Global Patient Access Strategy Lead (Sr. Manager)

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is seeking a leader to develop and advance Global Patient Access strategies across programs from a hybrid Cambridge, MA base.

The role partners with Global Product Teams and regional stakeholders to translate priorities into actionable, scalable programs while ensuring regulatory alignment and lifecycle considerations. The candidate will enable data-driven strategy, support an operating model with training, tools, and improved processes, and drive compliant data

Qualifications

• PhD or PharmD with ~3+ years in clinical research or expanded access in pharma or CRO.
• Master's with ~6+ years or Bachelor's with ~8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry or CRO is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance Global Patient Access strategies across programs.
• Align strategies with enterprise priorities, regulatory requirements and product lifecycles.
• Partner with global/regional stakeholders to ensure data-driven, scalable strategy execution.
• Support training, tools, and communications to improve consistency, efficiency and scalability.
• Use digital platforms (One Patient Access) to support program execution and tracking.

Education

PhD or PharmD with ~3+ years in clinical research or expanded access

Master's with ~6+ years

Bachelor's with ~8+ years

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

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

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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.

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Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.