Senior Trade Relations Lead – Hybrid, Oncology

Takeda; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Boston, MA is seeking a Trade Relations Lead, US Oncology (Senior Manager) to drive trade operations and account relationships. Based in Cambridge/Boston area with a hybrid work model, you will work with Field Account Directors, Strategic Account Managers, and external partners to implement trade strategies.

You’ll manage KPIs, distribution data, and financial controls across trade channels, driving data-driven decisions and supporting patient access initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years in pharma trade operations or an advanced degree with 4+ years in pharma trade ops.
• Strong project and account management with measurable business impact.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives, projects, or negotiations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop Trade & Distribution KPIs, dashboards, and scorecards.
• Oversee purchase order management and channel inventory targets.
• Own Returns Policy to reduce financial exposure from product returns.
• Manage Replacement Product Programs for current and new products.
• Improve and monitor trade interfaces (EDI, eCommerce, returns, master data).
• Own trade vendor relationships with distributors and wholesalers; liaise with data aggregators.
• Review, reconcile, and approve Trade invoices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on Trade & Distribution data and IT projects.

Skills

Project management

Account management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in operations/finance/engineering

Tools

SAP/Data Warehouse

Microsoft Office

EDI / eCommerce systems

Job description

Takeda in Boston, MA is seeking a Trade Relations Lead, US Oncology (Senior Manager) to drive trade operations and account relationships. Based in Cambridge/Boston area with a hybrid work model, you will work with Field Account Directors, Strategic Account Managers, and external partners to implement trade strategies.

You’ll manage KPIs, distribution data, and financial controls across trade channels, driving data-driven decisions and supporting patient access initiatives.