Global Patient Access Strategy Lead

Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

Lead development and advancement of Global Patient Access (GPA) strategies across programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities, regulatory requirements, and product lifecycle needs Drive data‑driven and technology‑enabled strategy development, leveraging digital platforms, analytics, and insights to optimize program design and performance Enable consistent execution of the GPA Strategy & Operations operating model, ensuring strategies are scalable, standardized, and effectively implemented across regions Influence cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver integrated, patient‑centric access strategies that support timely and compliant access globally

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead end‑to‑end strategy development and execution of pre‑approval access programs, in partnership with Global Product Teams and Regional/LOC stakeholders Translate enterprise and portfolio priorities into actionable, scalable GPA strategies, ensuring consistency across geographies Support execution of the GPA Strategy & Operations operating model by delivering training, tools, and communications and driving process improvements that enhance standardization, efficiency, and scalability Leverage digital platforms (e.g., One Patient Access) to drive program execution, tracking, and performance visibility Leverage data and analytics, in partnership with systems teams, to optimize program design and enhance reporting capabilities, driving adoption, continuous improvement, and scalable delivery Champion data standardization and quality, ensuring accurate, consistent, and compliant data across GPA programs Serve as a key GPA representative on global cross‑functional teams, influencing strategy, timelines, and execution decisions Drive alignment across Medical, Clinical, Regulatory, Supply, and Commercial teams to enable coordinated and efficient program delivery Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements, internal policies, and SOPs, including supporting audit and inspection readiness. Monitor and manage program budgets and resources, while maintaining awareness of global trends and best practices to inform continuous improvement Education, Behavioural Competencies and Skills Required PhD, PharmD with ~3+ years; MS with ~6+ years; BS with ~8+ years’ experience or related experience in clinical research or expanded access in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO Preferred Advanced degree in a Health science field (e.g., Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health) Previous experience managing expanded access programs Additional Information Percentage of travel: Requires approximately 10% travel, including overnight and international travel to other Takeda sites and meetings with external partners. Locations USA – MA – Cambridge – Kendall Square – 500 Worker Type Employee Worker Sub‑Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Takeda