Remote Head of Partnerships

Head of Healthcare Strategic Partnerships
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Join Takedas Center for External Innovation as Head, Healthcare Strategic Partnerships, to enable winwin partnerships between Takeda and Academic Research Centers/Healthcare organizations that align with Takedas therapeutic area strategies (GI, Oncology, Neuroscience) and pipeline needs, to accelerate the development and delivery of lifechanging medicines to patients.
In this role, youll build relationships with healthcare system leaders to learn about their research capabilities (clinical and translational research) in Takedas areas of interest. You will collaborate with Takeda R&D leaders across Therapeutic Area Units and R&D Functions to understand current or anticipated portfolio/Research enablers that might be addressed by institutions or organizations. You will identify and prioritize AMCs and health systems with patient populations and operational capabilities that can accelerate Takedas clinical trial enrollment and execution.
Takeda believes that strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations will support our shared goal of bringing transformational medicines to patients sooner.
Leverage data analytics and performance metrics to evaluate institutional strengths, patient demographics, and trial readiness
Serve as Takedas ambassador in academic consortia and external research networks to strengthen visibility and influence
Curate a list of Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) with diseasearea strengths and mature clinical research capabilities aligned with Takedas portfolio needs
Serve as a conduit between Takeda and academic medical centers or health centers; regularly communicate Takedas research interests with healthcare centers and reciprocally communicate areas of strength at these institutions
Scout innovative research opportunities and emerging indications that could expand Takedas pipeline
Facilitate strategic partnerships in mutual areas of interest
Regularly monitor partnership progress to enable redirection or refinement of priorities and plans as needed
Ensure partnerships have aligned incentives, mutually beneficial terms, and clear criteria for success
Bachelors degree in a relevant field required
~ Advanced degree in life science field preferred
~Experience in leading Research offices and/or driving Research operations at Academic Medical Center or Academic health centers desirable
~ Experience in Clinical Trial operations within Pharma or CRO, desirable
~ Experience in driving creative and innovative collaborative partnerships
~ Proven success managing multiple broad corporate projects simultaneously required
~ Financial acumen, including resource allocation, budget management, and strategic sourcing preferred
~ Travel requirement: ~Strategic planning, business, innovation and partnerships
Working knowledge of indications in Takeda therapeutic areas (GI and Inflammation, Oncology, Neuroscience) and R&D workflows, including data and digital enablers across the value chain
Deep appreciation of healthcare and pharma industry dynamics, company vision, and implications for all aspects of the business including R&D and external innovation models
Excellent communicator, able to convey ideas and data simply and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Broad network within healthcare, academic, biopharma, and life science communities
Ability to take assessed risks for implementing innovative solutions
Ability to identify opportunities and anticipate changes in the business landscape through understanding and ongoing assessment of environmental factors
Stay aware and current on scientific, AI/ML, and automation innovations in drug discovery and development
Formulate mid to longterm innovative strategies to sustain an innovative pipeline
Drive and motivate others to test and deliver new approaches and business models for strengthening the portfolio and improving processes
Navigate business and cultural considerations across Takedas global R&D locations
The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, shortterm and longterm disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and wellbeing benefits, among others. 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.
Time Type: Full time