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The Associate Director, Commercial Engagements & P2P Strategy, offers a unique opportunity to shape Takeda's first commercial footprint in Dermatology through national congresses, regional conferences, Advisory Boards, and peer-to-peer (P2P) engagements.As a key member of the Dermatology brand team, you will lead promotional initiatives by developing and executing strategic marketing plans for educational programming and conference participation.This role is especially critical as Takedaenters the Psoriasis therapeutic area, helping to cultivate a culture of trust and excellence across internal teams and with external partners in a rapidly evolving market.
You will report to the Director, Head of HCP Engagements
• Champion MedComm strategy by leading a team dedicated to the creation, execution, and communication of congresses, conferences, advisory boards, and peer-to-peer (P2P) engagements for the dermatology brand.
• As a leader, support the development of others and foster a positive culture within the team and with cross-functional partners.
• Possess strong leadership and communication skills with a high level of influence and trust.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including coachability, receptiveness, responsiveness, and flexibility in interacting with both internal and external collaborators.
• Lead a team that will own and execute congress activities, including booth design, digital and print assets, presentations/content, and engagements Support the strategy, development, planning, and execution of key national congresses and regional conferences to advance Takeda's presence, disease state awareness, and brand.
• Foster relationships with medical associations leadership to represent Takeda and our values
• Lead cross-functional teams toward a shared vision of success within a fast-paced hybrid of in-person and virtual environments.
• Provide on-site support and leadership during live events and organize post-event readouts.
• Lead and oversee congress booth staff for scheduling, training, and certification.
• Build strategy for regional conference assets to support field initiatives for optimal presence.
• Partner with external agencies and contractors to develop and execute creative briefs, sponsorship tactics, and meeting logistics to meet high-quality deliverables across key initiatives.
• Assume budget accountability for sponsorships and agency spend, including project scope and monthly accrual process.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to evaluate brand/agency collaboration and performance to highlight what works well and align mutual action plan post-meeting.
• Lead a team that will own and execute the development, planning, and execution of HCP peer-to-peer engagements
• Build the strategic annual plan for the Brand team inclusive of all fee for service (FFS) activities, including but not limited to P2P activities, innovative program types, advisory boards, and consultant projects.
• Spearhead the annual Speaker Bureau training to ensure E&C and L training, MPE portal training, and onlabel approved content training with contracted speakers.
• Oversee the speaker bureau by ensuring training records, compliance monitoring, and execution meet internal guidelines and policies.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional stakeholders (Marketing, PRT, Medical Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, Ethics & Compliance) to ensure the approval of assets and that all activities comply with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with external stakeholder agencies: Program vendor for operational excellence and MedComm to create educational, medically accurate, and informative slide deck presentations to enhance the understanding of disease state and brand.
• Advocate on behalf of the speaker bureau by sharing feedback and contributing to improvements to processes and experiences.
• Manage spend against budget and annual forecast and reconcile all monthly reporting requirements.
• Lead a team that will own and execute the development, planning, and execution of HCP Advisory Boards to gather actionable insights that inform brand strategy and decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Compliance, Legal, and Commercial teams to ensure advisory board activities align with internal policies and external regulations
• Oversee logistics and vendor coordination for in-person, virtual, or hybrid advisory board meetings, ensuring seamless execution.
• Execute post-meeting debriefs and lead the synthesis of insights into clear, actionable recommendations for internal team
• Dermatology experience required; Psoriasis (PsO) therapeutic expertise strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree is required with a preferred focus in Biology, Marketing, Strategy, and/or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of commercial biopharmaceutical experience, including substantial expertise in speaker bureau management and congress marketing.
• 2+ years in leadership roles with increasing responsibility, demonstrating progressive experience in marketing or sales within the biopharmaceutical industry
• Experience leading and executing congress strategies and tactics, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Experience leading Speaker Bureau strategy, training, content development, and execution of national-level programs.
• Must have strong leadership skills with an ability to set direction, generate commitment, identify, and resolve issues, and evaluate risk.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams, with a proven ability to influence without authority.
• Must have organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, learning agility, financial management, and budgeting capabilities.
• Willingness to travel to various internal and external meetings and conferences that could include overnight stays ranging from one to several nights.
Weekend travel may be required.
• New product launch experience
• In-depth knowledge of buy-and-bill reimbursement models and payer dynamics
• Skilled in complex biologics
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.
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:
Massachusetts - Virtual
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$154,400.00 - $242,550.00
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.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
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.
Massachusetts - VirtualUSA - GA - Virtual
Employee
Regular
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.
By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
The Associate Director, Commercial Engagements & P2P Strategy, offers a unique opportunity to shape Takeda's first commercial footprint in Dermatology through national congresses, regional conferences, Advisory Boards, and peer-to-peer (P2P) engagements.As a key member of the Dermatology brand team, you will lead promotional initiatives by developing and executing strategic marketing plans for educational programming and conference participation.This role is especially critical as Takedaenters the Psoriasis therapeutic area, helping to cultivate a culture of trust and excellence across internal teams and with external partners in a rapidly evolving market.
You will report to the Director, Head of HCP Engagements
• Champion MedComm strategy by leading a team dedicated to the creation, execution, and communication of congresses, conferences, advisory boards, and peer-to-peer (P2P) engagements for the dermatology brand.
• As a leader, support the development of others and foster a positive culture within the team and with cross-functional partners.
• Possess strong leadership and communication skills with a high level of influence and trust.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including coachability, receptiveness, responsiveness, and flexibility in interacting with both internal and external collaborators.
• Lead a team that will own and execute congress activities, including booth design, digital and print assets, presentations/content, and engagements Support the strategy, development, planning, and execution of key national congresses and regional conferences to advance Takeda's presence, disease state awareness, and brand.
• Foster relationships with medical associations leadership to represent Takeda and our values
• Lead cross-functional teams toward a shared vision of success within a fast-paced hybrid of in-person and virtual environments.
• Provide on-site support and leadership during live events and organize post-event readouts.
• Lead and oversee congress booth staff for scheduling, training, and certification.
• Build strategy for regional conference assets to support field initiatives for optimal presence.
• Partner with external agencies and contractors to develop and execute creative briefs, sponsorship tactics, and meeting logistics to meet high-quality deliverables across key initiatives.
• Assume budget accountability for sponsorships and agency spend, including project scope and monthly accrual process.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to evaluate brand/agency collaboration and performance to highlight what works well and align mutual action plan post-meeting.
• Lead a team that will own and execute the development, planning, and execution of HCP peer-to-peer engagements
• Build the strategic annual plan for the Brand team inclusive of all fee for service (FFS) activities, including but not limited to P2P activities, innovative program types, advisory boards, and consultant projects.
• Spearhead the annual Speaker Bureau training to ensure E&C and L training, MPE portal training, and onlabel approved content training with contracted speakers.
• Oversee the speaker bureau by ensuring training records, compliance monitoring, and execution meet internal guidelines and policies.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional stakeholders (Marketing, PRT, Medical Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, Ethics & Compliance) to ensure the approval of assets and that all activities comply with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with external stakeholder agencies: Program vendor for operational excellence and MedComm to create educational, medically accurate, and informative slide deck presentations to enhance the understanding of disease state and brand.
• Advocate on behalf of the speaker bureau by sharing feedback and contributing to improvements to processes and experiences.
• Manage spend against budget and annual forecast and reconcile all monthly reporting requirements.
• Lead a team that will own and execute the development, planning, and execution of HCP Advisory Boards to gather actionable insights that inform brand strategy and decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Compliance, Legal, and Commercial teams to ensure advisory board activities align with internal policies and external regulations
• Oversee logistics and vendor coordination for in-person, virtual, or hybrid advisory board meetings, ensuring seamless execution.
• Execute post-meeting debriefs and lead the synthesis of insights into clear, actionable recommendations for internal team
• Dermatology experience required; Psoriasis (PsO) therapeutic expertise strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree is required with a preferred focus in Biology, Marketing, Strategy, and/or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of commercial biopharmaceutical experience, including substantial expertise in speaker bureau management and congress marketing.
• 2+ years in leadership roles with increasing responsibility, demonstrating progressive experience in marketing or sales within the biopharmaceutical industry
• Experience leading and executing congress strategies and tactics, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Experience leading Speaker Bureau strategy, training, content development, and execution of national-level programs.
• Must have strong leadership skills with an ability to set direction, generate commitment, identify, and resolve issues, and evaluate risk.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams, with a proven ability to influence without authority.
• Must have organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, learning agility, financial management, and budgeting capabilities.
• Willingness to travel to various internal and external meetings and conferences that could include overnight stays ranging from one to several nights.
Weekend travel may be required.
• New product launch experience
• In-depth knowledge of buy-and-bill reimbursement models and payer dynamics
• Skilled in complex biologics
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.
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:
Massachusetts - Virtual
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$154,400.00 - $242,550.00
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.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
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.
Massachusetts - VirtualUSA - GA - Virtual
Employee
Regular
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.
