Oncology Patient & Market Access Lead
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Job Description
Role Scope and Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading Value and Access of Takeda Oncology Spain. Reporting directly to the Oncology Country Head, this senior role will ensure optimal access to oncology therapies, drive stakeholder engagement, implement strategic partnerships and enhance corporate reputation, contributing to Takeda's mission of bringing better health to people and a brighter future to the world.
Key Responsibilities
Market Access & Strategy
- Lead the development and execution of country-specific market access strategies to ensure the optimal patient access for Takeda’s oncology portfolio, with focus on regional and hospital access.
- Support the preparation and submission of reimbursement dossiers, engaging with LOC PVA for pricing negotiations.
- Design regional market access plans, including core tactics, to ensure proper implementation by the infield market access team.
- Collaborate with Global and EUCAN teams, ensuring alignment with corporate plans and insights sharing.
- Monitor healthcare trends and evolving market dynamics, ensuring timely responses to access challenges.
- Contribute to the strategic launch of new products and in-license opportunities in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Pricing & Reimbursement
- Collaborate with LOC PVA team to define innovative pricing and reimbursement frameworks that maximize patient reach while adhering to financial and policy constraints.
- Educate cross-functional and field teams about market access processes, providing continuous updates on pricing and contracting models.
Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)
- Partner with medical and Global/Regional teams to outline strategic Real World Evidence (RWE) and Health Economics initiatives supporting Takeda’s oncology products.
- Identify opportunities to develop and present data supporting the value and outcomes of oncology therapies.
Leadership & Team Development
- Act as a strong leader and role model, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams, across business units and above country (Global/Region).
Profile & Qualifications
- Degree in Life Sciences, Health Economics, Public Health or other relevant field; postgraduate qualifications preferred (e.g., MSc, MBA, etc.).
- Pharmaceutical industry experience with robust knowledge of the Spanish healthcare system, reimbursement processes, and payer engagement.
- Proven track record in pricing, reimbursement strategies, and market access. Experience in highly specialized therapeutic areas is a plus.
- Ability to navigate the Spanish healthcare system with proven skills in building strategic partnerships, creating advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong project management, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with an ability to navigate complex policy environments.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities, with fluency in Spanish and English.
- Passionate about innovation and patient-focused solutions, demonstrating perseverance to overcome barriers in access and policy challenges.
Why Join Takeda Oncology
At Takeda, we’re committed to tackling some of the most complex challenges in oncology care. By ensuring patient access to breakthrough treatments and engaging with diverse stakeholders, you will contribute to a brighter future for people impacted by cancer.
