Associate Director, Field Marketing - MA and NY

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** Job Description*
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* About the Role:

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* The Associate Director, Field Marketing, is a field-based, customer-facing (non-sales) role and a key member of the Dermatology marketing team. (Supporting Massachusetts, New York and neighboring states). You will focus on cultivating and sustaining long-term relationships with current and emerging key opinion leaders (KOLs) in Psoriasis (PsO) across the U.S. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping and executing brand strategy by driving strategic partnerships, facilitating meaningful dialogue around the evolving treatment landscape, and positioning Takeda as a leader in PsO.

You will report to the Director, Head of HCP Engagements

** How you will contribute:*
* ** KOL Engagement*
* + Identify, cultivate, and maintain long-term relationships with national and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in the dermatology space.

+ Develop and execute strategic engagement plans aligned with brand objectives, serving as a subject matter expert (SME) in psoriasis disease management.

+ Ensure compliant, accurate, and balanced scientific communication during all interactions with external stakeholders.

+ Gather and analyze competitive intelligence (CI) to stay informed on KOL alignment, key geographic market drivers, influence points, and provider dynamics.

+ Act as a liaison between KOLs and Takeda's senior and executive leadership, facilitating strategic insights and collaborative opportunities

** Insight Generation*
* + Capture, document, and analyze customer and market insights to identify regional and national trends, informing strategic decisions by the brand team in preparation for market entry.

+ Share synthesized customer insights with cross-functional stakeholders, addressing key business questions to support marketing strategy, optimize resources, and develop tactics that drive brand performance.

+ Stay current on customer, competitive, and marketplace activities, and share these insights in a structured format with the broader team to inform brand planning and tactical execution.

** Advisory Boards*
* + Plan, develop, and execute advisory board meetings with KOLs to gather insights on disease management, treatment trends, and unmet medical needs.

+ Identify, recruit, and engage appropriate advisors based on therapeutic expertise, geographic representation, and strategic objectives

+ Execute advisory boards and consultant meetings to gather actionable insights that inform brand and disease state strategies in anticipation of organizational needs.

+ Facilitate post-meeting debriefs and lead the synthesis of insights into clear, actionable recommendations for internal teams

** Congress & Conferences*
* + Support the strategy, planning, and execution of national and regional congresses to advance the Dermatology brand and increase disease state awareness.

+ Attend national congresses and regional conferences within the assigned geographic area; synthesize key insights and share them compliantly with internal stakeholders.

+ Organize KOL engagement opportunities related to congresses in collaboration with colleagues and leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

+ Facilitate post-congress debrief sessions to evaluate outcomes and refine future engagement strategies

** P2P Engagements*
* + Lead partnerships with field leadership within the assigned geography to optimize and effectively execute marketing strategies.

+ Identify and prioritize key educational needs and opportunities within target markets, and initiate programs to address these gaps.

+ Support the identification and development of the speaker bureau, maintaining appropriate communication with members to ensure alignment on disease education and brand messaging.

** Cross-functional Partnership*
* + Serve as a strategic bridge between internal teams (Commercial, Field Sales, Key Accounts, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Leadership) and external thought leaders to ensure alignment and collaboration.

+ Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure all professional engagement activities are compliant, well-organized, and strategically aligned.

+ Demonstrate a proven ability to thrive in a cross-functional, collaborative environment, effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and lead initiatives without formal authority.

** Minimum Requirements/

Qualifications:

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* + Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Biology, Marketing, Strategy, or Business Administration.

+ 10+ years of progressive experience in marketing or sales within the biopharmaceutical industry, including a minimum of 3 years in Key Opinion Leader…