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Job DescriptionOBJECTIVES / PURPOSE
• Lead and orchestrate a cross-functional account team to deliver the territory account plan.
• Grow revenue and market share and meet or exceed targets by tailoring resources and engagement to a deep understanding of customer needs and local context.
• Maintain expert-level disease/therapy, product, competitor and ecosystem knowledge; capture and share insights and flex channels to maximise customer engagement.
• Act as a budget holder, making sound business decisions that benefit patients and the company while adhering to all applicable codes, laws and internal policies
ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Build integrated account plans aligned to brand and access strategies; set clear objectives, KPIs and regular review cycles.
• Develop deep account and stakeholder maps; identify decision pathways and influence points across the ecosystem.
• Track performance, risks and opportunities; adjust tactics dynamically and lead the account team to deliver outcomes.
• Conduct peer-to-peer-like engagements with HCPs (including balanced scientific discussions) to align on shared objectives.
• Uncover underlying customer motivations; capture them accurately in CRM and use them to tailor subsequent interactions and content.
• Demonstrate resilience, assertiveness and persistence to overcome access barriers with busy specialists who have long-standing competitor relationships.
• Question entrenched treatment norms and highlight unmet needs using patient-centric storytelling that differentiates the brand and drives consideration.
• Proactively tailor content, cadence and channel to each HCP's preferences, deploying the optimal mix of face-to-face, real-time virtual and omnichannel tactics.
• Use CRM and AI-enabled tools to prioritise accounts, plan interactions and adapt quickly based on data; produce measurable engagement/outcome reports.
• Systematically capture, structure and share field insights; translate them into next-best-actions and account strategy updates.
• Leverage dashboards and analytics to refine targeting, optimise resource allocation and focus on the highest-value opportunities.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business or a related field (Master's/MBA desirable).
• Solid of pharmaceutical/specialty sales or key account management experience.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and orchestrate cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Strong knowledge of the relevant therapeutic area and the local healthcare and reimbursement system.
• Account planning, negotiation, analytical, omnichannel and CRM skills.
• Fluency in the local language and good command of English; full compliance and ethical mindset.
• Role-models Takeda's six culture pillars: Patient-Centric, People-Minded, Respectful & Collaborative, Decision Effectiveness, Performance Culture and Enterprise Orientation.
LocationsDubai, UAEWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field
- Pharmaceutical or specialty sales experience
- Key account management experience
- Ability to lead through influence and orchestrate cross-functional teams without formal authority
- Strong knowledge of the relevant therapeutic area and local healthcare and reimbursement system
- Account planning, negotiation, analytical, omnichannel, and CRM skills
- Fluency in the local language
- Good command of English
- Compliance-focused and ethical mindset
- Master's degree or MBA
Takeda Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Takeda and has not been reviewed or approved by Takeda.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement is described as notably strong, combining a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match with an additional company contribution that scales with age and service. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further supports long-term wealth building.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave for all parents, substantial adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and robust caregiver resources (backup care and Maven family-forming support) are emphasized as core strengths. These offerings create a comprehensive safety net for a range of family situations.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (nationwide PPO/HSA and regional HMOs), employer HSA funding, and integrated mental-health and well-being programs signal depth in coverage. Preventive care is covered in-network, and plan choices by state expand access.
Takeda Insights
What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world. We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts. Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives. Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
Why Work With Us
We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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