Takeda · 20 hours ago
Key Account Manager, Rare Diseases (GTA)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $142K/yr
5+ years expTakeda is a leading global biotechnology company focused on delivering innovative therapies. The Key Account Manager will act as a liaison between Takeda and treatment centers, managing key accounts and driving performance for Takeda’s therapies in the Greater Toronto Area. This role involves building strong relationships with healthcare professionals and utilizing digital tools for effective engagement and training.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Execute strategy and key account tactics to drive Takeda performance, including product and therapeutic education for prescribers and stakeholders
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant therapies and competitors
Deliver in-service training on disease state and Takeda therapies to key stakeholders
Utilize AI-powered tools and digital platforms to boost engagement, automate reporting, streamline information, and generate actionable analytics
Manage key accounts and build strong relationships with KOLs, physicians, nurses, and transfusion services
Develop strategic key account plans to strengthen partnerships and maximize account potential
Leverage AI-powered virtual engagement platforms for timely, compliant, and personalized remote interactions with KOLs/HCPs on therapies and disease states
Achieve sales and business objectives in the assigned territory
Identify new opportunities to meet unique account needs, establishing Takeda as a trusted partner
Track and report KPIs and performance metrics
Use CRM to prioritize objectives based on segmentation, strategy, and past interactions
Utilize digital dashboards and analytics to monitor engagement, identify trends, and optimize territory planning
Collaborate with cross-functional team to ensure alignment in objectives and coordination of activities with accounts and external stakeholders
Identify and raise relevant issues and propose solutions through appropriate channels
Conduct market surveillance and communicate to key internal stakeholders; in-field intelligence on customer insights, external stakeholder activities and trends
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
5+ years of sales/key account management experience to healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotech, device, specialty or healthcare industry
Demonstrated growth and learning mindset, including courage to implement innovative approaches and the agility to adapt to drive success
Demonstrated proficiency with CRM, data analytics, and AI-powered productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Salesforce, Power BI)
Ability to quickly adopt new digital platforms and translate analytics into actionable insights
Track record of combining technology-driven insights with advanced interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Experience with virtual engagement platforms and digital collaboration tools to maintain high-impact remote interactions
Familiarity with AI-based CRM systems and insight capture platforms to streamline documentation and enhance strategic account planning
Willingness and ability to travel within territory, including overnight travel (~30%)
Preferred
Graduate degree an asset
Relevant background in any of the following areas an asset: neurology, hematology, immunology, rare disease
Pharmaceutical product launch experience is an asset
Preference to candidates based in GTA region
Benefits
Short-term and/or long-term incentives
Subsidies for fitness and internet
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Participation in the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP); company match into a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) (if eligible)
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Annual vacation entitlement; additional paid time off and company holidays
A tuition reimbursement program
A variety of well-being benefits
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
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