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Job DescriptionLocation: Based in Taipei, Taiwan
About the role:
The Market Access Lead is responsible for overseeing the market access activities within the organization. This role focuses on pricing strategy, access strategics and implementation. By leading a team and providing strategic guidance, this role contributes to the organization's market access initiatives.
Key Responsibilities and Qualifications
* Lead the execution of market access strategies at country level and secure optimal and sustainable access to Takeda’s portfolio.
* Proficient in pharmaceutical marketing, crafting and implementing strategies independently
* Conduct pricing research and strategy, including competitor analysis and network cost/pricing.
* Expertise in NHI system, handling complex situations and providing guidance
* Manages complex pricing governance independently and makes process improvement recommendations
* Expert in budget impact analysis, healtheconomic analysis and coaching others on techniques
* Skilled in influencing, applying advanced techniques in complex situations and coaching others
* Advanced writing ability, crafting content for various complex scenarios and mentoring others
* Executes advanced interpersonal communications, coaches others, and anticipates needs
* Lead and mentor a team of professionals, providing strategic guidance and training
* Manage projects, budgets, schedules, and performance standards, engaging with internal and external stakeholders
* Advanced consulting skills, capable of handling complex situations and alignments with stakeholders
* Proficient in managed care, applying knowledge in complex situations and advising on practices
* Fluency in English is required while proficiency in Mandarin is strongly preferred
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in Market Access, preferably with additional cross-functional expertise in areas such as Marketing or Medical Affairs.
* Strong understanding of multinational pharmaceutical companies, including organizational structures, business operations, and decision-making processes.
* Prior people management and leadership experience is preferred.
* Master's degree or above in a healthcare or life sciences-related discipline, such as Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, or other relevant fields.
* Therapeutic area experience in Immunology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Hematology, Psychiatry, or Neurology is highly desirable.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Domestic and oversea travel upon business needs
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.
Empowering our people to shine:
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.
LocationsTaipei, TaiwanWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
Skills Required
- Minimum 10 years of experience in market access
- Fluency in English
- Master’s degree or higher in healthcare or life sciences, such as Pharmacy, Medicine, or Biomedical Sciences
- Expertise in pharmaceutical marketing, pricing strategy, NHI systems, managed care, budget impact analysis, and health economic analysis
- Strong understanding of multinational pharmaceutical company structures, operations, and decision-making processes
- Ability to manage market access projects, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships
- Proficiency in Mandarin
- Cross-functional experience in Marketing or Medical Affairs
- Prior people management and leadership experience
- Therapeutic area experience in Immunology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Hematology, Psychiatry, or Neurology
Takeda Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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