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Job Description

About the role:

You will lead and execute innovative systems and operational initiatives (e.g. digital omnichannel approaches working with DD&T to ensure successful implementation of Patient Access programs. Responsible for providing day-to-day operational excellence oversight of Patient access programs from planning to close-out. Embed digital solutions internal and external throughout the planning, set-up, execution of Patient Access programs. Develop and implement education and training of operational systems in Patient Access. You will report to the Head of Patient Access, Global Medical.

How you will contribute:

You will identify and lead performance and continuous improvement efforts of Patient Access systems

Contribute to procurement activities for vendor selection, contracting, budget, tracking and management for Patient Access systems

Partner with relevant functions to support development and implementation of policies, guidance, SOPs, tools and training programs related to patient access

Build and manage relationships with key external partners and vendors

Collaborate with cross-functional, global and local teams (e.g. DD&T, oncology) to deliver Patient Access systems ensuring alignment with stakeholders

Deliver training on Patient Access systems and initiatives

Ensure worldwide Regulatory guidance and best practices related to Patient Access are embedded in digital solutions

Collaborates closely with other Patient Access teams (e.g. Oncology) and provide operational excellence support for other Patient Access mechanisms and initiatives

Support audits and inspections related to Patient Access

Support and maintain streamlined systems to allow efficient tracking, reporting and documentation of Patient access programs

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

PhD, PharmD with ~3+years; MS with ~6+ years; BS with ~8+ years experience or related experience in clinical research or expanded access in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO

Previous experience with leading the development and implementation of technology programs.

Desired:

Previous experience working on expanded access programs preferred.

Requires approximately 10% travel, including overnight and international travel to other Takeda sites and meetings with external partners.

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.

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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:

$149,100.00 - $234,300.00

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

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