Regional Business Director (Great Lakes)

About CG Oncology, Inc. A re you ready to make a difference in the world and become part of our patient-centered team that is focused on Attacking Bladder Cancer for a Better Tomorrow? At CG Oncology, we believe that by having exceptionally talented individuals on our team who share our passion and enjoy working together, we can truly achieve our Vision and Mission to benefit patients around the world. Every day we are making significant advancements across our multiple pipelines and are growing rapidly to meet the needs of our patients who cannot afford to wait to benefit from our novel immunotherapies. Please review this job posting and our Values and if they resonate with you and are what you expect from your organization and team, then we would like to hear from you. About the role The Regional Business Director, (Great Lakes) is a remote, field-based leadership role covering the Great Lakes region. The preferred candidate must reside within reasonable driving distance of a major metropolitan hub such as Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, or Indianapolis, IN to support efficient access to key accounts, field team oversight, and regional travel CG Oncology is seeking a high-impact Regional Business Director to lead regional commercialization efforts and drive launch excellence for Cretostimogene. This leader will build, develop, and hold accountable a high performing team of Key Account Managers to deliver regional revenue objectives and achieve incentive compensation plan targets in alignment with national strategy. The Regional Business Director operates as a regional commercial operator — accountable for sales performance, strategic account execution, cross-functional enterprise alignment, and disciplined resource stewardship. This role requires deep expertise in complex healthcare ecosystems, including IDNs, private equity-backed networks, large physician groups, and buy-and-bill environments. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Sales, the RBD will design and execute regional business plans, mobilize enterprise stakeholders to accelerate market adoption, and ensure compliant, patient-centric commercialization. This is a critical leadership role responsible for delivering launch performance, strengthening strategic customer partnerships, and building sustainable regional growth in a high-visibility, first-commercial-launch environment. Location: Remote (Great Lakes Region) Essential Functions I. Commercial Performance & Incentive Accountability Achieve Launch Excellence as defined by the Launch Scorecard. Achieve or exceed annual regional sales goals. Achieve regional incentive compensation plan targets and drive balanced quota attainment across all Key Account Managers (KAMs). Ensure disciplined execution of quarterly and annual incentive plans aligned to national strategy and ethical commercialization standards. Monitor performance analytics, pipeline strength, and territory execution to proactively mitigate underperformance. Participate in the development and implementation of national and regional sales strategy and tactics. Inform the organization of market trends, competitive intelligence, risks, and opportunities impacting launch success. II. Strategic Account & Market Leadership Develop, present, and execute quarterly regional business plans with clear, measurable objectives aligned to national priorities. Collaborate with HSDs to develop and execute Private Equity, IDN, VA/DoD, and Top LUGPA strategic account plans. Align enterprise account strategies with local market execution and leadership. Lead and mobilize pull-through execution meetings with market stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment. Facilitate strategic engagement between CG Oncology ELT/senior stakeholders and key regional accounts. Inform and influence Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). Develop customer-specific segmentation, strategic roadmaps, and account plans for all targeted accounts. Build and maintain strong, long-term customer partnerships that drive sustainable regional growth. III. Talent Acquisition, Development & Performance Leadership Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop a high-performing team of Key Account Managers. Establish clear roles, responsibilities, performance metrics, and expectations consistent with regional and national objectives. Provide ongoing coaching, performance assessments, and structured feedback to optimize team effectiveness. Execute disciplined performance management, including differentiation of high and low performers. Lead responsible compensation planning, including merit increases, salary adjustments, promotions, and incentive payout governance. Plan and execute Regional Sales Meetings to reinforce strategy, culture, and execution discipline. IV. Cross-Functional Enterprise Collaboration Ensure strong collaboration and partnership with HSDs, FAMs, Market Access, Marketing, Operations, and other enterprise stakeholders. Drive alignment between regional execution and national commercial objectives. Establish and maintain effective regional communication channels. Influence cross-functional partners to accelerate launch adoption and remove execution barriers. V. Financial & Operational Stewardship Develop and manage the assigned regional operational budget. Optimize resource allocation to maximize return on investment. Maintain disciplined territory planning and operational execution. Ensure compliance with all financial, regulatory, and company policies. VI. Values-Based & Compliant Leadership Serve as a role model for compliant behavior consistent with CG Oncology’s mission, vision, and values. Model high-touch, influential relationship management for team members. Inspire and motivate individuals and teams around a shared launch vision. Lead through change and ambiguity with resilience and accountability. Uphold the highest standards of ethical commercialization and patient-centric engagement. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in related field. Minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical sales experience is necessary. Must be willing to travel up to 50% inclusive of overnights to meet with customers, internal stakeholders, relevant conferences, and other CG specific events. Candidates should possess at least five years of notable experience in sales leadership. Biotech or pharmaceutical US marketplace launch experience required. Exhibit substantial expertise in overseeing and optimizing the management of regional accounts, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence across all levels Demonstrated exceptional skills in achieving consensus and fostering strategic collaborations with stakeholders from multiple functions. Proven track record in cultivating talent and driving the professional advancement of team members through strategic mentorship and targeted development initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in recruiting, attracting, and nurturing high-caliber sales professionals. Entrepreneurial mindset; resourceful, resilient, and motivated by working in a small-company environment with high visibility. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills; able to flex between strategic framing and hands-on execution. Please note that CG Oncology does not accept unsolicited information and/or resumes from search firms or agencies for our job postings. Any resumes or client information submitted to our careers page or any employee of CG Oncology by any search firm or agency without an applicable contract in place will become the property of CG Oncology and no fee(s) will be paid. Total Rewards CG Oncology offers very competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards, helping to support and reward our global team of high-performing employees focused on developing bladder-saving therapeutics for patients afflicted with bladder cancer. HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARIES ANNUAL PERFORMANCE/MERIT REVIEWS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUSES EQUITY SPECIAL RECOGNITION Well-Being Benefits In addition to our Total Rewards, CG Oncology offers a variety of Well-Being Benefits to meet the majority of the needs of our unique and growing workforce. These benefits are designed to support our team to achieve a healthy balance between work and their personal lives to remain refreshed, engaged, and creating an environment where each person can find a deeper meaning and purpose in their work. Well-Being Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after hire. While a majority of these benefits are for our US-based workforce, we continue to assess comparable levels of benefits for our international team members that are aligned with country-specific regulations and their national programs offered. FULLY REMOTE WORK ENVIRONMENT REST AND RECHARGE BENEFITS - Unlimited Flexible Time Off HOLIDAYS –In 2026 we will observe 14 holidays RETIREMENT – 401K with 100% company Safe Harbor match up to 4% of base salary HEALTH (MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION) – PPO & HDHP – Cigna/Principal HEALTH SPENDING ACCOUNTS - HSA (with Annual Company Contribution), FSA, FSA-DC ILLNESS & DISABILITY PROTECTION – Company Paid LTD Coverage + Voluntary Plans LIFE INSURANCE – Company Paid 1 x base salary + Voluntary Plans ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS – Voluntary Legal, Pet, Plus More CG Oncology is an Equal Opportunity Employer : All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. At CG Oncology, we are building a community of intelligent and passionate team members that share our Vision, Mission and Values, and while the biotechnology space can feel limited in BIPOC, non-binary and even female representation, we endeavor to make hiring decisions that will continue to grow and support our team in the direction of maintaining cultural diversity and sustainability.