Director, Strategic Account Management - Midwest Region

Director, Strategic Account Management – Midwest Region

Takeda is seeking a Director of Strategic Account Management for the Midwest Region (North, South, and Central Dakota states, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin).

This role aligns regionally but has national influence across oncology accounts. It requires leading strategic account activities, fostering relationships, and driving Takeda Oncology's market presence.

• Develop and execute account‑level business plans for targeted GPO member accounts aligned with Takeda’s commercial goals.
• Identify contacts and understand key GPO stakeholders representing a broad range of functions and management levels.
• Lead activities of cross‑functional partners within targeted accounts and provide guidance on franchise‑specific opportunities.
• Leverage proactive methods to gather and demonstrate a thorough understanding of customer accounts, business models, financial dynamics, marketplace developments, competitive strategies, healthcare policy, and Takeda strategies.
• Assess key assigned regional and national oncology GPO clients, identify new opportunities, and build positive relationships.
• Through strategic engagement, position Takeda Oncology as a preferred partner for current and future portfolio initiatives.
• Work with internal matrix partners to deliver on company initiatives and priorities.
• Identify key business leaders and build long‑term relationships with healthcare decision‑makers.
• Develop strategies and plans for product/portfolio growth of key strategic accounts.
• Streamline engagements, identify opportunities, and maximize resources with strategic accounts.
• Build credibility through an in‑depth understanding of an account’s business, organization, external environment, and industry.
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and drive collaboration across matrix partners.
• Maintain fluency of the Takeda Oncology portfolio.
• Mentor individuals seeking development into Access Account Management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or related field with 10+ years of industry experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing Oncology Network Accounts/IDNs or specialty GPO accounts, including in‑office and medically integrated dispensing.
• Minimum 2 years prior experience as an Oncology Field Sales leader with proven ability to work within a matrix team to achieve business results.
• Minimum 3 years focused account‑management knowledge of oncology marketplace, access influencers, and community oncology driving value, access, and profitability.
• Strong customer orientation, account‑management expertise, resourcefulness, and strong networking skills.
• Ability to collaborate and lead cross‑functional teams while proactively identifying leading trends and channel dynamics to translate to impactful access programs for our brands.
• Value and access B2B experience desired.

Approximately 70% travel.

U.S. base salary range: $ – $ per year. Actual salary may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Eligible for short‑term and long‑term incentives, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, volunteer time, holidays, and wellness benefits.

Takeda is proud in 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 expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Minnesota – virtual (remote) (additional states: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin – all virtual).

Full‑time, Employee, Regular, Exempt.