Associate Director, Market Access and Channel Strategy

Job Description Develop and oversee sustainable U.S. market access and channel strategies for assigned rare disease and/or plasma-derived therapies to ensure patient access to Takeda’s existing and future products. Lead value story development, payer/PBM contracting strategy, pricing, specialty pharmacy and distribution plans, and payer/channel marketing resources for in-line and pipeline products. How you will contribute Collaborate across Managed Markets/Patient Access, Medical, HEOR, Marketing, Finance, Analytics, and Sales to capture payer/channel insights, identify data gaps, develop value propositions, and equip field teams with tools. Apply knowledge of the reimbursement landscape to market access and pricing strategy. Partner with HEOR to define payer evidence needs and integrate into the Medical/HEOR evidence plan. Establish and align on metrics to assess market access strategy impacts. Manage payer and channel-specific marketing plans to meet patient and business objectives. Support annual brand planning, forecasting, and budgeting for payer/channel segments. Partner with New Product Planning and Business Development on market access inputs for early-stage/targeted assets. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (related field) required; MBA, PharmD, or MS (health sciences) highly preferred. 8+ years biopharma experience required; biopharma market access experience highly preferred (payer, PBM, IDN, GPO, specialty pharmacy, etc.). Understanding of U.S. payer market dynamics across commercial and public channels. Knowledge of biologics and specialty products preferred. Experience working across Medical, Legal, Finance, Analytics, Public Affairs, etc. Financial acumen (resource allocation, budgeting/reporting, strategic sourcing, P&L evaluation). Analytical capabilities for decision support. Knowledge of commercial brand planning processes preferred. Travel ~10% (domestic). #J-18808-Ljbffr