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Product Specialist (based in Victoria North/ West)

Sydney, New South Wales

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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.

Job ID R0148922 Date posted 04/08/2025 Location Sydney, New South Wales

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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.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers fulfilling 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.

About the role

Are you looking to grow your career in the pharmaceutical industry? We are looking for an ambitious Product Specialist to join our Specialty IBD team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering parental leave. This role is based in Victoria North/West and includes responsibilities across the Northern Territory.

You will be welcomed into a supportive and experienced team, where you will have the opportunity to continue learning and growing. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in implementing national and local strategies, understanding customer needs, and building long-term relationships with healthcare providers. You will collaborate closely with customers and healthcare professionals to promote Takeda’s products and drive sales, gaining valuable experience and contributing to the success of our initiatives.

What you will do:

Sales and Promotion: Achieve sales targets through strategic engagement with clients, delivering product promotions, and capitalizing on sales opportunities.
Customer Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with key influencers in the healthcare sector.
Strategic Planning: Manage customer accounts and territory plans, leveraging data analytics to track promotional spending and support customer requests.
Industry Knowledge: Stay informed about industry trends and competitive landscapes, effectively communicating complex product information.
Travel requirements: an interest and ability to travel interstate, and overnight travel, including occasional weekend commitments

What we’re seeking in you:

Education: Tertiary Degree or postgraduate qualification in Marketing, Business, or Health Sciences is desirable.
Experience: Knowledge of the Australian Pharmaceutical Market, pharmaceutical sales or Therapy Area is preferred.
Customer centricity skills: Understands the healthcare ecosystem, drives innovation, creates shared value, builds collaborative partnerships, communicates tailored messages, drives performance.
Learning Agility: Continuously developing your scientific knowledge within the relevant Therapeutic Area.

What awaits you:

We are committed to creating an exceptional employee experience, and we place your wellbeing at the heart of that.

Market leading benefits that make a difference to individuals, families, carers during each stage of your career
Flexible leave options that help you personalize 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.

Locations

AUS - Victoria, Australia

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

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During my 20-year journey here, I’ve been fully supported by my colleagues, and I can’t say enough about our rich internal talent and the long-standing values that drive our decisions as we work to develop important medicines for the patients we serve.

Doug Coffman - Head, R&D Asset Transition & Integration Office, R&D Regional & Business Operations

When making any type of decision, the first thing we ask is 'how will this impact patients?’ Ultimately, we’re laser focused on the best interests of the patient, and I truly believe we follow through on that.

Meredith Culp - VP, Head of Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Strategy & Operations and Head of Global Development Integration Office

Alison Handley, Head, Center for External Innovation

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What we believe in

Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.

We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.

Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.

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Working at Takeda

Inclusion
Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.
Collaboration
A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.
Innovation
Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.
Top Workplace
Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.
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.