Global Patient Access Strategy Lead (Sr. Manager)

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Adams (MA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is seeking a leader to develop and advance Global Patient Access strategies across programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and product lifecycles. The role emphasizes data-driven, technology-enabled strategies and collaboration with global and regional stakeholders in a hybrid Cambridge, MA setting.

This position reports to the Head of Global Patient Access Strategy & Operations and requires the ability to partner with Medical, Regulatory,

Qualifications

• PhD or PharmD with approximately 3+ years of relevant experience; master's with ~6+ years; or bachelor's with ~8+ years in clinical research or expanded access in pharma or CRO.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pre-approval access program strategies with Global Product Teams and regional stakeholders.
• Translate enterprise priorities into scalable, geographies-consistent strategies.
• Provide training, tools, and communications to improve processes for consistency and efficiency.
• Leverage digital platforms (One Patient Access) to support execution, tracking and visibility of performance.
• Collaborate with systems teams to use data/analytics to improve program design and reporting.
• Ensure data quality and compliant data handling across programs.

Education

PhD or PharmD

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

About the role:

Lead the development and advancement of Global Patient Access strategies across programs. Ensure strategies align with enterprise priorities, regulatory requirements, and product lifecycle needs, and support timely, compliant patient access globally. This role works with global and regional stakeholders to develop data-driven, technology-enabled strategies and support consistent execution across regions. This role reports into the Head of Global Patient Access Strategy & Operations. This is a hybrid role based in Cambridge, MA.

How you will contribute:

• Develop and execute pre-approval access program strategies in partnership with Global Product Teams and Regional/LOC stakeholders
• Turn enterprise and portfolio priorities into actionable, scalable strategies that are consistent across geographies.
• Support the Global Patient Access Strategy & Operations operating model by providing training, tools, and communications, and improving processes for greater consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
• Use digital platforms, including One Patient Access, to support program execution, tracking, and performance visibility.
• Partner with systems teams to use data and analytics to improve program design and reporting, encourage adoption, and support continuous improvement and scalable delivery.
• Promote consistent, high-quality data across programs and ensure data handling is compliant.
• Represent Global Patient Access on global cross-functional teams and influence strategy, timelines, and execution decisions.
• Align Medical, Clinical, Regulatory, Supply, and Commercial teams to support coordinated program delivery.
• Support compliance with global regulatory requirements, internal policies, and standard operating procedures, including audit and inspection readiness.
• Monitor program budgets and resources and use awareness of global trends and best practices to inform continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Required:

• PhD, PharmD with approximately 3 or more years of relevant experience; master's degree with approximately 6 or more years; or bachelor's degree with approximately 8 or more years. Relevant experience is in clinical research or expanded access in the pharmaceutical industry or a Contract Research Organization (CRO).

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in a health science field, such as nursing, pharmacy, or public health.
• Experience managing expanded access programs.

Travel Requirements:

• Approximately 10% travel is required, including overnight and international travel to Takeda sites and meetings with external partners.

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

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$137,000.00 - $215,270.00

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.

Locations

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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