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Patient Services Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Toronto, Ontario
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The 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.

Job ID R0140690 Date posted 01/14/2025 Location Toronto, Ontario

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Job Description

About the role:
The Patient Services, Manager is responsible for overseeing patient support programs, ensuring patients receive the necessary care and resources to adhere to their treatment plans. This role focuses on enhancing patient satisfaction and therapy adherence through effective communication, strategic planning, and team leadership. This is a fixed term contract position (12 - 14 months).

How you will contribute:

  • Develop and implement patient support programs to enhance therapy adherence and patient satisfaction
  • Manage financial resources and assistance programs to ensure patients can afford necessary treatments
  • Lead and motivate a team of healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care
  • Analyze program data to identify trends and make informed decisions to improve patient services
  • Educate patients and their families about treatment options and therapy benefits
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with patients and healthcare providers
  • Resolve conflicts and patient complaints with tact and professionalism


Skills and qualifications:

  • Employs empathy and effective communication skills to understand and address patient needs.
  • Manages financial resources and assistance programs, ensuring patients can afford necessary treatments.
  • Develops and implements patient support programs that enhance therapy adherence and patient satisfaction.
  • Leads and motivates a team of healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Analyzes program data to identify trends and make informed decisions to improve patient services.
  • Solves complex patient-related issues using a strategic and patient-focused approach.
  • Educates patients and their families about treatment options and therapy benefits.
  • Applies comprehensive healthcare industry knowledge to enhance service delivery.
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with patients and healthcare providers.
  • Demonstrates empathy in interactions with patients, ensuring a supportive and caring environment.
  • Plans and executes strategic initiatives to meet long-term patient service goals.
  • Resolves conflicts and patient complaints with tact and professionalism.

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years of pharmaceutical/life sciences and/or Patient Services experience required
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or Scientific education (Biology, Chemistry or Nursing)
  • English/French bilingualism an asset
  • Experience with implementing digital customer and patient solutions an asset


As an experienced professional, you specialize in solving various complex problems, sometimes referring to established precedents and policies. Your work involves analyzing diverse data and selecting appropriate methods for solutions, while networking with senior professionals in your field. You possess a complete understanding of principles, concepts, and industry practices, exerting some influence on organizational objectives. You often work independently under general direction, occasionally leading small project teams, and may represent the organization in contractual or project matters, interacting with senior internal and external personnel. You might also participate in training junior staff.

Takeda Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial accessibility legislation, please advise us if you need accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process. Any information you provide relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Locations

Toronto, Canada

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Temporary / Limited Term

Time Type

Full time
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Success profile

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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  • Takeda named Global Top Employer for seventh consecutive year. Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Working at Takeda

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  • Collaboration

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  • Innovation

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  • Top Workplace

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  • 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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People


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