on their needs and experience.
An understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to the sales and marketing of pharmaceutical products to physicians and healthcare organizations.
Ability to understand/develop and implement sales strategies and tactics.
Strong clinical and scientific acumen to communicate with and influence healthcare professionals and key stakeholders.
Specific knowledge of and relationships with gastroenterology healthcare professionals, their office/clinic staff, and local patient advocacy groups is a plus.
Possess integrity, work with honesty, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Experience in specialty pharmaceutical/biotech sales, gastroenterology preferred.
Prior sales management experience a plus.

The anticipated annualized base pay range for this full-time position is $145,000-$190,000.

Actual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity.
The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target and equity awards, subject to eligibility and other requirements.
Focus on accountability, collaboration, compliance, and teamwork to deliver favorable results to healthcare professionals, their patients, and Ardelyx.

By combining scientific innovation with a collaborative, purpose-driven culture, we strive to create meaningful impact for patients.
This position may require up to 40% travel (customer visits, company meetings, conferences).
Company will have the right to hire any such candidate at its discretion without any financial obligation or fee owed to the vendor.
Any verbal or written communication with a Company employee outside of this process will not be considered a binding agreement.

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