OBJECTIVES:
This position is responsible for developing global strategic therapeutic area (TA) plans to ensure Takeda’s global success in the TA in charge. This role works closely with key cross-functional partners including TPI, TGRD, TPNA, TPEU, TP-Asia, Japan Marketing, Business Development, and multiple elements of the CSOO around the world to develop and implement detailed strategic plans for the TA.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Develop global strategic TA plan including target diseases, therapies, and key target markets to achieve market leadership, long term growth, margin performance, and lifecycle product management.
• Implement TA strategies by thoroughly communicating the strategies around the world, prioritizing internal programs, identifying external opportunities as high-priority business development targets, and partnering with TPI to understand lifecycle management opportunities for marketed compounds.
• Lead detailed regional analyses to identify countries of opportunity and strategies for entry in key markets for the TA’s products.
• In partnership with Business Development, identify, evaluate, and pursue appropriate technologies and companies to drive Takeda global growth in the TA.
• Develop marketing requirement documents that identify unmet needs and capture/include key voice of the customer needs. Identify unmet category needs and leverage to develop new, innovative products that satisfy customer needs (physicians, nurses, providers and patients).
• Proactively monitor competitive intelligence and incorporate into global strategic TA plans as appropriate.
• Work with global strategic partners on existing products and develop new innovations that will continue to drive global growth.
• Partner with global business leaders and Medical Advisory Councils to continue refining strategy and plans for the TA in charge.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• B.A. degree required.
• Technical degree (e.g., pharmacy, chemistry, etc.) preferred.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years’ pharmaceutical industry experience with knowledge of R&D and/or Commercial Operations.
• Multiple language abilities preferred
• Proven track record of developing global strategic growth plans. Must be able to lead cross-functional and cross regional teams and deliver results in a matrix organization.
• Proven ability to understand the market, therapy, and technical features of complex pharmaceutical product offerings and to develop specific marketing plans to succeed with a track record of successfully launching new products.
• Strong leadership and business acumen with the ability to understand market trends and incorporate into strategic marketing plan. Should be confident in market research, ensuring voice of the customer, competitive intelligence, and financial performance expectations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully influence internal and external stakeholders, including outside development partners.
• Proven organizational skills and managing global marketing functions and project teams.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Manual dexterity required to operate office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.).
• Carrying, handling and reaching for objects.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time while traveling.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to travel to various meetings or client sites, including overnight trips. International travel may be required.
• Requires approximately 35% travel.
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Schedule
Regular Full-time