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Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario.

*** this territory will cover: Bloomington, Ft. Wayne, Hammond, Indianapolis, Peoria, South Bend, Springfield

Summary of Job:

The Regional Business Manager is a critical role in establishing KKI as a leader in Rare Diseases by demonstrating our commitment to supporting the efforts of Rare Disease healthcare providers in improving patient health outcomes and becoming a trusted resource in demonstrating value along the patient journey. 

The Regional Business Manager will understand education referral networks to identify appropriate patients and ensure maintenance on Crysvita by supporting appropriate multidisciplinary support of the patients via their care network.  

They will also work closely with the cross-functional teams at KKI.  

The Regional Business Manager serves as the lead point of contact for activities within the assigned hospital networks, academic Institutions, and surrounding practices and works closely with Market Access, Sales, Marketing, and Medical Affairs. 

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a high degree of clinical knowledge to engage effectively with Endocrinologists, Geneticists, and Rheumatologists in the areas of X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH) and Tumor Induced Osteomalacia (TIO). 
• Focus efforts on achieving the greatest positive patient impact. 
• Manage patient identification by understanding the patient journey to aid in the diagnosis and thus enable access to therapy. 
• Clearly understand and implement the marketing plan, accurately articulate the value proposition, and utilize on-label and approved marketing materials only to attain sales/patient objectives for assigned products on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. 
• Communicate all disease, product, and formulary information in a manner that is truthful and non-misleading, consistent with Kyowa Kirin's compliance policies and all applicable laws and regulations. 
• Individual must manage their territory using discretion and judgment when executing the brand strategy to maximize performance within the assigned customer population.  This may include physicians within specialty medical practices and their staff, specialists within local hospitals and clinics, and any other appropriate HCPs within their geographic area. 
• The Rare Disease Sales Specialist must be able to analyze local and regional business/managed markets trends to build both long and short terms goals that lead to a successful business plan. 
• Work compliantly in a matrix environment encompassing Patient Services, Specialty Infusion Pharmacies, and Managed Markets, which includes treating confidential patient information in accordance with Kyowa Kirin practices and policies. 
• Create productive business partnerships with internal customers to create compliant plans for selling approaches that align with the company and territory business plans. 
• Seek clarification from management and/or Compliance & Legal when uncertain whether a proposed activity could violate the law or compliance policies. 
• Utilize a consultative selling approach. This will be a highly technical, solution-oriented selling model enabling the representative to meet the needs of healthcare professionals who treat X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) and Tumor Induced Osteomalacia (TIO).  
• Manage a territory marketing and promotional speaker program budget in a manner that is consistent with all Kyowa Kirin compliance policies. 
• Share best practices and actively participate in Regional/National meetings. 
• Utilize CRM system to document account profiles, pre, and post-call activities. 

Compliant  

• Refers requests for off-label information to KKI’s medical department through the MIR process. 
• Strictly adhere to relevant regulatory and compliance guidelines and company policies. 

Job Requirements:

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Business, MBA, Pharmacy/Medical Degree. 

Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years of specialty pharmaceutical sales experience. 
• Experience in making profound differences to patients by enabling access to the best treatments available. 
• Ability to discuss therapeutic strategies to inform and influence decision-makers. 
• Ability to successfully develop and apply clinical and business expertise, and effective selling skills. 
• Strong verbal, influencing, presentation, and written communication skills. 
• Reside within proximity to assigned geography. 
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities. 
• Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement. 

Preferred: 

• Execution of marketing strategies at the local level. 
• Demonstrated business and strategic planning skills to identify unique selling opportunities and adaptability to changing market conditions. 
• Demonstrated understanding of managed care landscape and how it influences/impacts business. 
• Strong collaboration skills and success working in teams 
• Experience selling a product that requires extensive coordination with patient services. 
• Working knowledge of Rare Disease. 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical data and to develop strategic and actionable business plans. 

Travel Requirements: 

• Must have a valid driver’s license issued in the US with a clean driving record. This position will involve overnight domestic travel depending on the territory. 

Technical Skills 

• Proficient in MS Office Suite. 

Non-Technical Skills 

• Highly motivated and great attention to detail. Strong endurance to work under tight timelines and complex/changing situations.  Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Broad level of interpersonal skills and flexibility.   Cultural sensitivity and ability to develop consensus within a multinational organization. 

The anticipated salary for this position will be $180,500 to $202,400. The actual salary offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs.

The listed salary is just one component of the overall compensation package. At Kyowa Kirin North America we provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• 401K with company matching
• Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes a Summer and Winter Shut-Down, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Service
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment.  Under the GDPR, if you are located in the European Union, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have the right to data portability, and to lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority. If you have any questions about our use of your data, you may contact us by email at usprivacyoffice@kyowakirin.com.

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RC Resolve is a strategic communications advisory firm working at the intersection of finance, corporate reputation, public affairs, and brand for healthcare companies, backed by the capabilities and expertise of Real Chemistry.  

We partner with boards and management teams during normal course and transformative periods to design communications strategies that help companies advance business goals, build trust, and seize timely market opportunities. We counsel executives and boards through highstakes moments including M&A, IPOs, restructurings, shareholder activism, crises, and major corporate transformations. 

We are seeking a senior leader to build and lead our Financial and Transaction Communications offering, working with clients across sectors and geographies. 

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

Role Overview 

The Head of Financial and Transaction Communications will be a senior leader responsible for: 

• Building and leading our financial communications practice 

• Serving as a primary advisor to CEOs, CFOs, General Counsel, Heads of IR, and Boards working in concert with their key advisors 

• Driving new business and deepening relationships with existing clients to support issues and opportunities  

• Leading teams through complex, high-stakes, timesensitive, and confidential situations 

This role suits an experienced financial communications professional from a top-tier advisory firm, inhouse IR/corporate comms team, or similar environment, who thrives in fastpaced, transaction driven work and business- and relationship-building opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities 

Client Advisory & Strategy 

• Serve as trusted counselor to senior executives on all aspects of financial and capital markets communications. 

• Develop and oversee integrated communications strategies around:

• IR Advisory
• M&A
• IPOs and SPACs
• Activist Defense & Preparedness
• Restructuring
• Bankruptcy
• Executive Transitions
• Divestitures & Spins
• Investor and R&D Days
• Financial Media Relations & Storytelling

• Craft clear, compelling narratives that translate complex financial and strategic issues for investors, media, employees, regulators, and other stakeholders. 

• Provide real-time strategic counsel in high pressure, confidential situations, often in partnership with legal and banking advisors. 

Transaction/Event-driven Communications 

• Lead communications workstreams for event-driven situations (to include but not limited to: M&A, IPOs/Spins/SPACs, activism, bankruptcies/restructurings, crisis (cyber, litigation and beyond), Board/management transitions.), including: 

• Prospecting, relationship building with key advisors (bankers, lawyers, etc.) focused on HC sector. 

• Leading transaction / event-driven work. 

• Development of comms strategy, materials, media and social considerations. Support of the lead up to announcement, announcement day as well as integration support. 

• Deal playbook and scenario planning to protect and preserve reputation and valuation throughout the deal process 

• Development of strategy, scenario planning, communications playbook, etc. for lead up to, day of and post-announcement situation  

• Drafting key materials (press releases, Q&As, investor decks, fact sheets, talking points, etc.) 

• Coordinating with key advisors (lawyers, bankers, etc.) and ensure alignment with regulatory and disclosure requirements 

IR Advisory & Related Services 

• Develop and refine clients’ equity story/investor narrative 

• Oversee creation and quality of investor facing collateral, including: 

• Investor presentations 

• Investor day/R&D day materials  

• Infographics 

• IR website alignment with collateral 

• Earnings Advisory: Advise and support the development of earnings materials: to include press release, deck, scripts, Q&A prep  

• Advise on engagement with sellside and buyside analysts in coordination with IR and legal teams. 

• Annual reports as well as sustainability reports (in partnership with design/ESG teams as needed). 

• Advise on integration of financial communications with broader corporate reputation, ESG, and public affairs strategies. 

Financial Media & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Lead financial and business media strategy, cultivating relationships with key journalists and outlets. 

• Prepare executives for highstakes media interviews, investor meetings, earnings calls, and roadshows. 

Practice & People Leadership 

• Build and lead a high-performing financial communications team within the agency, including integration of legacy IR team, recruitment, training, and mentorship. 

• Set practice standards, playbooks, and bestinclass approaches for transaction and capital markets mandates. 

• Foster collaboration across practices (corporate, crisis, public affairs, digital, ESG, brand) to deliver integrated solutions. 

• Contribute to firm leadership, culture, and DEI objectives. 

Business Development 

• Drive growth of the financial communications practice through: 

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities 

• Leading and contributing to pitch development and presentations across significant client base 

• Build rapport and become a trusted, go-to referral partner for network among corporates, private equity, banks, law firms, and other advisors. 

• Help shape the agency’s market profile via thought leadership (reports, opeds, conferences, webinars) on capital markets, M&A, activism, and related themes. 

Qualifications 

• 15+ years of experience in financial communications, investor relations, investment banking, equity research, or related fields, with a strong advisory component. 

• Proven track record working on complex, highstakes situations such as: 

• M&A (including crossborder, contested, and private equitybacked deals) 
• IPOs and significant capital markets transactions 
• Shareholder activism and governance/ESG-related campaigns 
• Restructurings, turnarounds, and crisis situations with market impact. 
• Experience in a leading strategic communications/PR firm (e.g., financial/transaction communications practice) or top-tier in-house corporate role strongly preferred.  

• Experience working with healthcare clients a plus      

Skills & Capabilities 

• Deep understanding of capital markets and the needs of institutional investors and analysts. 

• Exceptional writing skills: capable of producing clear, concise, and persuasive materials under tight deadlines. 

• Strong judgment and discretion, with demonstrated ability to advise senior executives and boards in sensitive situations. 

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, and time pressured environments; calm and solutions-oriented under stress. 

• Strong project and team management skills; able to run multiple complex engagements simultaneously. 

• Collaborative and low ego; able to integrate with cross-functional teams including legal, banking, IR, public affairs, digital, and creative. 

Education & Other 

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, or related) a plus but not required. 

• Understanding of US regulatory and disclosure frameworks; global regulatory expertise not required but helpful 

• Willingness to work extended hours during live situations and to travel as required. 

  Pay Range: $300,000 - $360,000

  This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.  Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time