Head of Global Oncology Products, Pipeline and Strategy

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Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

• The Head of Global Oncology Products, Pipeline and Strategy is an important and highly strategic role in the organization, responsible for understanding the oncology market and leading the global growth strategy for Takeda oncology by:
  • Ensuring optimal commercialization for the oncology products in early, mid and late development phases
  • Leading mid/late-stage business development search and evaluation team
  • Leading strategy for marketed portfolio of global medicines
     
• The role will have responsibility for delivering global strategies, plans and tools for assets spanning the full oncology pipeline, and will lead the functions of global marketing, new product planning, and global insights, forecasting and analytics.  S/he will also make strategic decisions on the evaluation and prioritization of the Oncology portfolio as well as work closely with Business Development to identify and evaluate potential in-licensing and/or acquisition opportunities.
• The role is a member of the Takeda Oncology Leadership Team, alongside whom s/he will shape the strategic direction of the business unit, aligning its resources and talent to achieve long-term growth.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee the development and execution of global commercial strategies, plans and programs, both short and long term in alignment with business strategy. Direct the Global Marketing organization including developing and managing budgets, developing and refining policies and procedures; and managing, mentoring and developing talent.
• Lead, develop, and execute global brand strategy that includes identification of key market issues, critical success factors for the brands, brand positioning and messaging including competitive strategies and global marketing tactics.
• Lead lifecycle planning activities including long term competitive planning.
• Provide strategic executive level support for setting performance goals and metrics and collaborating with the Oncology leadership team to ensure the brands meet or exceed their profit, financial and market share growth objectives.
• Establish and lead the cross-functional development and global brand teams to ensure commercial readiness, worldwide regulatory filings and approvals, marketing global strategic alignment, global brand positioning and life cycle management.
• Identify global market research needs, align on market research plans with Commercial Operations, and translate competitive intelligence into insights, product strategies and forecasting assumptions.
• Lead the Global Oncology Business with confidence and passion, and continually reinforce company values and culture. Maintain effective internal communications, foster teamwork, and be a constant source of inspiration and strong leadership to the organization. 
• Collaborate with Regions, LOCs, R&D, corporate functions and other countries and regions on key initiatives that affect the Local and Global OBU Business.
• Drive the growth of the Global OBU Businesses by establishing sales goals for existing products, successfully launching new products, and supporting strategic partnerships.
• Develop and implement commercial innovations and best practices throughout the organization. Be an effective change leader and continuously build capabilities. 
• Supports and advises the OBU Leadership Team in preparing for and leading through organizational change, ensures clarity and understanding and commitment of stakeholders.
• Advise and collaborate with OBU leaders in countries and globally to support continuous improvement and