Product Specialist (based in Victoria North/ West)

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Job Description

About Takeda

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers fulfilling careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster a values-based, 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.

About the role

Are you looking to grow your career in the pharmaceutical industry? We are looking for an ambitious Product Specialist to join our Specialty IBD team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering parental leave. This role is based in Victoria North/West and includes responsibilities across the Northern Territory.

You will be welcomed into a supportive and experienced team, where you will have the opportunity to continue learning and growing. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in implementing national and local strategies, understanding customer needs, and building long-term relationships with healthcare providers. You will collaborate closely with customers and healthcare professionals to promote Takeda’s products and drive sales, gaining valuable experience and contributing to the success of our initiatives.

What you will do:

• Sales and Promotion: Achieve sales targets through strategic engagement with clients, delivering product promotions, and capitalizing on sales opportunities.
• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with key influencers in the healthcare sector.
• Strategic Planning: Manage customer accounts and territory plans, leveraging data analytics to track promotional spending and support customer requests.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay informed about industry trends and competitive landscapes, effectively communicating complex product information.
• Travel requirements: an interest and ability to travel interstate, and overnight travel, including occasional weekend commitments

What we’re seeking in you:

• Education: Tertiary Degree or postgraduate qualification in Marketing, Business, or Health Sciences is desirable.
• Experience: Knowledge of the Australian Pharmaceutical Market, pharmaceutical sales or Therapy Area is preferred.
• Customer centricity skills: Understands the healthcare ecosystem, drives innovation, creates shared value, builds collaborative partnerships, communicates tailored messages, drives performance.
• Learning Agility: Continuously developing your scientific knowledge within the relevant Therapeutic Area.

What awaits you:

We are committed to creating an exceptional employee experience, and we place your wellbeing at the heart of that.

• Market leading benefits that make a difference to individuals, families, carers during each stage of your career
• Flexible leave options that help you personalize your work experience
• Comprehensive wellbeing program supporting your social, financial, mental and physical wellbeing

Takeda is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and participate to reach their full potential. We aim for all employees to feel equally valued, supported, and celebrated. Your unique attributes—such as culture, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and age—truly enrich our team, reflecting the diversity of our wider community. We welcome your application, even if you don’t have all of the required experience and encourage you to email us if we can provide any reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in this recruitment process.

Locations

AUS - Victoria, Australia

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time