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Job DescriptionPURPOSE
Provide national leadership in market access for the sales of all products. Develop and execute strategies that increasing sales, market share, profitability and productivity. Lobby for favorable policy environment and promote company image through partnership programs or policy cooperation to support China’s short, medium and long-term business development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively participate in executive-level discussions on all market access related strategies, tactics and initiatives to maximize profitability goals, and increase market share and productivity and measurable impact and value to the organization. Build strong relationships with external stakeholder (related government authority) to enhance the company image in the market place. Establish and maintain close rapport, networking and lobbying with national, provincial and priority city authorities to secure the successful implementation of China’s short, medium and long-term business plans. Influence government policy in pricing, reimbursement, bidding and healthcare reform trend through contribution to industry lobby efforts. Accurate policy interpretation and analysis delivery to related internal colleagues on timely. Lead and ensure good performance of the team on products access on both state and local level. Develop government policy lobby competency and strive for favorable policy environment shaping. Ensure close communication/cooperation with internal stakeholders on reimbursement / pricing / healthcare policy sharing, product access progress, government communication and crisis solving through SMART and other cross-functional cooperation. Formulate internal management regulations, SOP, financial budget to ensure the efficiency, alignment and compliance of department. Build an effective leadership team ensuring that each individual in a leadership role embraces the company way and instills a winning culture within the team. Ensure that all staff having sufficient training, management and resources to successfully reach their stretching targets.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
BU, KA , Commercial, Medical, Finance, Legal, Compliance
External
National and provincial HRSS/DRC/HFPC/Subordinate Associations
QUALIFICATIONS
Level of Education
Bachelor degree or above in medical or pharmaceutical
Working Experience in Relevant Field
More than 10 years government affairs or related working experience, with 5 years more in management capacity. MNC experience and background.
Professional Knowledge and Skills
- Strong public relationship skill
- Able to engage employees and external parties
- Interpersonal skill
- Communication skill
- Strong coordination skill
- Able to work under pressure
- Strategic planning
- Academic study
- Proactive
- Customer service oriented
- Good command of English in writing and verbal communication
- Very strong understanding of pharmaceutical market and trends
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or above in medicine or pharmaceutical sciences
- More than 10 years of government affairs or related experience
- At least 5 years of management experience
- Multinational corporation experience and background
- Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical market and industry trends
- Good command of English in written and verbal communication
- Strong public relations, interpersonal, communication, coordination, and strategic planning skills
- Ability to work under pressure and engage employees and external stakeholders
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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