Patient Advocacy Lead, CRC & NSCLC

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Job Description

About the role:

As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. As part of the US Patient Advocacy & Engagement team you will report to Head of Patient Advocacy & Engagement and partner with US and Global cross-functional therapy area teams, as well as, Corporate Communications, Ethics & Compliance, and Legal.

How you will contribute:

• Cultivate enduring relationships with leading patient organizations to advance Takeda’s CRC (Colorectal Cancer) & NSCLC ( Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer) objectives.

• Drive an innovative, cross-functional approach to CRC & NSCLC community partnerships aligned with Takeda therapy area priorities, developing and implementing US and Global patient advocacy plans for CRC & NSCLC.

• Collaborate with patient community to generate patient-experience data that shapes clinical practice and advances access

• Ensure patients and caregivers’ voices are heard to further access and value-related objectives

• Partner with regional and country teams to accelerate sustainable access to innovation. Identify and disseminate CRC & NSCLC related best practices to increase the impact of regional and country patient advocacy teams.

• Advance Takeda CRC & NSCLC related priorities through compliant sponsorships and execution of program benefits.

• Hold accountability for the annual budget related to CRC & NSCLC patient advocacy initiatives.

• Compliantly demonstrate the value and impact of patient advocacy programs and sponsorships.

• Contribute to Global, regional, and country training programs for patient advocacy.

• Adhere to relevant internal policies and industry regulations.

• Advance other Oncology Business Unit (OBU), above brand, and Patient Advocacy imperatives as requested.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree is required; a graduate degree in a relevant area such as nursing, pharmacy, social work, public policy, or public health is preferred.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech company, including patient advocacy, government relations, R&D, marketing, market access, or an equivalent amount of experience in a patient, consumer, or professional association. Prior experience in oncology is preferred.

• In-depth understanding of the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industry is required.  Solid understanding of relevant regulations and guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA).

• Demonstrated ability to create buy-in and gain consensus and alignment across teams and individuals.

• Exceptional oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with experience engaging with senior leaders.

• Experience in working independently, often with tight timelines.

• Solid business acumen with the ability to direct and manage vendors to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.

• Strong budget management competencies and skills in successful negotiation.

• Consistently represents the company with the utmost level of professionalism with internal and external stakeholders.

Travel Requirement:

• Less than 25%

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.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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