
Patient Services Manager
Sydney, New South Wales- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Level: Senior
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.
In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.
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Job Description
About Takeda
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 a values-based, 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. As we continue growing, we know that behind our greatest achievements, there is an engaged team of curious learners.
About the role
As the Patient Services Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the patient journey, enhancing patient engagement, and leading advocacy initiatives. You will partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute best-in-class patient support programs across various disease states and brands. This role is a 12 month fixed term contract, based in Sydney, offering a hybrid work arrangement to provide parental leave coverage.
What you will do:
- Patient Support Programs: Design, implement, and monitor patient support programs, ensuring compliance and excellence in program execution.
- Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Management: Lead Patient Services contribution to brand plans and activities, ensuring appropriate patient journey maps and relevant function guidance and processes are in place. Utilise technology platforms to improve stakeholder communication and collaboration.
- Patient Journey & Outcomes: Manage the patient journey mapping workshops and develop patient engagement solutions with cross-functional teams.
- Advocacy: Support the development of advocacy plans through engagement with Patient Advocacy Organisations.
- Governance & Operational Excellence: Lead governance activities, manage third-party vendors, and ensure quality oversight of patient support programs.
What we’re seeking in you:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare, business, or related field required, advanced degree is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotech sectors, with a preference for backgrounds in Government Affairs, Policy or Advocacy.
- Proven track record in conducting Advocacy or Policy initiatives.
- Strong understanding in Healthcare Policies, Advocacy, Healthcare System Navigation, Planning, and Innovation.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, adaptability and problem-solving.
- Proficient in using AI-generated insights to enhance patient engagement, automate support program operations, and leverage AI-powered communication platforms for stakeholder collaboration. Competent in compliance monitoring and risk detection, utilising AI tools and technologies to improve patient support programs.
What awaits you:
- Market leading benefits that make a difference to individuals, families, carers during each stage of your career
- Rewarding career and development opportunities tailored to your aspirations
- Flexible leave options that help you personalise your work experience
- Comprehensive wellbeing program supporting your social, financial, mental and physical wellbeing
Takeda is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and participate to reach their full potential. We aim for all employees to feel equally valued, supported, and celebrated. Your unique attributes—such as culture, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and age—truly enrich our team, reflecting the diversity of our wider community. We welcome your application, even if you don’t have all of the required experience, and encourage you to email us if we can provide any reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in this recruitment process.
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Collaboration
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Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2025. -
Work-Life
Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family. -
Empowerment
Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.
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Patient
Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.
People
Create an exceptional people experience.
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