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Job Description

About the role:

The Associate Director, Access Marketing Capabilities and Development, offers a unique opportunity to shape the access experience for an important launch and Takeda’s first commercial footprint in Dermatology. As a key member of the Dermatology brand team, you will lead strategies that enhance Takeda’s capabilities to meet the dynamic access needs of the Dermatology community. You will define the capabilities, systems and strategic partnerships that equip our organization to market with agility and sensitivity in plaque psoriasis, a highly managed and competitive therapeutic area.

You will report to the Director, Head of Access Marketing

How you will contribute:

Capabilities Planning

Lead design, implementation and evolution of novel capabilities to monitor, interpret and communicate the access environment for plaque psoriasis in the USLead and implement multi-channel promotional strategies supporting product accessCreate access-intentional learning objectives for market research, competitive intelligence and industry trend trackingManage product planning, development, and P&L activities in partnership with marketing counterpartsCommunicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectivesSet objectives, delegate tasks, and ensure operational success, with reviews by senior managementInfluence organizational goals and policies through strategic marketing initiativesIndependently develop and communicate value propositions and business cases in routine and moderately complex situations with minimal guidanceInfluence organizational goals and maintain frequent communication with peers and customersDemonstrate strong understanding of promotional channels that impact product access

Systems and Partnerships

Lead business development activities, including the development of alliance, channel, and network partnerships where supportive of product accessLead workstreams to synthesize and deliver integrated insights and promotional resourcesChampion enterprise opportunities to evolve access experience and capabilitiesManage creative agency and other vendor partners to develop effective deliverablesDemonstrate strong understanding of market access data environment, and diverse approaches to deriving insights to guide commercial prioritiesDemonstrate strong leadership and communication skills with a high level of influence and trustDemonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including coachability, receptiveness, responsiveness, and flexibility in interacting with both internal and external collaborators

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree is required8+ years of commercial biopharmaceutical experience, including substantial expertise in market access-related channels2+ years in leadership roles with increasing responsibility, demonstrating progressive experience in marketing, analytics, market access and/or consulting within the biopharmaceutical industryExperience leading strategic initiatives with enterprise-level visibility and impactExperience guiding brand operations, systems and performance managementFully independent in influencing others, capable of applying advanced techniques in complex situations and leading strategic initiativesIndependently applies managed care concepts in routine situations, with a comprehensive understanding of its principles and minimal guidanceMust have strong leadership skills with an ability to set direction, generate commitment, identify, and resolve issues, and evaluate riskAbility to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams, with a proven ability to influence without authorityMust have organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyMust have excellent oral and written communication skills, learning agility, financial management, and budgeting capabilitiesWillingness to travel to various internal and external meetings and conferences that could include overnight stays ranging from one to several nights. Weekend travel may be required.

Preferred:

Advanced degree in business administration, pharmacy, or health economicsProfessional certification(s) in Agile, Scrum, Six Sigma or other applicable project management methodologiesExperience managing media planning, analytics and strategyExperience in the Psoriasis (PsO) therapeutic marketNew product launch experienceExperience working with US drug channel stakeholders, such as payers, PBMs, IDNs and GPOsExperience working with and interpreting access-related data streamsIn-depth knowledge of buy-and-bill reimbursement models and payer dynamics

The ideal candidate will be skilled in using AI tools to drive efficiency and innovation ​

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. 

For Location:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$153,600.00 - $241,340.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. 

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. 

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LocationsUSA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

Yes

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