Associate Director, Access Marketing Capabilities and Development

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 Marketin

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How you will contribut

e:Capabilities Planni

• ngLead 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 acce
• ssCreate access-intentional learning objectives for market research, competitive intelligence and industry trend tracki
• ngManage product planning, development, and P&L activities in partnership with marketing counterpar
• tsCommunicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectiv
• esSet objectives, delegate tasks, and ensure operational success, with reviews by senior manageme
• ntInfluence organizational goals and policies through strategic marketing initiativ
• esIndependently develop and communicate value propositions and business cases in routine and moderately complex situations with minimal guidan
• ceInfluence organizational goals and maintain frequent communication with peers and custome
• rsDemonstrate strong understanding of promotional channels that impact product acce

ssSystems and Partnershi

• psLead business development activities, including the development of alliance, channel, and network partnerships where supportive of product acce
• ssLead workstreams to synthesize and deliver integrated insights and promotional resourc
• esChampion enterprise opportunities to evolve access experience and capabiliti
• esManage creative agency and other vendor partners to develop effective deliverabl
• esDemonstrate strong understanding of market access data environment, and diverse approaches to deriving insights to guide commercial prioriti
• esDemonstrate strong leadership and communication skills with a high level of influence and tru
• stDemonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including coachability, receptiveness, responsiveness, and flexibility in interacting with both internal and external collaborato

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Minimum Requirements/Qualificatio

ns:Requir

• ed:Bachelor’s degree is requi
• red8 years of commercial biopharmaceutical experience, including substantial expertise in market access-related chann
• els2 years in leadership roles with increasing responsibility, demonstrating progressive experience in marketing, analytics, market access and/or consulting within the biopharmaceutical indus
• tryExperience leading strategic initiatives with enterprise-level visibility and imp
• actExperience guiding brand operations, systems and performance managem
• entFully independent in influencing others, capable of applying advanced techniques in complex situations and leading strategic initiati
• vesIndependently applies managed care concepts in routine situations, with a comprehensive understanding of its principles and minimal guida
• nceMust have strong leadership skills with an ability to set direction, generate commitment, identify, and resolve issues, and evaluate r
• iskAbility to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams, with a proven ability to influence without author
• ityMust have organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneou
• slyMust have excellent oral and written communication skills, learning agility, financial management, and budgeting capabilit
• iesWillingness 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 requir

ed.
Prefer

• red:Advanced degree in business administration, pharmacy, or health econo
• micsProfessional certification(s) in Agile, Scrum, Six Sigma or other applicable project management methodolo
• giesExperience managing media planning, analytics and stra
• tegyExperience in the Psoriasis (PsO) therapeutic ma
• rketNew product launch experi
• enceExperience working with US drug channel stakeholders, such as payers, PBMs, IDNs and
• GPOsExperience working with and interpreting access-related data str
• eamsIn-depth knowledge of buy-and-bill reimbursement models and payer dyna

micsThe ideal candidate will be skilled in using AI tools to drive efficiency and innovat

ion
More abou

t 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 w

orld.#LI-H

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits S

ummaryWe 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 prac

tices.
For Lo

cation:USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Squar

e - 500
U.S. Base Salar

y Range:$153,600.00 - $24

1,340.00The 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 l

• ocation.
  U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. 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