
EU HTA Submission Lead
Zurich, Canton of ZurichThe 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.
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Job Description
At our heart we are committed colleagues. We offer interested people numerous opportunities and strongly believe in, and promote, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a company we offer roles based on merit, welcoming candidates of any gender, age, religious belief, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic or social origin, or disability.
Our team is growing and for this we need bright minds with creativity and flexibility – what talent do you have?
The primary objective of the EU HTA Submission Lead is to ensure the effective management of EU joint Health Technology Assessment (jHTA) processes and deliverables for key assets. This involves close collaboration with cross-functional partners across the matrix to optimize patient access across Europe and Canada. The role requires leading the planning, drafting, and submission of JCA dossiers, including managing upstream PICO surveys and consolidating results.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Submission Planning: Lead the production of comprehensive JCA submission plans for assigned key assets, highlighting milestones and interdependencies for global cross-functional collaborators.
PICO Planning: Ensure timely completion of PICO planning exercises, mapping evidence gaps against requirements and supporting trade-off discussions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with EU bodies, including the Commission Secretariat and HTA Coordination Group, and serve as the primary contact for JCA and JSC-related topics.
Internal Guidance: Guide internal functional teams and facilitate workshops on HTA developments, fostering collaboration and visibility across contributing functions.
Advocacy: Champion EU jHTA needs within Takeda and advocate for resources to support regional activities, especially for assigned assets.
DIMENSIONS
Technical Expertise: Requires a deep understanding of HTA payer environments in key EU markets, hands-on HTA submission experience, and advanced project management skills.
Leadership: Involves creating an inspiring environment that motivates people to advance the organization, building strong partnerships, and demonstrating strategic enterprise thinking.
Decision-Making: Entails working on abstract problems related to EU jHTA, providing direction and decision-making support, and referring critical issues to relevant heads for sophisticated triaging.
Interaction: Focuses on fostering solutions-oriented thinking, negotiating and collaborating effectively with partners, and building strong partnerships across functions.
Innovation: Requires visionary thinking to drive organizational change and continuous innovation, challenging the status quo, and taking risks to create new solutions.
Complexity: Involves navigating high-stakes EU jHTA projects with complexity akin to regulatory filings, impacting all EU member states and other countries indirectly.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
University degree in life sciences required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MA, MBA, MPH, MPA).
10+ years of pharmaceutical experience, primarily in market access and HTA roles.
Strong understanding of HTA environment, methods, evidence generation, and payment policy in Europe.
Proven leadership in cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration in a matrixed environment.
Experience in conducting landscape analysis of HTA environment and developing strategic plans.
Proficiency in deploying advanced tools, including gen AI, for complex dossier planning and review.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Direct HTA experience, ideally with AMNOG and/or HAS/CT.
Preferred experience in LOC HTA or global roles, especially in France/Germany.
Strategic and project planning expertise in HTA contexts, preferably in France/Germany.
Ability to review clinical and health economic literature relevant to EU jHTA.
Empowering our people to shine
At Takeda, we earn the trust of society and our customers through our values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance. We incorporate these values in everything we do. They represent who we are and how we act. They help us make decisions that we can be proud of today and in the future. We enable our employees to develop their full potential.
As a global top employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation, and strive for top performance in everything we do. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and international work environment where our teams are united by their relentless commitment to our goal of improving people's health and creating a better future for the world.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
Takeda is committed to foster diversity, equality, and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based entirely on qualifications and are made regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!
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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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