Regional Sales Director - Genetic and Metabolic Disorders

You will be responsible for:

• Regional Sales Performance

– Accountable for overall sales performance of the assigned region. Ensure each member of the region consistently delivers on his/her territory sales target.

• Team Management

– Set clear direction, guidance, and expectations for the region. Prioritize key issues to direct organization’s focus and resources accordingly. Set the tone for the region and lead the day-to-day operation of the team. Cultivate a driven and collaborative team culture.

• Sales Planning

– Lead the development of regional plan in support of national sales objectives. Oversee the translation of regional priorities into specific territory plan of action by MCCs. Ensure plans reflect the area dynamics, customer insights, and business unit strategy.

• Field Execution

– Drive field execution with discipline and sense of urgency. Monitor performance indicators and take necessary measures to consistently deliver on business objectives. Effectively and responsibly represent Alexion with external stakeholders as sales team leader for the region.

• People Leadership

– Provide ongoing and pragmatic coaching for direct reports through regular field visits, one-on-one sessions, and business reviews. Help elevate team members’ mindset, productivity, and capabilities. Support their long-term growth and development.

You will need to have:

• ≥10 years of biopharmaceutical sales experience in Japan

• Direct people management experience or indirect/peer leadership experience • Proven track record of consistently achieving sale targets

• Experience launching rare disease and/or specialty products in the field

• Highly developed people management and practical coaching skills

• Ability to collaborate broadly and cross-functionally

• Action orientation, learning agility, and growth mindset

• Comfort with change and ambiguity

• Strong engagement, communication, and relational skills

• Passion for making a positive contribution to the rare disease community

• Bachelor’s degree in science or other relevant areas

We would prefer for you to have:

• Prior sales and/or sales management experience in rare disease

• Broader commercial experience beyond sales (e.g. marketing, sales planning, KOL management, and/or other relevant commercial functions

配属テリトリーは選考の過程で決定いたします。

Date Posted

15-1月-2026

Closing Date

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