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Job Description

About the role:

As part of the Global Marketing team you will report to the Head of Thoracic and work with cross-functional teams. This role is being created to support pre-launch launch and in-market strategy and execution for current and future thoracic pipeline oncology indications. This role will collaborate across the brand team to define the competitive environment identify opportunities to differentiate thoracic versus other treatment options and develop and implement tactics that communicate unmet needs and the clinical value of our therapies.

How you will contribute:

More specifically the Director will be accountable to:

• Provide strategic direction prioritize resources and gain support from the cross-functional global brand team (GBT) to ensure successful launches and related commercialization efforts

• Execute pre-launch launch and in-market brand strategy within Global Marketing for our Thoracic pipeline portfolio

• Collaborate to develop the Thoracic pipeline portfolio Brand Plan including high-level strategic campaigns and overall budget

• Collaborate with directors across functions with a goal of driving revenue for the Oncology Business Unit

• Support a cross functional team responsible for ensuring strategic and tactical marketing operations achieve brand success

• Contribute to the development of all marketing plans including the annual Global Brand Plan in line with target product positioning strategies and goals; partner with core global team leads to ensure delivery of the Global Brand Plan

• Define and implement specific marketing initiatives in partnership with the GBT including unbranded initiatives related to disease education and biomarker testing as well as branded promotional campaigns based on emerging evidence within thoracic oncology

• Lead the identification and management of critical issues for internal stakeholders (e.g. R&D and key functional partners) and create market-shaping and brand development solutions

• Establish implement and maintain best practices in brand marketing and supportive functions (e.g. forecasting and market research) across the organization

• Utilize and activate principles of customer segmentation value proposition and communication to support integrated commercial execution

• Ensure market information is acquired competitive activity is monitored and customer needs are identified.

• Work within relevant program teams as a leader or member.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who demonstrates:

• A results-oriented highly collaborative and dedicated focus upon bringing innovative treatment options to patients.

• Has a track record executing brand initiatives in collaboration with key global functions including Market Research Competitive Intelligence Market Access Medical Affairs Clinical Development Regulatory Legal Supply Operations and Communications.

• Has working knowledge of regulatory reimbursement and promotional guidelines relevant to pharmaceutical commercialization.

• Has experience working in complex matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA/BS required; although personal leadership characteristics and track record are the most critical components a scientific or medical educational background and/or an MBA are a plus

• 7-10 years pharma/biotech industry experience and 3-5 years product marketing experience.

• Previous oncology launch experience is required. Thoracic marketing experience preferred.

• Thorough understanding of (a) core marketing principles and their application to pharmaceutical products and (b) the evolving market access landscape / payer requirements.- Demonstrated ability to work independently lead cross-functional projects and participate as a team member will be critical to success in the role..- Good understanding of how to produce strategic brand plans and pull through to successful execution a good working knowledge of clinical development and regulatory affairs processes

• Ability to interpret complex scientific and medical data across multiple assets is essential

• Experience of leading either matrix or functional teams would be an advantage. Ability to drive projects to deliver results.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

• Ability to travel as needed.- Knowledge planning and organizing building positive working relationships cultural sensitivity within a global team ability to make recommendations based on customer need good negotiation skills and active listening.

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.

This position is currently classified as remote in accordance with Takedas Hybrid and Remote Work policy

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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U.S. Base Salary Range:

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 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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