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Job Description

Director, HCP Marketing – Rheumatology

Takeda Pharmaceutical

Cambridge, MA

The Director of HCP Marketing - Rheumatology is responsible for setting the strategic vision and promotional direction for a launch product in Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA).  This leader will work closely with multiple cross-functional team members to ensure success in the development of strategy, creative and execution plans, product support and sales execution. Additionally, the director will partner closely with the plaque psoriasis (PsO) director to ensure cross-indication brand strategies and execution are aligned. This leader needs to have an enterprise mindset and anticipate and adapt to quickly changing market dynamics while ensuring that all omnichannel strategies align with Takeda's mission of bringing better health to people and a brighter future to the world.

How you will contribute:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive HCP brand strategies, including positioning, messaging, and lead the launch readiness review process, and lifecycle management for the PsA indication.

• Omnichannel Execution: Lead the creation of promotional materials (in-office and digital) to deliver a seamless experience for HCPs for the PsA indication.

• Insight Generation & Data Analytics: Utilize market research and field data to identify HCP barriers, refining strategies to increase brand adoption and engagement.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales, Medical Affairs, Consumer Marketing, HCP Engagement Marketing, Market Access, and other key stakeholders to align brand strategies and initiatives.

• Budget & Agency Management: Manage promotional budgets (OPEX) and direct agency partners to deliver materials efficiently.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field.  MBA preferred. 

• Previous sales/marketing experience required.  7+ years marketing experience.

• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products

• Management experience (3+ years leading field and/or marketing teams)

Preferred

• New product launch experience

• Commercial experience in rheumatology or immunology an asset

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:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$177,000.00 - $278,080.00

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 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

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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