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Sr. Director, Head of PI & Neuromuscular Marketing

Cambridge, Massachusetts
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At Takeda, it's our people, our values and our culture that make us special. We share a sense of vocation and a desire to serve others that pulses through our entire organization. We're fortunate to be grounded in a history that gives us a long term perspective, the confidence to stick to what we believe in, and the humility to know we don't have all the answers.

We combine this outlook with an agility and tenacity to deliver for our patients that has fueled the growth of our business. But what really sets our company apart is something we call Patient Trust Reputation Business. It's the framework that enables us to translate our purpose and values into action. It's how we synchronize the diversity of our perspectives, strengths and expertise. And it’s what keeps our decision making tethered to what really matters.

Job ID R0177041 Date posted 04/16/2026 Location Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Job Description

About the Role

The Sr. Director, PI and Neuromuscular Marketing is the franchise marketing leader for Takeda’s Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) and Neuromuscular (NM) portfolio within the Plasma Derived Therapies / FTP Business Unit. The role is accountable for defining and executing integrated PI/NM brand strategies across HCP,patientand access channels to achieve market leadership,revenueand profitobjectivesin a complex rare‑disease environment. This position leads and develops a high‑performing team of HCP, consumer and cross‑functional marketers dedicated to PI and Neuromuscular brands, ensuring that strategies are insights‑driven, omnichannel and aligned with broader Immunology Franchise and FTP priorities. The Sr. Director ensures balanced accountability and strategy alignment across inline PI and Neuromuscular brands and pipelineassets,partneringwith asset and launch leads to harmonize positioning, messaging, resourceallocationand performance goals. The role is a key member of the Immunology Marketing Leadership Team, working closely with Sales, Market Access, Medical, Patient Services, Analytics and Global teams to ensure cohesive, compliant execution and to maximize impact for patients,HCPsand the business.

How You will Contribute

PI & Neuromuscular Franchise Strategy and Performance:

  • Lead the development and execution of integrated PI and Neuromuscular brand strategies across the portfolio, ensuring clear positioning, differentiated value propositions and competitive advantage in rare disease markets.

  • Own the annual brand and financial planning for PI/NM brands, including target setting, resourceallocationand performance tracking, in alignment with Immunology Franchise and FTP portfolio strategies.

  • Use an insights‑driven approach to develop and refine omnichannel HCP and patient strategies and tactics, partnering with Market Insights, Analytics &Insightsand field leadership to incorporate claims, market research, field, and digital data.

  • Monitor PI/NM brand performance, marketdynamicsand competitive landscape, recommending strategic and tactical shifts to achieveobjectivesand close performance gaps.

Pipeline Alignment:

  • Provide strategic marketing leadership across inline PI/NM brands and pipeline assets, ensuring balanced accountability, portfolio coherence and clear role definition between asset leads, launch leads and brand owners.

  • Partner with Global, Medical, Access, Clinical and Program Leadership to alignPipeline asset strategies with the overall PI/NM franchise vision,positioningand long‑range plans.

  • Ensure that launch plans forpipeline assetsare integrated into franchise brand plans and that dependencies,risksand cross‑brand trade‑offs are visible and actively managed, while leaving day‑to‑day launch ownership with designated asset/launch leads.

  • Champion a portfolio view of investments and resources across inline and pipeline PI/NM assets tooptimizeimpact, avoid duplication and support disciplined prioritization.

People Leadership and Team Development:

  • Lead, inspire and develop a team of PI/NM marketers (e.g., HCP, consumer, digital/access), fostering a high‑performance, inclusive culture that upholds Takeda values and prioritizes patient impact.

  • Set clearobjectivesand expectations for direct reports, coach on marketing excellence (strategy, execution, analytics, omnichannel), and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities to build next‑generation marketing leaders.

  • Ensure effective resource deployment across brands and key initiatives, managing trade‑offs and prioritization in line with franchise and portfolio goals.

Cross‑Functional Integration and Field Partnership:

  • Act as a strategic partner to PI and Neuromuscular Sales leadership, aligning brand strategies with sales execution, including targeting, messaging,incentivesand field tools.

  • Partner with Medical Affairs, Thought Leader Liaisons and Therapeutic Area Educators to ensure scientific and disease‑education strategies fully support PI/NM brandobjectivesand plans for assets.

  • Collaborate with Market Access and Access Marketing to shape access and reimbursement strategies, value propositions and pull‑through programs for the PI/NM portfolio and pipeline assets.

  • Ensure alignment with central functions (e.g., Digital & Diagnostic Marketing, Professional Engagement, Congress Planning) to deliver integrated programs and leverage BU‑wide capabilities.

Governance, Budget Management and Compliance:

  • Own the PI/NM marketing budgets, including planning, phasing,monitoringand optimization of spend across brands,channelsand major initiatives, ensuring disciplined stewardship of resources.

  • Ensure all strategies, materials and programs are in full alignment with Takeda Compliance, Legal and Regulatory requirements, leading PRT processes and fostering positive partnerships with reviewers.

  • Establish robust KPI frameworks and dashboards to track performance againstobjectivesacross the PI/NM portfolio and provide clear visibility into progress,risksand opportunities for leadership.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Required

  • Bachelor’s degreerequired; focusinBusiness, Marketing, LifeSciencesor related field preferred. 

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical/biotech marketing and/or related commercial functions, witha significant portionin specialty and/or rare disease markets. 

  • Demonstrated experience leading brand or franchise strategies across multiple products and indications, including responsibility for strategy development,executionand performance management. 

  • Provenpeopleleadership experience managing and developing marketing teams at Manager/Associate Director/Director level. 

  • Strongtrack recordin planning and supporting major launches orindicationexpansions in specialty or rare disease, in close collaboration with dedicated asset and launch leads. 

  • Deep understanding of the US healthcare ecosystem, including HCP dynamics, payer/access environment, distributionchannelsand rare disease patient journeys. 

  • Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into strategy; comfort with analytics, KPIs and ROI‑driven decision‑making. 

  • Preferred

  • MBA or other advanceddegree

  • Prior experience in Primary Immunodeficiency and/or Neuromuscular marketing or closely related franchises. 

  • Experience working in Immunology or Neurology contexts with complex omnichannel, professional engagement and patient strategies. 

  • Leadership &Behaviors

  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities,processes,and stakeholders in a matrixed environment. 

  • Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships across Sales, Medical, Access, Patient Services, Global and other functions;demonstratesan enterprise mindset. 

  • Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving innovation in marketing strategies, channelmixand ways of working, with a strong focus on patient and customer experience. 

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 withTakeda'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:

$212,000.00 - $333,190.00


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-term incentives. 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. 

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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