Head of Reimbursement

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S. market access and channel strategies for assigned products within Takedas Plasma-Derived Therapies Business Unit (PDT BU) that will allow patients to gain access to Takedas existing and future products. You will also 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.

Develop and oversee sustainable market access and channel strategies that will allow patients to gain access to Takedas existing and future products
Responsible for value story development, contracting strategy, pricing, specialty pharmacy and distribution plans, reimbursement, and marketing resources
Ensure close collaboration with other Managed Markets and Patient Access colleagues along with Medical, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Marketing, Finance, Analytics, and Sales to capture relevant payer and channel insights, identify data gaps, develop compelling value propositions, and ensure field-based teams are equipped with the right tools
Understand the reimbursement landscape and incorporate knowledge into market access and pricing strategy
Collaborate with HEOR in the development of payer evidence needs and ensure it is integrated into the Medical/HEOR evidence plan
Align within the organization on metrics to assess impacts of key market access strategies and tactics
Manage and execute payer and channel specific marketing plans to achieve patient and business objectives
Contribute to the annual brand planning, forecasting, and budgeting process to r epresent payer and channel customer segments and ensures brand plans incorporate the needs of patients, payers, and healthcare providers
Partner with New Product Planning and Business Development functions to inform market access inputs and strategies for early stage/targeted assets
Bachelors degree in related field required; MBA, PharmD, or MS in a health science related field highly preferred
~biopharma market access experience highly preferred (across payer, PBM, IDN, GPO, specialty pharmacy, etc.)
~ S. payer market dynamics and how managed care organizations make decisions across commercial and public channels
~ Experience working across Medical, Legal, Finance, Analytics, Public Affairs, etc.
~ Financial acumen including resource allocation, budget management and reporting, strategic sourcing, and P&L evaluation
~ Knowledge of the commercial brand planning processes preferred
~ Travel ~10% (domestic)

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. 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.
The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
S. based e mployee s may be eligible for s hort - t erm and/ or l ong- t erm incentive s . 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. 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.
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