Director, Dermatology HCP Strategy and Education

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Job Description

About the role:

Takeda is seeking a passionate and strategic leader for the role of Director, Dermatology Strategy and Education. This position is integral to the successful launch and growth of a new product within the Dermatology Franchise. You will champion Takeda’s culture, values, and mission, leading high-impact initiatives in disease awareness, competitive readiness, and peer-to-peer engagement.

As a key member of the Dermatology team, you will oversee educational programs and strategic projects aimed at empowering healthcare professionals (HCPs) and enhancing patient care, including a disease state awareness campaign, competitive readiness and response strategy, peer-to-peer strategy and execution, advisory board management, congress strategy and execution, and speaker bureau management.

You will have the opportunity to build and lead a new, dynamic team.

How you will contribute:

People Leadership:

• Build a new, dynamic team of marketers

• Lead and inspire a team of marketers to drive strategic objectives and fostering a collaborative team environment.

• Focus on the professional growth and development of team members, creating opportunities for learning and leadership within Takeda.

• Encourage a positive, results-driven culture that is aligned with Takeda’s core values and mission.

Build Disease State Awareness Campaign:

• Lead and execute comprehensive disease state awareness campaigns that promote understanding of psoriasis and its impact on patients.

• Partner with cross-functional teams and external agencies to develop compelling educational content, digital materials, and engaging communication strategies.

• Continuously monitor the effectiveness of campaigns, and refine strategies based on market feedback and emerging healthcare trends.

Competitive Readiness & Response Strategy:

• Design and implement competitive readiness strategies to ensure Takeda’s swift and effective response to market shifts and competitor actions.

• Develop and maintain competitive intelligence frameworks, equipping the team with the insights necessary to stay ahead of evolving market dynamics.

• Proactively identify competitive threats and opportunities and adapt strategies to capitalize on the changing landscape.

Peer-to-Peer Strategy & Execution:

• Establish and execute Dermatology Franchise peer-to-peer engagement strategy that effectively engages HCPs and contributes to brand growth.

• Oversee the development and production of peer-to-peer promotional materials, ensuring they are scientifically accurate, compliant, and aligned with the overall brand strategy.

• Develop robust assessments for peer-to-peer projects and tactics, measuring effectiveness using research, analytics, and return on investment (ROI) evaluations.

Advisory Board Management:

• Lead and facilitate advisory board meetings to gather critical insights on market needs, patient experiences, and the evolving treatment landscape.

• Synthesize insights into actionable strategies that inform the broader Dermatology Franchise objectives.

• Ensure advisory boards align with Takeda’s goals and provide continuous strategic input for product development.

Congress Strategy & Execution:

• Shape and implement the congress strategy to ensure Takeda has a prominent presence at key industry congresses, medical meetings, and scientific conferences.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners to develop impactful presentations, posters, and educational materials.

• Oversee logistics and coordination of congress activities, including sponsorships, speaker programs, and booth activities.

Speaker Bureau Management:

• Manage and optimize the HCP Speaker Bureau program by identifying, recruiting, and training high-impact speakers.

• Oversee the execution of speaker programs, ensuring content delivery aligns with Takeda’s strategic priorities and brand messaging.

• Evaluate and optimize speaker programs to ensure they remain relevant and impactful for the target HCP audience.

Budget Management:

• Oversee the budgeting and financial management for Dermatology Strategy and Education programs, ensuring adherence to the annual plan and budget forecasts.

• Analyze spending trends, forecast future budgets, and optimize resource allocation to maximize program effectiveness.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of accruals and budget performance, identifying opportunities for cost optimization.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree

• 10+ years of marketing, sales or related function experience in the pharmaceutical industry with previous experience in leadership level positions with increasing responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage a team, positively influence coworkers toward common goals, foster collaboration, and enable teamwork

• Extensive experience in both marketing strategy, vision, design and execution

• Ability to understand and leverage research and analytics to drive decision making

• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated capacity for people development

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders.

• Strategic thinking with a strong ability to assess the competitive landscape and leverage insights for market positioning and innovation.

• High-level project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives concurrently while maintaining attention to detail.

• Budgeting – Ability to create and maintain an accurate budget for department expenses

Preferred

• MBA

• Commercial pharma experience in Psoriasis, including an in-depth understanding of the disease state, treatment paradigms, and future trends

• Proven success launching new product in the autoimmune space.

• Proven track record in marketing innovation

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:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$174,500.00 - $274,230.00

EEO Statement

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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