MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions. Focused on cardiometabolic and orphan lung diseases, we develop and commercialize treatments that address serious unmet medical needs, including diabetes, pulmonary hypertension, and fluid overload in heart failure and chronic kidney disease. With deep expertise in drug-device combinations, MannKind aims to deliver therapies designed to fit seamlessly into daily life.
At MannKind, our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a close-knit, collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in our mission. We are proud to champion a rich blend of backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles as we work together to improve health outcomes and change lives.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Specialty Sales Territory Business Manager (TBM). Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Director, this individual will maximize the sale of MannKind products within the geographic territory, and drive sales growth. MannKind promotes the success of its TBMs by promoting entrepreneurial spirit and territory "ownership" across the sales team.
Accountabilities include:
Achieving identified territory sales goals whilst observing and applying full adherence to all MannKind compliance policies and procedures including messages consistent with FDA label
Delivering effective sales presentations to targeted customers
Identify and establish customer relationships, maintain in-depth knowledge of disease state, products, competition, and territory
Maintain agreed upon budgets and associated timelines for the territory
Align territory growth to business unit strategy and incorporate use of available tactics/resources
Solve customer challenges translating clinical data into a patient specific picture of product clinical attributes
Primary Responsibilities:
Demonstrate total customer engagement through total account management, developing relationships and creating value by providing varied perspective regarding gaps in current treatment plan
Takes a tailored approach to reduce the practice pathway friction through effective strategic use of approved materials, programs, and resources
Maintain knowledge of latest clinical data, industry changes, and medical data and communicate this information to healthcare professionals in a compliant manner
Monitor sales activity via available reports and analyses and identify territory growth opportunities based on geography insights (data, key stakeholders, local and national payer landscape)
Organize plan and call routing through informed data and customer insights
Effectively execute a data-based pre- and post-call plan
Productively communicate to customers, peers and various stakeholders
Demonstrate strong working knowledge of the complexity of chronic kidney disease AND/OR Type 1 & 2 diabetes, competitive treatment landscape and treatment guidelines
Drive appropriate utilization of approved products with (but not limited to) Heart Failure (HF) specialists, cardiology, nephrology, emergency medicine, advanced practitioners, HF clinic staff, and all other health care professionals within assigned accounts
Develop strong working relationships with internal Product Marketing/Management team members to provide voice-of-customer and market observations to help optimize and develop successful long-term portfolio strategies
Translate clinical data into a patient specific picture of product clinical attributes
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending training, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks
Complete all tasks on time and with quality, keeping things on track, organized and compliant
Ability to learn, analyze and understand and convey technically complex information
Fully comply with all laws, regulations, company policies, Code of Conduct, all privacy, and data guidelines, relevant to state and federal laws and regulations and terms prescribed in the PDMA Guidelines
Participate in teleconferences, district meetings, external engagements and training sessions as required
Represent Company at National and/or local conventions when requested
Responsible for observing all Company, Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines
Compliantly use MannKind’s Marketing and Sales tools to contribute to the sales process
Overnight travel may be required based upon territory/geography
Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the work listed above and may include other assignments as necessary
Education and Experience Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications (required):
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and 3 years of sales experience OR Associate’s Degree and 6 years of sales experience OR High school diploma/GED and 8 years of sales experience
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Must live within territory boundaries
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of experience selling in a complex and competitive environment
Prior sales and/or pharmaceutical sales experience within Endocrinology AND/OR Nephrology
Pre-existing Endocrinology AND/OR Nephrology relationships in existing territory/geography; at least 3 years
Strong working knowledge of the complexity of Type 1 & 2 diabetes and nephrology treatment landscape and treatment guidelines
Experience with product launch. Experience in Medicare population is a plus.
Experience working with a HUB and specialty pharmacies.
Experience in Medicare population with coverage determination facilitation OR extensive prior authorization experience.
Knowledge of medical, healthcare, or pharmaceutical industry
Must be able to understand regulations related to the healthcare industry
Strong understanding of the sales cycle with the ability to deliver a clear and concise selling message in a professional manner
Skills in clinical selling; leveraging clinical data to drive patient outcomes in a compliant manner
Track record of documented sales growth in a highly competitive field
Self-motivated, able to take initiative proactively and maintain high levels of accountability
Ability to take responsibility, uncover and pursue prospects for growth and business opportunity
Excellent planning skills with the ability to map out the actions to be taken for the business to arrive at its goals and implement those plans
Demonstrated judgment and decision making with the ability to analyze all alternatives and decide on a course of action
Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
Why Join MannKind Sales Team?
You have the unique opportunity to manage your territory with complete ownership and accountability of its sales results and performance. We welcome entrepreneurial salespersons who are excited about the unique and varied role with total office account management, sales responsibilities, and patient training. At MannKind you are encouraged to build relationships with colleagues across the business and own your career advancement and continued development. At MannKind we offer a competitive total compensation package, health, vision, dental benefits, 401k matching program, and financial benefits including employee stock purchase program, quarterly and Annual TBM awards, sales contests, and the opportunity to compete for the Annual Circle of Excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
MannKind values diversity and is firmly committed to providing equal opportunity and a positive working environment in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of MannKind to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Additionally, MannKind prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability or any other legally prohibited basis. This applies to all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, pay, performance reviews, training and development, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment. MannKind makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@mannkindcorp.com.