Global GI Oncology Marketing Director — Hybrid Lead for Launches

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston seeks a Director of Global Marketing to lead pre-launch, launch, and in-market GI oncology strategies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define competitive positioning and develop tactics that communicate the clinical value of our GI therapies.

You will provide strategic direction, manage budgets, and drive brand plans across the GBT and key partners, requiring oncology launch experience and strong leadership in a complex matrix.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; MBA a plus.
• 7-10 years pharma/biotech experience with 3-5 years product marketing.
• Oncology launch experience required; GI marketing preferred.
• Understand core marketing principles and market access.
• Lead cross-functional projects and strategic brand planning.
• Interpreting complex scientific/medical data is essential.
• Experience leading matrix/functional teams is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and prioritize resources with the global brand team.
• Execute pre-launch, launch, and in-market GI marketing strategies.
• Develop the GI pipeline Brand Plan with high-level campaigns and budget.
• Collaborate to drive revenue across Oncology BU and functions.
• Support marketing operations to achieve brand success.
• Shape marketing plans and ensure delivery of the Global Brand Plan.
• Lead disease education, biomarker testing initiatives, and branded campaigns.
• Identify issues for internal stakeholders and create market solutions.
• Establish best practices in brand marketing and forecasting.
• Apply segmentation, value proposition, and communication for integrated execution.
• Monitor market information and customer needs; work within program teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Strategic marketing

Travel flexibility

Education

BA/BS

MBA (plus)

Scientific/medical background

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston seeks a Director of Global Marketing to lead pre-launch, launch, and in-market GI oncology strategies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define competitive positioning and develop tactics that communicate the clinical value of our GI therapies.

You will provide strategic direction, manage budgets, and drive brand plans across the GBT and key partners, requiring oncology launch experience and strong leadership in a complex matrix.