Global Patient Access Strategy Lead; Sr. Manager

Lead the development and advancement of Global Patient Access strategies across programs. Ensure strategies align with enterprise priorities, regulatory requirements, and product lifecycle needs, and support timely, compliant patient access globally. This role works with global and regional stakeholders to develop data-driven, technology-enabled strategies and support consistent execution across regions. This role reports into the Head of Global Patient Access Strategy & Operations.

This is a hybrid role based in Cambridge, MA.

• Develop and execute pre-approval access program strategies in partnership with Global Product Teams and Regional/LOC stakeholders
• Turn enterprise and portfolio priorities into actionable, scalable strategies that are consistent across geographies.
• Support the Global Patient Access Strategy & Operations operating model by providing training, tools, and communications, and improving processes for greater consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
• Use digital platforms, including One Patient Access, to support program execution, tracking, and performance visibility.
• Partner with systems teams to use data and analytics to improve program design and reporting, encourage adoption, and support continuous improvement and scalable delivery.
• Promote consistent, high-quality data across programs and ensure data handling is compliant.
• Represent Global Patient Access on global cross-functional teams and influence strategy, timelines, and execution decisions.
• Align Medical, Clinical, Regulatory, Supply, and Commercial teams to support coordinated program delivery.
• Support compliance with global regulatory requirements, internal policies, and standard operating procedures, including audit and inspection readiness.
• Monitor program budgets and resources and use awareness of global trends and best practices to inform continuous improvement.

Required:

• PhD, PharmD with approximately 3 or more years of relevant experience; master’s degree with approximately 6 or more years; or bachelor’s degree with approximately 8 or more years. Relevant experience is in clinical research or expanded access in the pharmaceutical industry or a Contract Research Organization (CRO).

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in a health science field, such as nursing, pharmacy, or public health.
• Experience managing expanded access programs.

Travel Requirements:

• Approximately 10% travel is required, including overnight and international travel to Takeda sites and meetings with external partners.

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.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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.

USA - MA
- Cambridge
- Kendall Square - 500

$ - $

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