Head of Affordability & Innovative Access, AE, Beijing/Shanghai
Beijing, ChinaBeijing, China| Shanghai, China
Job ID R0173572 Category Commercial Subcategory Market Access,Market Access Business Unit Global Portfolio Division Job Type Full timeBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
PURPOSE
Lead the strategy, design, and execution of Takeda’s affordability programs to improve eligible patient access and support sustainable brand growth. This role is accountable for developing innovative commercial insurance projects for targeted brands and for driving Takeda brands’ adoption by commercial health insurance products, working in close partnership with central and regional Market Access, Brand Teams, Medical, Legal/Compliance, Finance, and external partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Affordability & Innovative Commercial Insurance Project Strategy and Delivery
- Define the affordability strategy across targeted brands, aligned to Takeda’s patient-first principles, market access strategy, and brand objectives.
- Lead end-to-end innovative commercial insurance project design and optimization, including:
- eligibility criteria and patient journey
- application/enrollment processes and documentation standards
- benefit structure (e.g., co-pay support, bridge support where appropriate)
- service model (in-house vs. vendor), operating SOPs, and governance
- Ensure related projects are built with clear medical, ethical, legal, and compliance guardrails, including transparent communications and audit-ready documentation.
- Establish program governance: decision rights, budget controls, approvals, issue escalation, and periodic program review.
2) Commercial Health Insurance Adoption & Access Enablement
- Develop and execute strategies to increase inclusion/adoption of Takeda targeted brands in commercial health insurance products, in collaboration with Market Access and Brand teams.
- Support negotiations and implementation planning with insurers and relevant stakeholders.
3) Monitor commercial insurance policy trends and market dynamics and translate insights into actionable access and affordability plans.
- Monitor private insurance policy and market trends
- Support IDL listing of targeted brands
4) Analytics, Performance Management, and Continuous Improvement
- Define and track KPIs (coverage, utilization etc).
- Build dashboards and business reviews for leadership; identify risks and implement corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement through process redesign, digitization, and simplification of internal process and external project design.
Leadership & People Management
- Build and lead a high-performing affordability solutions team.
- Coach and develop team capability in program design, payer engagement support, vendor management, and analytics.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and ethical decision-making.
QUALIFICATIONS
Level of Education
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Working Experience in Relevant Field
Over 10 years of experience in commercial insurance/ affoardability solution within the pharmaceutical industry.
Professional Knowledge and Skills
- Proven track record designing and scaling PAPs/copay or similar affordability programs and working with external vendors under SLAs.
- Understanding of commercial health insurance product mechanics and stakeholder decision-making: working experience in commercial health insurance company is preferred.
- Strong grasp of compliance and data privacy expectations.
- Strong project/program management skills; ability to lead in a matrixed environment.
