Takeda · 4 days ago
Global Patient Access Strategy Lead
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$154K/yr - $241K/yr
5+ years expTakeda is a patient-focused company transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals. The Global Patient Access Strategy Lead will provide strategic leadership for planning and implementing Patient Access programs, ensuring successful collaboration across various teams and managing key relationships.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead strategic planning and drive execution of pre-approval access programs, leveraging AI tools and data-driven decision making, in collaboration with the Global Product Team, Regional and LOC teams
Represent Global Patient Access on cross-functional teams to define approaches and strategies related to Patient Access
Serve as a main point-of-contact with project and functional teams regarding Patient Access programs and report progress on achievements within the strategic areas of focus
Collaborates closely with cross-functional, global and local teams (e.g. Medical affairs, Clinical supplies, R&D) on the planning pre-approval access programs
Responsible for education and training cross-functional teams (Global, Region, LOC) on Patient Access programs, policies, and SOPs
Manage budget planning for Patient Access programs
Maintain awareness of worldwide Regulatory guidance and support implementation of best practices related to Patient Access across Takeda
Collaborate closely with other Patient Access teams (e.g. Oncology) and provide support for other Patient Access mechanisms and initiatives as needed
Support audits and inspections related to Patient Access
Support and contribute to process enhancement initiatives
Manage relationships with key external partners and vendors
Participate in other activities, teams and committees as assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD, PharmD with ~5+years; MS with ~8+ years; BS with ~10+ years experience or related experience in clinical research or pre-approval access in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO
Preferred
Advanced degree in a Health science field preferred (e.g. Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health)
Previous experience managing pre-approval access programs preferred
Comfort with emerging technologies and adaptability to digital tools
Proven ability to integrate AI and technology solutions into strategic planning and execution of patient access programs
Thorough knowledge of global regulatory requirements and guidance related to Patient Access
Benefits
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
Well-being benefits
Up to 80 hours of sick time
Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
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