[Remote] National Sales Director - Pharmaceuticals (Infectious Disease)

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; MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred
• 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

Benefits

• Health and insurance benefits
• Training, and development opportunities
• Performance-based bonus eligibility

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