Head of Healthcare Strategic Partnerships

Head of Healthcare Strategic Partnerships Join to apply for the Head of Healthcare Strategic Partnerships role at BioSpace Job Description 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. Accountabilities Maintain a current knowledge of Takedas R&D portfolio and priorities 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 Develop and maintain relationships with the ecosystem of leading AMCs/health systems 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 Education, Competencies, and Skills Bachelors degree in a relevant field required Advanced degree in life science field preferred 15+ years experience and proven success in cultivating senior executivelevel internal and external relationships 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 R&D experience highly preferred Experience working with crossfunctional teams required Proven success managing multiple broad corporate projects simultaneously required Financial acumen, including resource allocation, budget management, and strategic sourcing preferred Travel requirement: ~30% Technical/Functional Expertise Strategic planning, business, innovation and partnerships Strong understanding of global biopharma and life sciences trends 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 Leadership 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 Enterpriselevel leadership with the ability to listen, inspire, motivate, and drive results Reputation for transparency and proactive engagement with all relevant internal and external expertise Proven ability to mobilize and lead change Excellent communicator, able to convey ideas and data simply and effectively, both verbally and in writing Proven skills as an effective team player engendering credibility and confidence within and outside the company Decision-making and Autonomy Ability to lead, support, or jointly make strategic, operational, or organizational decisions with global significance to Takeda and R&D vision and goals Interaction Recognized as a leader for Takeda innovation by internal and external collaborators Broad network within healthcare, academic, biopharma, and life science communities Skillful in convening and mobilizing individuals of different seniority and backgrounds toward a common goal Comfortable challenging the status quo and proposing innovative solutions Innovation Forwardthinking with the ability to recommend, influence, and implement organizational change and continuous innovation 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 Complexity Build relationships, influence, and lead both Takeda colleagues and external collaborators as a matrixed leader Navigate business and cultural considerations across Takedas global R&D locations 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: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $208,200.00 - $327,140.00 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 shortterm and/or longterm incentives. U.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. 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. Job Details Location: Boston, MA Worker Type: Employee Worker SubType: Regular Time Type: Full time Job Exempt: Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr