Zone Director, West

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 Zone Director is a second-line field leader responsible for driving commercial performance, building 4 high-performing Region Business Director (RBD) teams, and ensuring execution excellence across the liver portfolio. This role translates national strategy into regional impact, with a strong emphasis on rare disease expertise, patient-centricity, and cross-functional leadership.

Assigned Area: WA, OR, CA, NV, AZ, UT, ID MT, WY, CO, NM, TX, KS, SD, ND, OK. LA, AR, MO, IA, MN, WI, IL, KY, MS, AL

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Enterprise Leadership

Own and deliver Zone business performance across the liver portfolio with a strategic, big-picture mindset

Drive change and innovation

Develop and execute zone-specific business plans aligned to national strategy

Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and performance data to inform actions

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and develop first-line leaders to maximize team effectiveness

Build a strong leadership pipeline and succession plans

Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement

Execution Excellence

Ensure consistent and high-quality execution of brand strategy in the field

Monitor KPIs and drive disciplined performance management

Identify and scale best practices across regions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Patient Services and Operations

Ensure alignment on strategy and coordinated execution

Provide field insights to inform brand planning and lifecycle strategy

Market & Customer Engagement

Maintain strategic relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and top accounts

Understand regional nuances in referral patterns and treatment pathways

Support teams in navigating complex access and reimbursement environments

Compliance & Ethical Leadership

Ensure all activities comply with regulatory, legal, and company policies

Model integrity and patient-first decision making

Reinforce a culture of compliance across the organization

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (MBA, etc.)

7+ years pharmaceutical/biotech experience, plus minimum of 5 years of leadership experience

Successful experience leading leaders (second-line leadership) highly desired

Significant rare disease and/or specialty experience

Experience in rare liver disease a plus

Proven success in product launches, ideally with first-in-class therapies and in competitive markets

Demonstrated ability to build, lead, train and develop high-performing teams

Proven success in sales leadership roles with the ability to inspire, influence and align teams

Experience navigating complex rare disease patient journeys, including diagnosis, referral pathways, and difficult access to therapies

Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, influence, and align teams

Strong understanding of market access, payer dynamics, and patient services

Demonstrated ability to lead in a matrixed organization

High integrity, ethical standards, and commitment to compliance

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

Able to travel frequently, up to 70% overnight travel and has a valid drivers’ license

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Mirum Pharmaceuticals provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.

Department: Commercial.

ATS provider: Greenhouse.