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Global Commercial Lead, IGAN

Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Job Level: Senior
Travel: Minimal (if any)

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Job ID R0151754 Date posted 05/12/2025 Location Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Job Description

Global Commercial Lead, IgAN indication

As Senior Director, you lead the IgAN indication of our promising pipeline CD-38 program in development in multiple indications

Be the single commercial point of accountability on this indication
Create and evolve the TPP, input in the clinical development plan, protocol and integrated evidence plan in support of TPP
Work in close collaboration with the other indications leads to maximize the overall Franchise

Maximize the value of the asset in IgAN by shaping the development of the global commercialization strategy. Generate actionable market and patient insights for priority market to uncover needs and inform strategy and ensure continuous scanning of competitive landscape and market dynamics evolution to refine strategy as needed.

Translate the asset’s leading science into product strategies, uniquely positioning our organization to improve patients’ outcomes and contribute to Takeda’s growth. Ensure country-level engagement on the commercial strategy, launch excellence, and competitive preparation

Lead a fully integrated cross-functional team and work in close partnership with regions and key countries to develop the optimized cross-functional global launch plan

Lead the development of fully integrated cross-functional plan to ensure organizational readiness, access across regions and succesful launch
Partner with insights and analytics team, finance team and regions to support the development of long and medium range plan and appropriate resource allocation to support best in class launch preparation
Support all relevant sub-teams and input into their deliverables as needed

Lead growth initiatives that enable a successful launch and future life-cycle management

Serve as brand champion
Establish global brand identify, campaign and key messages with view for others indications
Define and implement growth driving marketing initatives
This leader is the first Global Brand Leader for this indication and will play a critical role in establishing the brand strategy and preparing the regions/LOCs for launch success

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise(Breadth and depth of knowledge, application and complexity of technical knowledge)

Seasoned marketer with in-line brand experience required (local or global)
Launch experience required (local or global)
Knowledge and experience with digital engagement among patients and HCPs
Business acumen, with a strong appreciation for cross-cultural and cross-functional differences
Ability to understand and interpret medical information; working knowledge of evidence based medicine

Leadership(Vision, strategy and business alignment, people management, communication, influencing others, managing change)

Strong organizational skills and managing up and down
Learning agility, curiosity (aptitude for new technologies)
Adaptable to and comfortable with change on personal and organizational level
Demonstrable ability to present to large groups; able to translate complex data into actionable and simple messages
Listening and understanding skills; ability to comprehend stakeholders’ points of view

Decision-making and Autonomy(The capacity and authority to make organizational decisions, autonomy in decision-making, complexity of decisions, impact of decisions, problem-solving)

Accountability and ownership; able to take calculated risk and allow others to take initiative
Collaborative problem-solver, confident to share his/her ideas with all levels of management
Seeks management approval prior to committing resources or making irreversible decision
Good judgment and decision-making skills, with demonstrated evidence-based approaches
Able to challenge appropriately the status quo and provide alternative solutions
Team player, creating atmosphere of trust; helping others to learn and grow; actively seeking feedback

Interaction(The span and nature of one’s engagement with others when performing one’s job, internal and external relationships)

Build and foster meaningful relationships and interactions with cross-functional team members, including region/LOCs
Interaction with KOL, HCP and patient groups
Working across geographic and cultural boundaries
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously

Innovation

Energy and drive – entrepreneurial spirit
Sufficient understanding of medical science to interpret data and to draw conclusions; working knowledge of evidence-based medicine

Complexity

High complexity: multiple products with multiple indications with expected competition
Able to think outside the box
Working across cultures – recognizing different business, clinical and legal practices; keeping compliance with Takeda’s values and SOP

Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in marketing/business or life sciences required; advanced degree is a plus
12-14 years pharma experience; specific experience in therapeutic area or rare disease is a plus
Excellent communication/influencing skills
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

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:

$208,200.00 - $327,140.00

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-termincentives. 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.

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Locations

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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