Area Business Director (Nephrology)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on776, Baxter Street Southeast, Third Ward, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49503, United States
About Ardelyx
Ardelyx is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to redefining treatment approaches for patients with significant unmet medical needs. By combining scientific innovation with a collaborative, purpose-driven culture, we strive to create meaningful impact for patients.
Team Ardelyx is united by a shared mission and guided by our core values: Passionate, Fearless, Dedicated, and Inclusive. We foster an inclusive environment where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to make an impact — both within our company and in the lives of patients we serve.
Work location
Work model: On-site
776, Baxter Street Southeast, Third Ward, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49503, United States
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAchieve sales objectives and exceed corporate goals
- check_circleEstablish and implement effective sales plans for the territory
- check_circleCultivate relationships with nephrology healthcare providers and dialysis centers
- check_circleCollaborate with peers to optimize product opportunities in nephrology practices
- check_circleMaster clinical data and disease state knowledge to drive relevant messaging
- check_circleEnsure all activities comply with laws, regulations, and company policies
- check_circlePartner with Marketing and Market Access teams to share territory insights
Requirements
- verified5 years pharmaceutical/biotech industry sales experience
- verifiedBachelor's degree
- verifiedProduct launch experience
- verifiedExperience with patient service hubs and specialty pharmacy distribution
- verifiedUnderstanding of laws and regulations for pharmaceutical sales and marketing
Nice to Have
Experience in nephrology. Specific knowledge of and relationships with nephrology healthcare professionals, their office/clinic staff, their affiliated dialysis centers, and local patient advocacy groups. Prior sales management experience.
Benefits & Perks
check_circle401(k) plan with generous employer matchcheck_circle12 weeks of paid parental leavecheck_circleUp to 12 weeks living organ and bone marrow leavecheck_circleEquity incentive plansHealth plans including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Pharmaceutical Sales, Biotech Sales, Nephrology, Product Launch, Specialty Pharmacy Distribution, Sales Strategies, Sales Data Analysis, Clinical Data, Disease State Knowledge, Competitive Products.
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
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In this Area Business Director (Nephrology) at Ardelyx, Inc. role, you will achieve sales objectives and exceed corporate goals; establish and implement effective sales plans for the territory; cultivate relationships with nephrology healthcare providers and dialysis centers; and collaborate with peers to optimize product opportunities in nephrology practices.
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Ardelyx, Inc. is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 5 years pharmaceutical/biotech industry sales experience; Bachelor's degree; Product launch experience; Experience with patient service hubs and specialty pharmacy distribution; and Understanding of laws and regulations for pharmaceutical sales and marketing.
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Area Business Director (Nephrology) at Ardelyx, Inc. is based in 776, Baxter Street Southeast, Third Ward, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49503, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Ardelyx, Inc. has listed this Area Business Director (Nephrology) role as on-site.
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Area Business Director (Nephrology) at Ardelyx, Inc. typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Area Business Director (Nephrology) at Ardelyx, Inc. include Pharmaceutical Sales; Biotech Sales; Nephrology; Product Launch; Specialty Pharmacy Distribution; Sales Strategies; Sales Data Analysis; and Clinical Data.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree required.
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Area Business Director (Nephrology) at Ardelyx, Inc. is part of the sales job category on Recrutus.
About Ardelyx, Inc.
Ardelyx, Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative medicines addressing significant unmet medical needs. Operating within the biotechnology research sector, the organization has successfully launched two commercial products approved in the United States: IBSRELA for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and XPHOZAH for chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis. The company maintains an active pipeline, including Phase 3 development of tenapanor for chronic idiopathic constipation and RDX10531, a next-generation NHE3 inhibitor with potential applications across multiple therapeutic areas.
Ardelyx has established a global footprint through strategic agreements for the development and commercialization of tenapanor outside the United States. In Japan, Kyowa Kirin commercializes the drug as PHOZEVEL for hyperphosphatemia, while a New Drug Application for the same indication has been approved in China with Fosun Pharma. Additionally, Knight Therapeutics manages the commercialization of IBSRELA in the Canadian market. These partnerships extend the company's reach, ensuring patient access to its therapies in diverse international regions while the organization continues to advance its internal research and development initiatives.
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