By clicking the Apply button I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takedas Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Job Description

About the role:

The Head of Inline Brands Forecasting will be a key strategic thought partner to the Global & US marketing and new product planning teams in creating short medium and long term forecasts within Takedas Oncology Business Unit (OBU).This role is responsible for leading the development of US and global revenue forecasts for inline brands portfolio.

The individual will perform strategic market analysis for inline brands through the integration of secondary healthcare data analytics competitive intelligence and primary market research and other data inputs to create quantitative insights and facilitate key business decisions. As part of this role the individual will be interacting regularly with working with cross functional team across commercial clinical medical and access/pricing teams to perform asset evaluations.

She/he will be interacting with senior leadership of the Oncology business unit to present commercial potential of inline brands. She/he will also work closely with team members from US Japan and EU5 to integrate forecasts across those markets. The individual is expected to be able to regularly synthesize key analytical outputs in management-ready deliverables to help inform and drive strategic business addition to strong therapeutic area knowledge the individual is expected to have a strong grasp of incorporating insights across market research competitive intelligence and secondary data analytics to drive the commercial assessment.

How you will contribute:

• Ensure that customized global strategic forecasts are developed for inline brands brands (global and US) with assumptions based on facts and research

• Collaborate with team members from commercial market research analytics competitive intelligence global pricing and market access to make sure all relevant market insights inform the forecasts.

• Lead the consensus-building process to gain alignment and/or endorsement for forecast assumptions with the senior stakeholders and Oncology Leadership Team (OLT)

• Leverage advanced analytics and integrate data available across multiple sources to enhance our understanding of market impact of the assets being considered

• Lead development training and dissemination of Long Range Forecasting Mid Range Planning and mid-year estimate process and applicable templates and management summaries for all relevant oncology products to regions and local operating companies of the Oncology Business Unit

• Leverage advanced analytics and integrate data available across multiple sources to enhance our understanding of market impact and as a result Takedas brand and business strategy.

• Lead identification maintenance and generation of data references/databases analogs for continuously improving oncology epidemiology and other forecast inputs across markets

• Create forecasts that are range based identifying key risk and opportunities of the brands/assets under consideration

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the commercial teams and other key stakeholders as they work through the strategy to drive growth in inline brands

• Manage and supervise a team of Takeda resources and vendors (onshore & offshore team) to deliver on key priorities

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree (Advanced Degree preferred)

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in forecasting market research or business analytics in the biopharmaceutical industry.

• Significant experience conducting complex assets valuations in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with advanced spreadsheets patient based forecast modeling including dynamic patient models

• Experience in business development forecasting preferred

• Experience in oncology inline brands or similar specialty areas

• Experience with quantitative techniques including smoothing regression time series analyses and simulation Experience with data analysis and data visualization tools.

• Product launch and Global experience Consulting experience with forecasting market research or business analysis firm(s)

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 10%

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 hybrid in accordance with Takedas Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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:

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.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression parental status national origin age disability citizenship status genetic information or characteristics marital status status as a Vietnam era veteran special disabled veteran or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Worker Type

Worker Sub-Type

Time Type

Job Exempt