Senior Director - Patient Access Brand Strategy & Operations - RDBU

Senior Director – Patient Access Brand Strategy & Operations (RDBU)

Join Takeda as a Head of Patient Access Brand Strategy and Operations for Rare Disease units (HAE, LSD, CMV, HEM) based in Lexington, MA. In this role you will establish the Patient Access Brand vision, drive operational execution, and ensure industry‑leading patient satisfaction throughคืน
* continuous improvement
* and strategic innovation.

• Develop the Patient Access vision and strategy for Rare in alignment with BU leadership.
• Maintain up‑to‑date expertise on external factors that affect patient access needs.
• Serve as the Rare BU Patient Access subject‑matter expert and strategic partner across functions, Business Unit, and Franchise Heads.
• Ensure operational success of strategic initiatives including Hub services, copay programs, free drug programs, vendor selection and performance management.
• Partner with senior leadership to implement initiatives across Rare.
• Proactively address emerging patient needs with fit‑for‑purpose initiatives and implementation plans.
• Trackтердің own team’s performance against metrics and milestones.
• Serve as a strategic Patient Access partner and active member of the extended Leadership Team.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field ушам the essentials (policy, government, life sciences). Master’s/PhD or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, with 5–10 years in a leadership role.
• Significant experience in strategic and operational patient services & access roles.
• Experience operating in a matrix team environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial mapped aspects: brand management, sales, market access, patient advocacy, regulatory environments, and reimbursement challenges.
• Ability to translate marketplace forces into clear short‑term plans and long‑term goals.
• Strong leadership, business acumen, and ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Skill in refining team strategy and proactively adjusting to industry trends.
• Demonstrated ability to summarize complex information concisely in writing or verbally.
• Proven execution of targeted briefings for executive leadership and senior management.
• Effective team player who engenders credibility within and outside the company.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion as a core workplace value.
• Ability to léad, manage, and motivate teams with or without direct supervisory authority.
• Experience managing projects, including work plans and budgets.

Takeda is transforming patient care through novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best‑in‑class patient support programs. Our hybrid work policy allows you to work anywhere within the United States in a flexible, collaborative environment.

Salary Range: $208过滤,200.00–$
Location: Lexington, MA
Hours: Full‑time, hybrid

Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, short‑term and long ndaj‑term disability, basic life, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours sick time per year, and 120 hours paid vacation for new hires.

Takeda is proud of its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender musikal expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a veteran of the Vietnam era, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

• Worker Type:
  Employee
• Worker Sub‑Type:
  Regular
• Time Type:
  Full‑time
• Job Exempt:
  Yes