Zone Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +24 more states.

📋 Description

• Take ownership and drive the business performance of the liver portfolio within the Zone, applying a strategic, big-picture approach.

• Propel change and foster innovation.

• Create and implement zone-specific business plans that align with the national strategy.

• Evaluate market trends, competitive dynamics, and performance metrics to guide actions.

• Lead, mentor, and develop first-line leaders to enhance team effectiveness.

• Establish a robust leadership pipeline and succession planning.

• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

• Guarantee consistent and high-quality execution of brand strategies in the field.

• Track KPIs and enforce disciplined performance management.

• Identify and implement best practices across different regions.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Patient Services, and Operations.

• Ensure strategic alignment and coordinated execution.

• Provide field insights to inform brand planning and lifecycle strategies.

• Maintain strategic relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and major accounts.

• Comprehend regional nuances in referral patterns and treatment pathways.

• Assist teams in navigating complex access and reimbursement landscapes.

• Ensure all activities adhere to regulatory, legal, and company policies.

• Exemplify integrity and prioritize patient-first decision-making.

• Reinforce a culture of compliance throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA).

• Over 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech sector, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.

• Experience leading other leaders (second-line leadership) is highly desirable.

• Significant experience in rare diseases and/or specialty areas.

• Experience in rare liver diseases is an advantage.

• Proven track record of successful product launches, particularly with first-in-class therapies in competitive markets.

• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, train, and nurture high-performing teams.

• Proven success in sales leadership roles, with the capacity to inspire, influence, and align teams.

• Familiarity with navigating complex rare disease patient journeys, including diagnosis, referral pathways, and challenging access to therapies.

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate, influence, and unify teams.

• In-depth understanding of market access, payer dynamics, and patient services.

• Proven ability to lead within a matrixed organization.

• High integrity, ethical standards, and commitment to compliance.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.

• Willingness to travel frequently, with up to 70% overnight travel required, and possession of a valid driver’s license.

🏝️ Benefits

• Mirum Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and complies with all Federal, State, and Local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.

• Mirum Pharmaceuticals offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the job application process.