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Associate Director, HCP Marketing (GI Rare – EoE)
Lexington, MassachusettsAt Takeda, it's our people, our values and our culture that make us special. We share a sense of vocation and a desire to serve others that pulses through our entire organization. We're fortunate to be grounded in a history that gives us a long term perspective, the confidence to stick to what we believe in, and the humility to know we don't have all the answers.
We combine this outlook with an agility and tenacity to deliver for our patients that has fueled the growth of our business. But what really sets our company apart is something we call Patient Trust Reputation Business. It's the framework that enables us to translate our purpose and values into action. It's how we synchronize the diversity of our perspectives, strengths and expertise. And it’s what keeps our decision making tethered to what really matters.
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Job Description
About the role:
Join Takeda as an Associate Director, HCP Marketing (GI Rare) where you will be responsible for designing, delivering, and refining unbranded and branded Health Care Provider (HCP) marketing materials that drive the business. As part of the GI Rare Brand Team, you will accomplish this through collaboration and strategic discussion with the end goal always being to win for patients.
How you will contribute:
Help refine core brand message architecture and positioning statement to ensure alignment with franchise's strategic priorities
Partner closely with Insights & Analytics to distill insights, validate business opportunities, optimize marketing mix, and monitor ROI of individual tactics
Leverage brand insights to inform segmentation, channel mix preferences, and targeting of HCPs
Identify critical design elements for initiatives/ promotions designed to inspire desired Health Care Provided (HCP) behavior change
Optimize HCP marketing materials across both non-personal and personal to inspire meaningful provider behavior change
Make strategic choices when prioritizing & commissioning tactics from relevant cross-functional partners
Manage multiple agencies from strategic brief ideation through to delivery, including successful management of project budgets and timelines
Collaborate closely with HCP Marketing peers to realize marketing synergies across KOL engagement, conference activities, P2P programming, and omnichannel experience
Partner consistently with Sales and other relevant functions to improve the journey for patients with EoE
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
8+ years experience with increasing responsibilities in sales, marketing or related function, with at least 4 years of dedicated experience in marketing; desired experience in launches, GI, or Rare disease
Demonstrated ability to positively influence coworkers toward common goals, foster collaboration, and enable teamwork; Ability to help set priorities, develop roles and responsibilities, and manage external partners
Ability to assess strengths and weaknesses of team members and provide suggestions for improvement; established leadership traits with an ability to mentor junior team members, collaborate effectively, and positively influence decisions
Deep understanding of the brand/franchise, the pharmaceutical industry, and how to effectively engage HCPs; ability to make sound business decisions by having a strong understanding about business, finance and risks/benefits of decisions
Extensive experience in marketing strategy and tactic design with an ability to communicate ideas to internal colleagues and external partners
Broad-based HCP Marketing knowledge from non-personal (e.g., designing/running a CRM program) to field sales (e.g., managing deployment of an asset to iPads)
Capable of leveraging data and analytics to distill insights and drive data-based decision making
Preferred:
MBA or MSc/PhD
Experience in GI or Rare therapeutic areas
Experience working on a product launch
What Takeda can offer you:
Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
Family Planning Support
Flexible Ways of Working
Tuition reimbursement
More about us:
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.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
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.
For Location:
Lexington, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:
$149,100.00 - $234,300.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
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.
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Full timeTakeda walks the talk. When we say we value patients, trust, reputation and business – in that order – we mean it. The openness of Leadership, from Christophe to Ramona and others…it trickles down.
Barbara O. - Finance
There are endless opportunities for people in science-related fields at Takeda. This is a company that focuses on the patients and their employees.
Tamara D. - Director, US Field Medical, GI
Patient centricity and the fact that we make decisions based on how they will impact the patient, trust, reputation and business – in that order – is what keeps me here. That is always steady.
Jill E. - Medical Affairs
It's comforting to know I have flexibility when it comes to managing my schedule and my family, especially through COVID. This flexibility gave me the time and capacity I needed to care of all of my responsibilities.
Tony P. - Managed Markets
I am overwhelmingly thrilled with Takeda's leadership, the care through COVID, and the decision making framework that prioritizes the patient, trust, reputation and business – in that order. It's all about building trust and honoring our commitments.
Dayna F. - Director, IG Community Support
The people here are fantastic. Everyone has been wonderful. The opportunities at Takeda are enormous. I don’t know why you would go anywhere else, incredible support system, everything a professional could ask for.
David M. - Sales
I love the fact that I am empowered to do what is right and what I need to do. If you are a person who likes to make decisions and be accountable and responsibile for your actions, this is the right company for you. If you want a company that cares for its employees, Takeda is a great fit for you.
Kristen H. - US Medical
Takeda walks the talk. When we say we value patients, trust, reputation and business – in that order – we mean it. The openness of Leadership, from Christophe to Ramona and others…it trickles down.
Barbara O. - Finance
There are endless opportunities for people in science-related fields at Takeda. This is a company that focuses on the patients and their employees.
Tamara D. - Director, US Field Medical, GI
Patient centricity and the fact that we make decisions based on how they will impact the patient, trust, reputation and business – in that order – is what keeps me here. That is always steady.
Jill E. - Medical Affairs
It's comforting to know I have flexibility when it comes to managing my schedule and my family, especially through COVID. This flexibility gave me the time and capacity I needed to care of all of my responsibilities.
Tony P. - Managed Markets
I am overwhelmingly thrilled with Takeda's leadership, the care through COVID, and the decision making framework that prioritizes the patient, trust, reputation and business – in that order. It's all about building trust and honoring our commitments.
Dayna F. - Director, IG Community Support
The people here are fantastic. Everyone has been wonderful. The opportunities at Takeda are enormous. I don’t know why you would go anywhere else, incredible support system, everything a professional could ask for.
David M. - Sales
I love the fact that I am empowered to do what is right and what I need to do. If you are a person who likes to make decisions and be accountable and responsibile for your actions, this is the right company for you. If you want a company that cares for its employees, Takeda is a great fit for you.
Kristen H. - US Medical
Takeda walks the talk. When we say we value patients, trust, reputation and business – in that order – we mean it. The openness of Leadership, from Christophe to Ramona and others…it trickles down.
Barbara O. - Finance
Working at Takeda
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Innovation
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Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024. -
Work-Life
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Empowerment
Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.
What we believe in
Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.
Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.
We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.
Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.
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Perseverance
We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives
Patient
Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.
People
Create an exceptional people experience.
Planet
Protect our planet.
Data & Digital
Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.
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