Regional Account Medical Lead (Associate Director)

Takeda

Boston (MA)

Remote

USD 168,700 - 265,100

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Regional Account Medical Lead to develop and implement medical strategies and tactics for key accounts. This field-based role requires an advanced degree and extensive experience in healthcare or pharmaceuticals. The successful candidate will be responsible for building partnerships with medical decision-makers, leading initiatives that drive access, and ensuring effective collaboration across various teams. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

Seven years of post-doctoral healthcare, pharmaceutical, or managed care experience.
One year of proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Experience conducting collaborative research with US payers/systems is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Work closely with commercial Account Management teams.
Develop and lead medical engagement initiatives.
Cultivate strong relationships with key medical decision makers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation abilities

Scientific information communication

Education

Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, NP)

Job description

Overview

Regional Account Medical Lead (Associate Director) at Takeda. The role involves working with Account Management (AM) and serving as the first-line Takeda medical point of contact for key accounts. You will develop medical strategies and tactics through a deep understanding of key accounts to support mutually beneficial partnerships. You will lead cross-functional efforts to deliver a partnership approach to pull-through medical strategies and tactics within key accounts. As part of the US Medical team, you will report to the Regional Director, Account Medical Lead Team. This is a field-based role and covers IL, KY, WI, KS, NE, MA, NJ, NY, RI, ME, NH, and VT (must reside in territory). The preferred incumbent locations are Boston, MA, New York City, New Jersey or Chicago, IL.

Base pay range

$168,700.00/yr - $265,100.00/yr

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Responsibilities

Work closely with commercial Account Management (AM) teams, developing medical strategies and tactics for key accounts by understanding population-management strategies, priorities, challenges, and evidence needs.
Develop and lead initiatives from a medical engagement perspective with key accounts to facilitate well-informed access decisions for their covered populations. Cultivate strong relationships with key medical decision makers (Pharmacy Directors, Medical Directors, VP, C-Suite) at key accounts.
Identify partnership opportunities that pair external stakeholder needs with Takeda medical resources (HEOR, Med Ed, Med Info, etc.).
Engage payer KOLs within key accounts, when appropriate, in discussions related to collaborative research. Develop and submit concept(s) for review and approval, and may include participation on the study team, including potential authorship based on Takeda policies.
Lead effectively Field Medical Matrix partners (MSLs) and internal Medical Affairs experts to meet the needs of key accounts for specialized or deep therapeutic areas, products, or other scientific expertise.
Maintain superior product, disease state, and payer/provider environment and reimbursement expertise as required by the scope of TA responsibility.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required; doctoral degree preferred (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, DMP/ARNP).
Seven (7) years of post-doctoral healthcare, pharmaceutical or managed care experience; or Managed Care/HEOR fellowship with two years post-doctoral healthcare, pharmaceutical or managed care experience.
One (1) year of proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver scientific information to payers.
Senior level influence and credibility with the ability to engage senior executives.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong presentation abilities.
Ability to maintain a broad command of scientific information across multiple therapeutic areas and to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Residency and/or post-doctoral training in a pharmaceutical industry/health system/payer setting is desired.
Experience conducting collaborative research with US payers/systems is highly desired.
Experience delivering high-quality presentations on virtual platforms (MS Teams, Webex and/or Zoom) as well as in-person.

Travel / Time Zone Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Able to travel 40-60% of the time, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.
Must have authorization and ability to drive a company-leased vehicle or rental.
Willing to work outside traditional hours to accommodate company and customer needs due to time zone differences.

About Takeda

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. We are certified as a Global Top Employer and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, united by a commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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 strive to be transparent with our pay practices.

Location: Massachusetts - Virtual

U.S. Base Salary Range: $168,700.00 - $265,100.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, education, and location. The actual base salary will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for incentives and for benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and other well-being benefits.

EEO Statement

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