Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Director, Market Access and Channel Strategy, US Neuroscience
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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Join Takeda as a Director, Market Access and Channel Strategy, US Neuroscience out of our Cambridge/ Lexington, MA office. Where you will be responsible for value story development, payer/PBM contracting strategy, pricing, specialty pharmacy and distribution plans, and payer / channel marketing resources for in-line and pipeline products. You will also develop and oversee sustainable US market access and channel strategies that will allow patients to gain access to Takeda’s existing and future products within the Neuroscience BU’s (NSBU’s) products. How you will contribute:
Develops and oversees sustainable US market access and channel strategies that will allow patients to gain access to Takeda’s existing and future products within the Neuroscience BU’s (NSBU’s) products, including TAK-861 and future Orexin Agonists. Responsible for value story development, payer/PBM contracting strategy, pricing, specialty pharmacy and distribution plans, and payer / channel marketing resources for in-line and pipeline products. Ensures close collaboration with other Patient and Market Access colleagues along with Medical, HEOR, Marketing, Finance, Analytics and Sales colleagues to capture relevant payer insights, identify data gaps, develop compelling value propositions for field-based teams. Understands reimbursement landscape and incorporates into market access & pricing strategy. Collaborates with HEOR in the development of payer evidence needs and ensures it is integrated into the Medical/HEOR evidence plan. Manage and execute payer and channel specific marketing plans to achieve patient and business objectives. Aligns organization on metrics to assess impact of key market access strategies and tactics. Contributes to annual brand planning, forecasting and budgeting process to represent payer and channel customer segment and ensures brand plans incorporate the needs of patient, payer and healthcare provider. Partners with New Product Planning and Business Development functions to inform market access inputs for early stage / targeted assets. Identifies, as appropriate, payer/ system specific opportunities for innovative arrangements based on brand strategies in collaboration with Strategic Partnerships Oversees all payer and channel market research for relevant products Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field required 10 plus years of experience in biopharma market access (across payer, PBM, IDN, GPO, Specialty Pharmacy, etc) required Experience with specialty products preferred. Experience working cross functionally
cross functionally with Medical Affairs, Legal, Finance, Analytics, Public Affairs. Understanding of US payer market dynamics and how managed care organizations make decisions across commercial and public channels. Knowledge on specialty pharmacy (how they operate, drivers, strengths) to ensure a positive patient experience. Knowledge across multiple market channels including payer, PBM, IDN, distribution, specialty pharmacy, GPO’ s. Knowledge of the Commercial brand planning process Financial acumen including resource allocation, budget management and reporting, strategic sourcing and P&L evaluation. Analytical capabilities to ensure robust inputs to decision-making. Travel- 10% domestic 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 Takeda's 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: Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range: 169,400.00 - 266,200.00
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 job.
The actual base salary offered will be
in accordance with
state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based
e
mployee
s
may be eligible for
s
hort
-
t
erm and/
or
l
ong-
t
erm
incentive
s
.
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
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr
the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with
Takeda’s
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
Join Takeda as a Director, Market Access and Channel Strategy, US Neuroscience out of our Cambridge/ Lexington, MA office. Where you will be responsible for value story development, payer/PBM contracting strategy, pricing, specialty pharmacy and distribution plans, and payer / channel marketing resources for in-line and pipeline products. You will also develop and oversee sustainable US market access and channel strategies that will allow patients to gain access to Takeda’s existing and future products within the Neuroscience BU’s (NSBU’s) products. How you will contribute:
Develops and oversees sustainable US market access and channel strategies that will allow patients to gain access to Takeda’s existing and future products within the Neuroscience BU’s (NSBU’s) products, including TAK-861 and future Orexin Agonists. Responsible for value story development, payer/PBM contracting strategy, pricing, specialty pharmacy and distribution plans, and payer / channel marketing resources for in-line and pipeline products. Ensures close collaboration with other Patient and Market Access colleagues along with Medical, HEOR, Marketing, Finance, Analytics and Sales colleagues to capture relevant payer insights, identify data gaps, develop compelling value propositions for field-based teams. Understands reimbursement landscape and incorporates into market access & pricing strategy. Collaborates with HEOR in the development of payer evidence needs and ensures it is integrated into the Medical/HEOR evidence plan. Manage and execute payer and channel specific marketing plans to achieve patient and business objectives. Aligns organization on metrics to assess impact of key market access strategies and tactics. Contributes to annual brand planning, forecasting and budgeting process to represent payer and channel customer segment and ensures brand plans incorporate the needs of patient, payer and healthcare provider. Partners with New Product Planning and Business Development functions to inform market access inputs for early stage / targeted assets. Identifies, as appropriate, payer/ system specific opportunities for innovative arrangements based on brand strategies in collaboration with Strategic Partnerships Oversees all payer and channel market research for relevant products Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field required 10 plus years of experience in biopharma market access (across payer, PBM, IDN, GPO, Specialty Pharmacy, etc) required Experience with specialty products preferred. Experience working cross functionally
cross functionally with Medical Affairs, Legal, Finance, Analytics, Public Affairs. Understanding of US payer market dynamics and how managed care organizations make decisions across commercial and public channels. Knowledge on specialty pharmacy (how they operate, drivers, strengths) to ensure a positive patient experience. Knowledge across multiple market channels including payer, PBM, IDN, distribution, specialty pharmacy, GPO’ s. Knowledge of the Commercial brand planning process Financial acumen including resource allocation, budget management and reporting, strategic sourcing and P&L evaluation. Analytical capabilities to ensure robust inputs to decision-making. Travel- 10% domestic 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 Takeda's 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: Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range: 169,400.00 - 266,200.00
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 job.
The actual base salary offered will be
in accordance with
state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based
e
mployee
s
may be eligible for
s
hort
-
t
erm and/
or
l
ong-
t
erm
incentive
s
.
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
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr