Global Oncology Value & Access Lead, EUCAN

Takeda; Opfikon; On-site; CHF 189,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda, based in Zürich, Switzerland, seeks an experienced professional to oversee the global pricing and access strategy for the EUCAN Oncology region, shaping market-access plans for solid tumors. The role requires deep EU payer expertise, HTA familiarity, and leadership across global and regional teams.

The candidate will drive regional input into global brand plans, manage reimbursement submissions, and support cross-country knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years in healthcare consulting or biopharmaceuticals.
• 5+ years in pricing, health policy, public health, or international affairs.
• Strong understanding of the EU payer environment and HTA processes.
• Experience with health technology assessment tools and cost‑effectiveness studies.
• PMA/HE regional or local experience.
• Knowledge of drug development phases.
• Preferred oncology exposure in solid tumours; launch experience; advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of the global pricing and access strategy within the EUCAN Oncology region.
• Lead the incorporation of regional access considerations into global brand and functional plans, asset-level market access, payer evidence plans and insights, value proposition development, and regulatory strategy.
• Oversee reimbursement submissions and negotiations preparation via local pricing and market access deep dive meetings for launch and mock negotiation workshops.
• Maintain a pulse on ongoing negotiations and support adjustments to achieve favorable reimbursement outcomes.
• Share knowledge on product‑specific pricing across countries and foster best practice sharing across LOCs.
• Co-lead strategy, evidence needs and dossier development for EU Joint Clinical Assessments with the EU HTA team.
• Support delivery of global value and access projects and materials (dossiers, payer slide decks).
• Serve as global access lead on the global brand team for the mature product.

Education

Bachelor's degree

PhD/MPH/MPP/MBA

Job description

Takeda, based in Zürich, Switzerland, seeks an experienced professional to oversee the global pricing and access strategy for the EUCAN Oncology region, shaping market-access plans for solid tumors. The role requires deep EU payer expertise, HTA familiarity, and leadership across global and regional teams.

The candidate will drive regional input into global brand plans, manage reimbursement submissions, and support cross-country knowledge sharing.