Associate Director, Business Excellence, Portfolio & Business Strategy, Japan Oncology Business Unit / 日本オンコロジー事業部 ポートフォーリオ&ビジネスストラテジー部 ビジネスエクセレンス 主席部員

Description

Patient）人々と信頼関係を築き（Trust）社会的評価を向上させ（Reputation）持続可能な事業を発展させる（Business）を日々の行動指針としています。

Better Health for People, Brighter Future for the World” is the purpose of a company. We aim to create a diverse and inclusive organization where people can thrive, grow and realize their own potential while enabling our purpose. We continue to innovate and drive changes that will transform the lives of patients. We’re looking for like-minded professionals to join us.

Takeda is a global values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader. We are guided by our values of Takeda-ism, which has been passed down since the company’s founding. Takeda-ism incorporates and with Integrity at the core. They are brought to life through actions based on Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business, in this order.

Objective

Take a leadership role in shaping the pricing and market access strategy for the Japan Oncology Business Unit (JOBU), ensuring that innovative therapies reach patients while maximizing the value of our portfolio.

Develop and execute high-impact strategies to secure optimal drug pricing approvals for JOBU’s pipeline assets, in-market products, and potential business development (BD) opportunities.

Act as a key strategic partner to internal stakeholders by providing deep market access insights that drive critical business decisions.

Proactively shape the external environment by engaging with industry stakeholders, and global teams to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.

Responsibility

Strategic Market Access

Drive the development and execution of JOBU’s market access strategy to enable sustainable growth and long-term success for JOBU’s oncology portfolio.

Provide strategic insights to Japan Development, commercial. New Product Planning, and Finance teams, supporting pipeline and product planning with robust pricing strategies.

Anticipate and influence changes in Japan’s healthcare and reimbursement policies, ensuring that Takeda remains at the forefront of the industry by closely working with JPBU’s Market Access and Pricing team.

Collaborate with global and Japan pricing and access teams to proactively address drug pricing system reforms and secure a competitive reimbursement framework.

Pricing & Market Access Excellence

Lead the pricing strategy and value assessment for new products, BD assets, and lifecycle management, ensuring that all pricing decisions are data-driven and aligned with Takeda’s mid- / long-term vision.

Manage and optimize pricing assumptions and market access strategies for both pipeline and in-market products.

Spearhead launch excellence from a pricing and market access perspective, ensuring seamless execution and successful market entry.

Oversee pricing negotiations with the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) and ensure the successful submission and approval of NHI pricing by closely working with JPBU.

Drive strategic responses to Health Technology Assessment (HTA) requirements, positioning Takeda Oncology as a leader in value-based healthcare by working with JPBU

Build strong cross-functional collaboration with Global PVPA and JPBU’s pricing & market access team and distribution team to execute seamless market access strategies.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills :

Educational Background

A minimum of a BA / BS degree in business, marketing, a scientific discipline, or a related field is required.

An MBA or a relevant master’s degree is preferred

Professional Background and Expertise

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence, lead, negotiate, and collaborate effectively across all levels within a matrixed, multicultural environment, fostering a strong commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

Experience in Pricing & Market Access or policy-shaping activities within the oncology field, and / or distribution management field.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct both quantitative and qualitative assessments of complex strategic initiatives.

A minimum of 5+ years of professional experience, or at least 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical and / or healthcare industry.

Languages

Japanese : Native Level

English : Business-level proficiency in both written and spoken English is "preferred" to effectively collaborate with global teams .

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary :

Allowances : Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.

Salary Increase : Annually, Bonus Payment : Twice a year

Working Hours : Headquarters (Osaka / Tokyo) 9 : 00-17 : 30, Production Sites (Osaka / Yamaguchi) 8 : 00-16 : 45, (Narita) 8 : 30-17 : 15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9 : 00-17 : 45

Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)

Paid Leaves : Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.

Flexible Work Styles : Flextime, Telework

Benefits : Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

Important Notice concerning working conditions :

It is possible the job scope may change at the company’s discretion.

It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company’s discretion.

Locations

Tokyo, Japan

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time