Area Business Director, West – Metabolics
MISSION
Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. We are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries to become important medicines for rare disease patients. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Area Business Director, West (ABD) is a key field leadership role responsible for building, developing, and leading a high-performing team of Region Account Managers. Reporting to the National Director, Metabolics, this leader will lead a team of 7 RAMs across the West to drive performance, execute strategic initiatives, and ensure exceptional engagement with healthcare providers and stakeholders.
The ABD will play a critical role in delivering business results while fostering a culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and patient impact.
Assigned Area: CA, WA, OR, AK, HI, CO, UT, MT, WY, KS, SD, ND, NE AZ, NM, NV, OK, TX, LA, AR, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO
JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Region Account Managers to achieve goals
Recruit, retain, and motivate a high-performing, industry-leading sales team
Partner with direct reports to analyze customer insights and adapt strategies accordingly
Develop and implement strategic area and region-level business plans
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, Medical, Operations, and Compliance)
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and entrepreneurial thinking
Conduct regular field coaching (ride-alongs) to develop clinical, selling, and account management capabilities
Excellent organizational skills
Strong business acumen
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Minimum 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
Minimum 2 years of successful sales management experience preferred
Experience in specialty, genetics, or rare disease markets strongly preferred
Proven success in product launches, ideally with first-in-class therapies and in competitive markets
Experience navigating complex rare disease patient journeys, including diagnosis, referral pathways, and difficult access to therapies
Demonstrated ability to build, lead, train and develop high-performing teams
Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, influence, and align teams
High integrity, ethical standards, and commitment to compliance
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment
Able to travel frequently, up to 60% overnight travel and has a valid drivers’ license
The salary range for this position is $230,589 to $307,603 USD. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to; skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location. Please note that the required compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits unless otherwise provided.
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