Lead, Global Pricing, Oncology; Associate Director

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Lead, Global Pricing, Oncology (Associate Director)

Cambridge, MA

• Will lead the development of global pricing strategies and drive operational implementation across multiple launch and in-line assets for the Takeda Oncology Business Unit.
• As a leader in the Global Oncology Pricing Center of Excellence, this high‑visibility, high‑impact position is expected to apply industry‑leading strategic and operational capabilities to drive optimal decision‑making and inform key pricing decisions.
• Act and be recognized as subject‑matter expert, building trust in the function across the organization, focusing on pricing trends and insights, financial and operational rigor, and digital and AI innovation.
• Elevate the team beyond pricing, by leading key initiatives across stakeholders from countries, regions and global functions, serving as the go‑to person for financial assessments and strategic assumptions.

• Leverage strong analytical and financial capabilities to analyze complex pricing business cases, synthesizing into clear and robust recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Drive strong pricing and financial discipline through competitive pricing landscape and policy scenario analyses, analogue assessments and key pricing assumptions for in‑line, launch and early assets to inform price forecasting.
• Own key Global Pricing projects and processes for in‑line and pipeline brands to advance the strategic capabilities of the OBU and inform pricing and access decisions.
• Partner with the Global Value & Access Oncology team, with regional and local Country Access, Pricing and Finance leads to ensure data sharing and efficient management of price decisions and KPIs.
• Own key relationships with external Pricing vendors, providing business perspective and driving timely delivery of system enhancements; identify opportunities to advance capabilities, leverage AI and digital solutions, and manage implementation across geographies.
• High‑visibility, high‑impact role offering opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders in Takeda's global, regional and local Patient Value & Access Oncology teams across entire Oncology portfolio.
• Collaborate broadly and contribute to advancing ways of working through effective execution and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably within Business, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Master's degree or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry or consulting.
• Understanding of multiple pricing and reimbursement systems in key markets across regions.
• Excellent conceptual problem‑solving skills.
• Highly collaborative; manage multiple stakeholders across geographies.
• Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to translate business requirements into IT‑enabled solutions.
• Ad‑hoc international travel required (~5%).

• Previous experience within a global/regional role.
• Experience in Oncology.
• Knowledge or ability to learn the impact of international reference pricing, cross‑indication referencing and affordability considerations.
• Ability to assimilate pricing and reimbursement insights to inform future pricing decisions.

U.S. Base Salary Range: $ – $

• Short‑term and long‑term incentives.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid volunteer time off. Company holidays.
• Well‑being benefits.
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
• Up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

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