Director, West Area DSAM Field Lead, US Oncology

Director, West Area DSAM Field Lead, US Oncology

As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: "We aspire to cure cancer." Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. As part of the Patient Value Access team, you will report to the Vice President U.S. Market Access and partner with commercial and operational functions.

• Leverage PVA capabilities to optimize access and drive cross‑functional collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to establish collaborative relationships with population health decision makers (PHDMs) to enable access for our portfolio and enhance the patient journey within our areas of interest.
• Leverage expert‑level knowledge of the increasing complexity of cancer care—including reimbursement policy, care delivery trends and competitive landscape—to inform and shape our commercial strategy.

• Lead a national field team of Directors Strategic Accounts (DSAMs) to execute on the PVA priorities.
• Collaborate with internal matrix partners to deliver on company initiatives and priorities.
• Have established relationships within key oncology customer segments including community accounts and networks with medically integrated dispensing, oncology pathways, IDNs, institutional and academic cancer centers, and Oncology GPOs.
• Accountable for leading the cross‑functional development and tracking of SAM team strategic account plans, performance reporting, organizational collaboration, stakeholder relationship management, and talent development.
• Align brand priorities with customer priorities to enable access and a patient journey through a compelling value proposition for our products—clinical and economic data, disease state information, coverage information, and other relevant data.
• Enable optimal access through account engagement to understand processes, protocol development and current placement of Takeda oncology products on pathway and/or within EMR/Order sets/Formulary.
• Identify and execute ways to enhance organizations’ oncology partnerships and execute pull‑through activities to support PVA and brand strategies.
• Demonstrate leadership across stakeholder organizations to establish and enhance the value of Takeda Oncology beyond its products.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or related field with 10+ years industry experience.
• 3+ years experience with responsibility for Oncology Network Accounts/IDNs or specialty GPO accounts with knowledge of in‑office and medically integrated dispensing.
• 3+ years prior experience as an Oncology Field Sales leader with proven ability to work within a matrix team environment to achieve business results.
• 5+ years focused account management knowledge of oncology marketplace, access influencers, and community oncology driving value, access, and profitability.
• Strong customer orientation and account management expertise and are resourceful with strong networking skills; value and access B2B experience desired.
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead cross‑functional teams while proactively identifying leading trends and channel dynamics to translate to impactful access programs for our brands.

• 70% travel, including weekend travel for conferences as necessary.

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 inspires and empowers you to grow through life‑changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide.

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

California - Virtual

$174,500 - $274,230

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term and/or long‑term incentives. They may also…