Takeda · 1 week ago
Senior Director, Patient Access Brand Strategy and Operations, Dermatology
USA - MA - Hayden - 45-55
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$208K/yr - $327K/yr
15+ years expTakeda is a leading pharmaceutical company focused on transforming patient care through innovative solutions. The Senior Director, Patient Access Brand Strategy and Operations will develop and execute the Patient Access vision and strategy for dermatology, ensuring operational success of strategic initiatives and optimizing patient access across the product lifecycle.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop the Patient Access vision and strategy for dermatology for initial and all subsequent indications in alignment with BU Leadership
Maintain up-to-date Patient Access expertise and keep abreast of the changing external environmental factors that could affect patient access needs
Serve as the dermatology BU Patient Access subject matter expert and strategic partner across functions, Business Unit and Franchise Heads
Ensure operational success of the strategic initiatives executed by the Patient Access Team, including Hub services, copay services, free drug programs, vendor selection and management and performance management
Partner with senior leadership to ensure strategic initiatives are implemented across the dermatology portfolio
Proactively address emerging patient needs with fit-for-purpose strategic initiatives and implementation plans
Track and measure own team’s performance against metrics and milestones
Serve as strategic Patient Access partner to dermatology BU and be an active member of the extended Leadership Team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in a related field (policy, government, life sciences)
15+ years pharmaceutical industry experience required
5-10 years in a leadership position required
Significant experience in strategic and operational roles related to patient services & access
Experience operating in a matrix team environment
Strong understanding of commercial aspects of the business including brand management, sales planning and execution, market access, patient advocacy, regulatory environments and reimbursement challenges
Ability to leverage knowledge of marketplace and economic forces to translate long-term strategy into clear short-term plans and goals
Possess strong leadership, business acumen and ability to manage multiple priorities, processes, timelines and expectations of multiple stakeholder groups
Ability to refine team strategy based on anticipated future changes
A demonstrated ability to process complex information and summarize it concisely in writing and/or verbally in a professional manner and in a time sensitive environment is required
Demonstrated success in development/execution of targeted briefings for executive leadership, senior management and business leaders
Well organized, highly motivated, innovative, process driven, results oriented; and outstanding oral and written communications skills
Proven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company
Embraces and demonstrates a diversity and inclusion mindset and role models these behaviors for the organization
Ability to lead, manage and motivate teams, with or without direct supervisory authority
Experience in managing projects, including overseeing work plans and budgets
Travel Requirement-10% Ability and willingness to travel as needed to various meetings and vendor sites, including overnight trips
Preferred
Master's degree/PhD in life sciences, public policy, public health, or MBA preferred
Benefits
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.
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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