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Job DescriptionTerritory and Key Account Management
Take full accountability for the in-market sales volume and growth rate of the territory in charge across all channels and customers.
Identify key customers, growth drivers within the territory in charge and develop actionable plan to grow the territory in alignment with Vaccine BU strategy and brand plan.
Develop Joint Corporation Plan (JCP) with key customers (Key vaccine distributors, other assigned key accounts within the territory in charge).
Build and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with customers and partners, understanding their unique needs and delivering tailored solutions with excellence.
Work closely with the other peers in Field force, brand team, brand activator and medical (MSL) to ensure One-Takeda image and One voice to KOLs and HCPs across channels nationwide.
Stakeholder Engagement and Management
Be the key contact point who organizes two-way communication between the company and clients to information sharing and tight cooperation in products deployment to the market. This includes product knowledge and information training, product availability management, activities planning at HCOs/vaccination centers, etc.
Identify key stakeholders in territory in charge to engage with and work closely with all internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute strategic plans for key accounts that will be aligned with overall Takeda Vaccine business and brand strategy.
Serve as the primary commercial contact for key external stakeholders including KOLs, HCPs, HCOs, CDCs, hospitals, Institutes, and vaccination centers.
Collaborate closely with Strategic Planner, Activation team and MSL on strategic accounts planning and customer engagement initiatives both nationwide and region focused.
Ensure consistent and compliant communication across all customer touchpoints aligning with Takeda-ism.
Commercial Performance Excellence
Execute excellent commercial engagement activities as per Joint Corporation Plan.
Provide HCPs and decision makers of hospital/ vaccination centers with on time and accurate data and information about product of Takeda and objection handling.
Coordinate efficiently with internal cross functions to provide accurate information on time and to customers’ queries about product data and evidence, supply and demand, scientific engagement activities from Marketing, Medical and Commercial team and PV related matters.
Provide Field force leaders with accurate monthly forecast of In-market-sales and in-arm data.
Collect e-consent of HCPs for omnichannel engagement activities
Manage tender of public customers in the assigned territory
Ensure zero % of non-compliance for all activities and materials in execution.
Market Intelligence & Business Insights
Stay abreast of market information and market trend (including updated news on regulation related to our business, customer insights, market insights, performance of territory and keep track in-arm data of our product, etc.) and provide on-time feedback and inputs to field force leaders, Marketing and Medical team that contribute to brand planning, JCP and impactful scientific engagement with HCPs.
Make decisions, build plans and activities based on data-driven
AI & Digital Competency Requirements:
To thrive in this role, candidates must demonstrate capabilities in leveraging digital tools and AI-driven insights to enhance performance and decision-making.
AI Awareness & Adaptability, Customer Engagement via Digital Channels.
Experience with digital platforms such as Veeva CRM, Power BI or similar tools.
Comfortable working with automated reporting systems and digital engagement platforms.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated ability to use digital tools and AI-driven insights to improve performance and decision-making
- Ability to engage customers through digital channels
- Experience with Veeva CRM, Power BI, or similar tools
- Comfort working with automated reporting systems and digital engagement platforms
- Ability to manage key accounts, stakeholders, commercial plans, forecasts, and public-customer tenders
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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