Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an Asahi-Kasei Group Company focused on transforming transplant medicine. The National Sales Director will lead the development and execution of commercial strategy for a new anti-infective brand, collaborating with teams to optimize resources and drive sales performance.
Responsibilities
- Provides strategic leadership and direction to national team to achieve or exceed area sales targets and business objectives
- Maintains deep expertise in therapeutic areas, product portfolio, and evolving healthcare landscape to guide decision-making
- Develops and executes a comprehensive national business plan aligned with the Company’s brand strategies and corporate goals
- Analyzes market dynamics, competitive landscape, and customer insights to identify opportunities and mitigate risks
- Drives consistent execution of sales strategies across regions while ensuring adaptability to local market conditions
- Ensures all business activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies
- Builds, leads, and develops a high-performing leadership team through coaching, mentoring, and talent development initiatives
- Establishes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the assigned area
- Ensures alignment and strong cross-functional collaboration with the broader sales organization, Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services/Support, Business Intelligence and other key partners
- Monitors and manages regional-level financial performance, including budget oversight and contribution to P&L objectives
- Leads national and regional business reviews, planning sessions, and performance management processes
- Provides actionable insights and feedback to senior sales leadership to inform national strategy and business planning
- Champions Company values, ethical standards, and a patient-first mindset in all activities
- Responsible for assigned annual budgets, including scheduled forecast and expenses updates
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 15 years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience
- At least 5+ years of progressive leadership experience, including managing second-line leaders (e.g., RSDs or equivalent)
- Anti-infective TA experience and hospital leadership experience required
- Orphan, rare disease experience required
- Proven track record of driving sustained sales performance and market growth across multiple regions
- Deep understanding of the inpatient and outpatient reimbursement landscape for anti-infectives
- Demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing teams and future leaders
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Experience managing budgets and contributing to P&L performance
- Deep understanding of compliance, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and executive presence
- MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred
Benefits
- Health and insurance benefits
- Training, and development opportunities
- Performance-based bonus eligibility
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