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Job Description

Role Objectives:

Set the strategy and goals for the Oncology Business Unit (BU), drive the implementation of access, commercial and medical strategy for the BU to ensure achievement of ambitious goals Lead all functions (e.g. marketing, sales, medical, market access, patient advocacy and insights & analytics) within the BU and own the full P&L.
Prepare the BU/ Division for future Oncology product launches.Develop a strong cross-functional team and ensure continuous development and professional growth of team membersBuild partnerships between Takeda, its customers & key stakeholders and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships to
drive Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business

Key Accountabilities:

Leadership:

Establish vision & people strategy for the teamEmbed & role model Takeda values, set the tone for team culture and develop cross-functional way of workingFoster open communication, invite feedback and lead through personal examplesProvide frequent coaching and mentoring to direct reports and talents to advance talent development, retention and succession for critical rolesDefine, communicate, embed and measure performance goals and
standards in line with BU objectivesDrive talent acquisition for the BU and establish Takeda as an employer
of choice within oncology for your LOC

Strategy & Planning:

Support organizational strategy development and ensure strategic needs of the local OBU are heard and fulfilled by above country teams (Region/Global) – clinical development/commercialTake full accountability of strategic decisions for the BU/ Division, locally (medical, market access, commercial etc.), while ensuring close collaboration within the Leadership teamLead the development and communication of local oncology strategy with your commercial, medical and pricing & market access etc. teamsDrive the implementation of the strategy incorporating PTRBEnsure resource allocation according to strategic focus areas and to allow for impactful executionManage company’s risk profile including local ‘code of practice’; identify and mitigate risks across BU that may impact TakedaEnsure ethics and compliance are embedded at all levels & activities within BUEstablish a financial plan for the entire BU/ Division, in alignment with overall financial planning process and in close co-operation with EUCAN/Global financial teamLay the groundwork in the BU for moving into new business areas in the future

Excellence in Execution:

Drive operational excellence for the BU/ Division (full ownership of P&L): set and own budget, targets and follow up performance and results for the BULead the development of access strategy including pricing and commercial schemes and leverage them to optimize P&LEnsure implementation & regular follow-up of cross-functional plans (e.g. key account management, KAM)Drive accountability of sales directors to establish standards and KPIs, define metrics and track progress and achievementProvide strategic guidance to Oncology Medical Director in medical activities (e.g. clinical trials, medical engagement activities) and oversee their implementationEnsure execution of lifecycle management locally and evidence generation to support local data needsPromote culture of learning & sharing/benchmarking with Oncology colleagues, and across the organization, to further advance ‘excellence in execution’

Customer & Stakeholder Relations:

Set the external stakeholder relationship strategy, together with relevant internal teams, and drive communication & interactions for your BUMaintain relationships with key customers, KOLs, and scientific societies as well as with payers, Industry associations and PAG representativesEnsure the team lives and demonstrates patient and customer-centricity, defined as listening to and meeting their needs and providing innovative patient- and customer-centric solutions.  Ensure that also in the team mindset the patient comes firstParticipate in key customer congresses and events for latest research updates, interactions with KOLs/HCPs and demonstrate Takeda’s presence in the field

Education and Experience:

University degree and/or other (as locally defined)Experience in leading cross-functional teams at local or regional level as well as managing and developing people managersProficiency in Key Account Management (KAM) modelExperience in managing a P&L or a responsibility for
a large budget and salesDemonstrated experience in developing value-adding ‘win-win’ solutions with external stakeholdersLaunch experience from a similar environment

Knowledge:

Strong knowledge of local oncology market, business model and local legislationDeep understanding of healthcare and reimbursement systems as well as treatment pathwaysTherapy and product area knowledge, as well as clinical data understanding

Locations

Toronto, Canada

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time