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District Sales Manager – GI (Hybrid)

Bangkok, Bangkok
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  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0150824 Date posted 04/24/2025 Location Bangkok, Bangkok

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Job Description

Job Title:  District Sales Manager – GI (Hybrid)

Location:  Thailand

About the role:

Develops and leads a team of Medical Representatives managing multiple portfolios (GI, IBD, Vaccine) to achieve or exceed sales targets and business objectives. This includes developing strategic business plans, executing sales activities, monitoring performance, providing coaching and motivation to the team, and ensuring alignment with marketing and business strategies.

How you will contribute: 

  • To coach, provide feedback, and counsel the sales team to support their development and performance.
  • To plan, implement, monitor, and coordinate sales activities with Marketing to achieve annual sales targets while ensuring A&P budget control for the district.
  • To build and maintain strong relationships with clients and customers through regular field visits.
  • To recruit, develop, and retain Sales Specialty Representatives for the assigned district.
  • 5.To work closely with the NSM/SH to stay updated on managed market issues, implement initiatives to maximize sales, and execute pull-through strategies.
  • To collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Sales Force Effectiveness, RA, Ethics & Compliance, KAM, Training, HR, etc.) to drive business success.
  • To set and manage performance objectives aligned with marketing plans, ensuring individual performance is assessed against key objectives.
  • To gather and share market intelligence from stakeholders to inform team strategy and decision-making.
  • To actively participate in medical events, congresses, and field activities, including booth events in upcountry provinces.

What you bring to Takeda: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical sciences or related field, Master ’s degree is advantage
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales (Internal candidate)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales, with at least 2 years in a managerial role (external candidate)
  • Proven track records of achieving business results
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Travel Requirements:

  • Ability to drive to or fly to various meetings/client sites – limited overnight.  Some international travel may be required

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Bangkok, Thailand

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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