Global Brand Lead, Director

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Job Description

About the role :

This leader is the first Global Brand Leader for this indication and will play a critical role in establishing the brand strategy and preparing the regions / LOCs for launch success.

You will lead the IgAN indication of our promising pipeline CD-38 program in development in multiple indications. Maximize the value of the asset in IgAN by shaping the development of the global commercialization strategy. Lead a fully integrated cross-functional team and work in close partnership with regions and key countries to develop the optimized cross-functional global launch plan. Lead growth initiatives that enable a successful launch and future life-cycle management.

How you will contribute :

Be the single commercial point of accountability on this indication

Create and evolve the TPP, input in the clinical development plan, protocol and integrated evidence plan in support of TPP

Work in close collaboration with the other indications leads to maximize the overall Franchise

Generate actionable market and patient insights for priority market to uncover needs and inform strategy and ensure continuous scanning of competitive landscape and market dynamics evolution to refine strategy as needed

Translate the asset’s leading science into product strategies, uniquely positioning our organization to improve patients’ outcome and contribute to Takeda’s growth

Ensure country level engagement on the commercial strategy, launch excellence, and competitive preparation

Lead the development of fully integrated cross-functional plan to ensure organizational readiness, access across regions and successful launch

Partner with insights and analytics team, finance team and regions to support the development of long and medium range plan and appropriate resource allocation to support best in class launch preparation

Support all relevant sub-teams and input into their deliverables as needed

Serve as brand champion

Establish global brand identify, campaign and key messages with view for others indications

Define and implement growth driving marketing initiatives

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications :

University degree in marketing / business or life sciences; advanced degree is a plus

10 years pharma experience; specific experience in therapeutic area is a plus

Excellent communication / influencing skills

Seasoned marketer with in-line brand experience required (local or global)

Launch experience required (local or global)

Knowledge and experience with digital engagement among patients and HCPs

Business acumen, with a strong appreciation for cross-cultural and cross-functional differences

Ability to understand and interpret medical information; working knowledge of evidence based medicine

Requires approximately up to 25% 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

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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 employees may be eligible for short-term and / or long-termincentives. 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.

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Locations Boston, MA

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Time Type Full time

Job Exempt