Senior Product Manager

Senior Product Manager (SPM), Congress & Conferences Job Description About the role: The Senior Product Manager (SPM), Congress & Conferences, will partner with the Dermatology Brand Marketing team on the planning, coordination, and execution of national congresses and regional conferences. This role ensures seamless logistics, effective communication with stakeholders, and the successful delivery of high-quality events that align with brand and organizational goals. You will report to the Associate Director, Customer Engagements & P2P Strategy. How you will contribute: Congresses/Conferences Support congress strategy, planning, and execution, including all aspects associated with defining engagement, organizing, planning, and post-event wrap-up. Contribute to the exhibit booth design, promotional materials, engagements, and scheduling/staffing needs. Develop creative briefs for agency partnership and ensure brand execution of messaging & strategy. Develop assets for regional conferences and act as a point of contact for the field sales team to assist in planning, processing, and execution. Secure sponsorships with associations and facilitate internal Letter of Agreement approval process with E&C and L for marketing strategies and tactics. Continually evaluate the effectiveness of key marketing tactics, making strategic recommendations to leadership on brand optimization. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Marketing, PRT, E&C, Meetings and Events, Field Sales) to communicate objectives, plans, and enhance operational excellence. Demonstrate ability to execute strategic and tactical plans under short timelines. Stay abreast of industry trends and competitive landscape to inform tactical ideas and opportunities. Performance Measurement: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the progress and process of program planning and execution. Attend routine status meetings with cross-functional partners, agencies, and Brand to review progress weekly. Work with the highest degree of professionalism and in accordance with Takeda's code of ethics and business conduct. Advisory Boards Support strategic planning and execution of advisory boards, including agenda development, stakeholder alignment, and post-event debriefs. Coordinate logistics and operations in partnership with Meetings & Events, ensuring seamless execution of in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats. Support the development and management of content for advisory board presentations, pre-reads, and discussion guides in collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners. Partner with Medical, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance to ensure all materials and engagements meet internal and external standards. Collaborate with agency partners by developing creative briefs and ensuring timely delivery of assets aligned with brand strategy and objectives. Facilitate speaker and advisor engagement, including contracting, onboarding, and communication of expectations and deliverables. Track and analyze insights gathered during advisory boards to inform brand strategy, medical planning, and future engagements. Monitor industry trends and competitive intelligence to inform advisory board topics and participant selection. Define and report on KPIs, including advisor engagement, insight quality, and impact on strategic decision-making. Demonstrate agility and professionalism in managing multiple priorities under tight timelines, in alignment with Takeda's code of ethics and business conduct. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree is required with a focus in Biology, Marketing, Strategy and/or Business Administration preferred. 5+ years of progressively responsible marketing or sales experience within the bio-pharmaceutical industry with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Congress and/or Advisory Board management. Experience working with congress and/or conference planning, training, asset development and execution. Work effectively with cross-functional teams with a proven ability to influence without authority. Strong analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills. Strong financial management and budgeting capabilities. Willingness to travel to occasional programs that could include overnight stays. High comfort level with emerging technologies, adaptability to digital tools, and openness to AI-enabled processes. Preferred: Experience in the Psoriasis (PsO) therapeutic market. New product launch experience. In-depth knowledge of buy-and-bill reimbursement models and payer dynamics. Skilled in complex biologics. 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. 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: Cambridge, Massachusetts U.S. Base Salary Range: $137,000.00 - $215,270.00 or $133,000.00 - $209,000.00 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 Massachusetts - Virtual Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type 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.