Director, East Area DSAM Field Lead, US Oncology

About the Role

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 US Market Access and partner with commercial and operational functions to leverage PVA capabilities, optimize access, and drive cross‑functional collaboration.

• Lead a national field team of Directors Strategic Accounts (DSAMs) to execute on PVA priorities.
• Collaborate with internal matrix partners to deliver on company initiatives and priorities.
• Maintain 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.
• Lead 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 the optimal patient journey through a compelling value proposition for our products, including 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 of experience with responsibility for Oncology Network Accounts/IDNs or specialty GPO accounts and 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 the oncology marketplace, access influencers, and community oncology driving value, access, and profitability.
• Strong customer orientation and account management expertise, 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 into impactful access programs for our brands.

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

Remote – in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy (USA – KY – Virtual).

Base Salary Range: $ – $ (US, KY, Virtual). Salary may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location. Eligible for short‑term and long‑term incentives.

• Medical, dental, and 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
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires

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Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.