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Job Description

About the role:

The Associate Director, PI HCP Marketing will lead all nonpersonal and digital promotion efforts for Takeda’s primary immunodeficiency (PI) portfolio and serve as the marketing lead for new therapy and device launches. You will also lead marketing efforts for new products, indications, and devices, in close partnership with other marketing counterparts, the franchise marketing team, U.S. medical affairs, managed markets, patient services and global. You will report to Director, Immunodeficiency HCP Marketing Lead.

How you will contribute:

Key contributor on the Immune Deficiency Marketing Team responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies and programs that best position Takeda’s primary immunodeficiency (PI) portfolio of brands for market leadership

Using an insights-driven approach, develop and execute a comprehensive Omnichannel marketing plan that competitively positions Takeda brands favorably to key audiences

Oversee HCP Digital NPP strategy, channel selection, and tactical execution to ensure the delivery of impactful and engaging content

Encourage innovation and experimentation to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market landscape

Own and drive the PI portfolio strategy and oversee the creation and implementation of key portfolio resources for HCPs

Serve as the marketing lead and drive marketing activities for new products, indications, and devices

Use analytics to measure the impact and effectiveness of strategies, tactics, and brand communications

Partner with agencies, franchise teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure the effective execution of brand strategies and tactics

Effectively work with and manage external vendors and agency partners

Ensure all resources and programming are in alignment with Takeda Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory requirements

Support the management and monitoring of the PI HCP marketing budget

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred

7+ years of US commercial pharmaceutical experience required

Knowledge and experience of working in a marketing role in specialty and/or rare disease preferred

HCP brand marketing experience required

Digital marketing experience required

Expertise in the development and execution of multi-channel marketing programs (print, in-office, non-personal, and digital) preferred

Agency management experience (briefing/execution/budgetary oversight) required

Must have in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing and sales

Strong communication and presentation skills required

Use data-driven insights to refine and improve results continuously

Strong analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills required

Will collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams

Ability to travel as required, ~20%

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:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

U.S. Base Salary Range:

149,100.00 - 234,300.00

The 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-term incentives. 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.

LocationsUSA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

Yes