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Key Account Management Lead

Taipei, Taiwan

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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 R0130092 Date posted 03/09/2025 Location Taipei, Taiwan

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Job Description

Job Title: Key Account Management Lead

Location: Taipei, Taiwan

About the role:

As the Key Account Management Lead at Takeda, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by optimizing our portfolio for hospital access and driving strategic initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead cross-functional efforts, establish long-term partnerships, and build a top-tier KAM team in Taiwan.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:Spearhead the design and implementation of strategic account plans, ensuring seamless execution and success at individual accounts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:Develop an engagement platform across Business Units (MKT, MR, DMs, NSM, medical) to facilitate agile decision-making and achieve company objectives.
Pricing and Access Strategy:Lead pricing and access strategies for prioritized accounts, securing cross-functional alignment during price negotiation decision meetings.
Partnership Building:Forge enduring relationships with key stakeholders, including Procurement, Pharmacists, and hospital management teams, to bolster Takeda’s market presence.
Team Development:Cultivate a robust talent pipeline and enhance the capabilities of the Takeda KAM team, positioning it as a leader in Taiwan’s pharmaceutical industry.

What you bring to Takeda:

Educational Background:BS/MS in Business, Science, or Pharmacy. A medical-related academic background is a plus.
Experience:8-10 years in account strategy development, with at least 2 years in key account management. A minimum of 3 years in people management, preferably within an MNC.
Proven Track Record:Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with high-value stakeholders.
Skills:Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.
Leadership Qualities:A self-starter with high personal motivation, results-oriented, and a team player with the ability to work effectively across functions.

Join us at Takeda and be part of a team that is transforming healthcare and making a difference in patients' lives. Apply now to become a leader in innovation and excellence!

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.

Locations

Taipei, Taiwan

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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