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Job Description

About the role:

As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. As part of the US Patient Advocacy & Engagement team you will report to Head of Patient Advocacy & Engagement and partner with US and Global cross-functional therapy area teams, as well as, Corporate Communications, Ethics & Compliance, and Legal.

How you will contribute:

• Cultivate enduring relationships with leading patient organizations to advance Takeda’s CRC (Colorectal Cancer) objectives.

• Drive an innovative, cross-functional approach to CRC community partnerships aligned with Takeda therapy area priorities, developing and implementing US and Global patient advocacy plans for CRC.

• Collaborate with patient community to generate patient-experience data that shapes clinical practice and advances access

• Ensure patients and caregivers’ voices are heard to further access and value-related objectives

• Partner with regional and country teams to accelerate sustainable access to innovation. Identify and disseminate CRC-related best practices to increase the impact of regional and country patient advocacy teams.

• Advance Takeda CRC-related priorities through compliant sponsorships and execution of program benefits.

• Hold accountability for the annual budget related to CRC patient advocacy initiatives.

• Compliantly demonstrate the value and impact of patient advocacy programs and sponsorships.

• Contribute to Global, regional, and country training programs for patient advocacy.

• Adhere to relevant internal policies and industry regulations.

• Advance other Oncology Business Unit (OBU), above brand, and Patient Advocacy imperatives as requested.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree is required; a graduate degree in a relevant area such as nursing, pharmacy, social work, public policy, or public health is preferred.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech company, including patient advocacy, government relations, R&D, marketing, market access, or an equivalent amount of experience in a patient, consumer, or professional association. Prior experience in oncology is preferred.

• In-depth understanding of the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industry is required.  Solid understanding of relevant regulations and guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA).

• Demonstrated ability to create buy-in and gain consensus and alignment across teams and individuals.

• Exceptional oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with experience engaging with senior leaders.

• Experience in working independently, often with tight timelines.

• Solid business acumen with the ability to direct and manage vendors to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.

• Strong budget management competencies and skills in successful negotiation.

• Consistently represents the company with the utmost level of professionalism with internal and external stakeholders.

Travel Requirement:

• Less than 25%

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