
Commercial Lead GI
Helsinki, UusimaaThe Europe & Canada (EUCAN) Business unit supports Takeda's mission at a regional level and as the leader in rare diseases and specialty care, we champion better health and a brighter future for patients, healthcare providers and our people.
Across the EUCAN BU, patients come first in every decision we make. We develop strategic partnerships which deliver value for society and create a culture within which our people can thrive and reach their full potential.
Our mission is to empower and enable our people to fulfill their potential by embracing diversity and creating a high-performance, collaborative working environment. In the EUCAN region integrity is one of our key values. We put patients, trust and reputation before business and this is one of the main reasons why our people choose to work here.
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Job Description
At Takeda, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from various backgrounds, valuing individuals of any gender, age, religious belief, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic or social origin, or disability.
We offer merit-based opportunities for those who share our core values and are passionate about making a difference. Our growing team thrives on creativity and flexibility. If you have the talent and the drive, we would love to hear from you.
What makes you stand out?
At Takeda Finland we are looking for a new Commercial Lead GI who has a strategic mindset and ability to lead cross functional teams without authority.
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE
Drive understanding of patient journeys to identify opportunities for Takeda's portfolio through an integrated brand plan, considering market conditions and customer needs.
Emphasize customer focus by dedicating 20% of time to customer interaction, prioritizing patients in business decisions.
Lead Core Team to align product/Therapeutic Area strategy, creating mutually beneficial outcomes with patient priorities.
Foster collaboration and co-creation in local, Nordic and broader international forums to reduce duplication and promote a unified approach.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Brand Planning: Develop integrated brand plans by understanding patient journeys and market conditions to enhance Takeda’s portfolio.
High Customer Focus: Spend significant time with customers to ensure customer and patient-centric business decisions.
Sales Support: Create sales materials for Key Account Managers (KAMs) and support them in their customer facing activities.
Core Team Leadership: Guide Core Team decisions to align with the product/therapeutic area strategy, prioritizing patient outcomes.
Nordic Collaboration: Drive collaborative initiatives across Nordic regions and functions to foster a unified approach and reduce effort duplication.
Data Utilization: Analyse market data to inform strategic direction in line with demand and dynamics.
Financial Management: Oversee key financial tasks such as budgeting, forecasting, and patient flow management.
Compliance: Support the BU Director in risk management and ensure compliance with legal and strategic requirements.
Operational Execution: Manage P2P activities, including purchase orders and supplier payments, while ensuring compliance with sales and marketing strategies.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree within marketing, life science, applied sciences or similar
5+ years of experience from the pharmaceutical industry within marketing, commercial, digital, service design, patient access, or medical
Understanding of Finnish health care environment
Experience of account management as well as co-creating initiatives with health care stakeholders
Knowledge of immunological diseases and product launches is a plus
Fluent written & spoken Finnish and English
Proven evidence of strong communication skills
Empowering our people to shine
At Takeda, we earn the trust of society and our customers through our values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance. We incorporate these values in everything we do. They represent who we are and how we act. They help us make decisions that we can be proud of today and in the future.
We enable our employees to develop their full potential. As a global top employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation, and strive for top performance in everything we do. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and international work environment where our teams are united by their relentless commitment to our goal of improving people's health and creating a better future for the world.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
Takeda is committed to foster diversity, equality, and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based entirely on qualifications and are made regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!
Learn more at takedajobs.com
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What makes a successful team member within EUCAN at Takeda?
- Agile
- Analytical
- Enthusiastic
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Entrepreneurial
Believe in your own ability to do things you want to do. If you do that, things will happen.

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About Takeda At Takeda, there is an unwavering commitment to putting patients first, and to creating a workplace that is underpinned by empowerment and focused on diversity, collaboration and steadfast values.
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Europe & Canada Business Unit Takeda in Europe and Canada (EUCAN) is delivering leading innovations in oncology, gastroenterology and rare diseases to provide better health and a brighter future for patients.
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