Associate Product Manager (Solid Tumor)
Taipei, Taiwan Job ID R0147598 Category Commercial Subcategory Sales,Sales Business Unit Global Portfolio Division Job Type Full timeBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’sPrivacy Noticeand Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
Job Title: Associate Product Manager (Solid Tumor)
Location: TWN - Taipei
About the role:
The Associate Product Manager position must contribute to cross-functional team work to achieve excellent results of responsible brand and must deliver these results with a deep understanding of patient unmet medical needs, customer insights and market understanding.
This individual should develop and implement best-in-class marketing strategy to ensure Takeda’s leadership in the therapeutic area by disease awareness promotion, target patient segmentation, patients’ access to treatment improvement.
The individual should lead, direct and control all marketing programs and activities to meet the organization’s short and long-term business objectives, comply with regulations and standards on product planning; campaigns; marketing communications and promotions, as well as, monitor, analyze and evaluate market trends, consumer/customer behaviors and competitor activity to identify market opportunities; adjust marketing strategy and plans to meet changing environments and competitive conditions. Also, this individual should be able to lead small project teams to demonstrate smooth cross-functional collaborations and embed the spirit of Takeda-ism.
Special focus should be given to strengthen the product positing and ongoing life-cycle management.
How you will contribute:
Demonstrate strategic planning and tactical execution capability
Lead, design, and facilitate brand strategy/planning process for the product.
Develop sales forecast based on Critical Success Factors and Brand Objectives. Utilize specific, relevant metrics to measure brand performance against both the sales results, as well as non-financial KPIs such as brand preference and customer perception and patient access.
Plan, administer, and manage commercial budget and resource allocation based on priority and necessary trade-off for overall performance of the brand.
Execute, evaluate and adjust rolling tactical marketing plans including both traditional and e-marketing activities.
Analyze customer insights, healthcare environment, market trend, brand equity, pricing, reimbursement, and clinical profile of the product and relative competition to be used for strategic development and dissemination for commercial execution.
Strong alliance and networking capability
Manage customer relationships with Key Opinion Leader (KOL), top national influencers/prescribers, as well as payers, and other key stakeholders for the product.
Exhibit cross-functional teamwork to ensure alignment with key stakeholders in Taiwan brand team (Sales, Medical, Market Access, Business Operations, Finance and Regulatory).
Demonstrate good collaboration between area/region/global product team.
Company business policy & compliance
Fully understand industry and company policy & code of conduct
Ensure all marketing and sales activities comply with regulatory environment with the goal of maximizing product opportunity.
What you bring to Takeda:
Education
Business or medical degree with university graduate or above.
Pharmacy background is a plus.
Working Experience
Familiar with the oncology product business model and Taiwan Health Care system.
At least 2 years of working experience in Oncology.
Experience in marketing, market access or medical roles is a plus.
Has project experience with epidemiology/patient journey/sales forecast is highly desirable.
Experience in developing and executing sustainable business strategic plans.
Core competencies/Skills
Result driven. Accountable for the performance and resource management
Patient centric, passionate, and innovative
A hunger to learn and ability to flourish in a dynamic, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Team player, open-minded and positive thinking
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Overseas and Domestic Business Travel
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.
Empowering our people to shine:
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.
