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Takeda Pharmaceuticals Oncology Country Head Portugal in Portugal
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Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity as Oncology Country Head in Portugal reporting to the Iberia OBU Country Head. In this role, the successful candidate will set the vision, the strategy and goals for the Oncology Business Unit (BU), drive the implementation of access, commercial and medical strategy for the BU to ensure achievement of ambitious goals.
Role Objectives:
Lead all functions (e.g. marketing, sales, medical, and market access) within the BU and own the full P&L.
Grow current portfolio and prepare the BU/ Division for future Oncology product launches.
Accelerate DD&T transformation process and ensure an excellent execution
Strengthen the strong cross-functional Team and ensure continuous development and professional growth of Team members
Prepare the succession planning
Build valuable partnerships between Takeda, its customers & key stakeholders and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships to drive Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business
Reinforce and grow Takeda’s reputation in Oncology through relevant initiatives and participation in Institutional round tables and debates
Key Accountabilities
-Leadership:
Establish vision & people strategy for the Team
Define, communicate, embed and measure performance goals and standards in line with OBU objectives
Provide frequent coaching and mentoring to direct reports and talents to advance talent development, retention and succession for critical roles
Participate and strongly contribute to the LOC and Iberia Oncology Leadership Teams
Embed & role model Takeda values, set the tone for Team culture and develop cross-functional way of working
Foster open communication, invite feedback and lead through personal examples
Define, communicate, embed and measure performance goals and standards in line with OBU objectives
Drive talent acquisition for the OBU and establish Takeda as an employer of choice
-Excellence in Execution:
Drive operational excellence for the OBU (full ownership of P&L): set and own budget, targets and follow up performance and results
Lead the development of access strategy including pricing and commercial schemes and leverage them to optimize P&L
Ensure implementation & regular follow-up of cross-functional plans (e.g. key account management)
Drive accountability to establish standards and KPIs, define metrics and track progress and achievement
Provide strategic guidance to the Medical Lead in all medical activities (e.g. clinical trials, medical engagement activities) and oversee their implementation
Ensure execution of lifecycle management locally and evidence generation to support local data needs
Promote culture of learning & sharing/benchmarking with Oncology colleagues, and across the organization, to further advance ‘excellence in execution’
-Strategy and Planning:
Support organizational strategy development and ensure strategic needs of the local OBU are heard and fulfilled by above country teams (Region/Global) – clinical development/commercial
Take full accountability of strategic decisions for the OBU locally (medical, market access, commercial, etc.), while ensuring close collaboration within the LOC Leadership team
Lead the development and communication of local oncology strategy interacting with Global, EUCAN, and LOC commercial, medical and pricing & market access teams
Drive the implementation of the strategy incorporating Patient, Trust, Reputation, Business (PTRB)
Ensure resource allocation according to key strategic focus areas and to allow for impactful execution
Manage company’s risk profile including local ‘code of practice’; identify and mitigate risks across BU that may impact Takeda
Ensure ethics and compliance are embedded at all levels in the decision-making process
Establish a financial plan for the entire BU, in alignment with overall financial planning process and in close co-operation with EUCAN/Global financial team
Lay the groundwork in the BU for moving into new business areas in the future
-Customer & Stakeholder Relations:
Set the external stakeholder relationship strategy, together with relevant internal teams, and drive communication & interactions for Iberia OBU
Engage directly with payers / HTA body with appropriate support to ensure access to the OBU portfolio (according to local governance)
Maintain relationships with key customers, KOLs, and scientific societies as well as with payers, Industry associations and PAG representatives
Ensure the team lives and demonstrates patient and customer-centricity, defined as listening to and meeting their needs and providing innovative patient- and customer-centric solutions.
Ensure that also in the team mindset the patient comes first
Participate in key customer congresses and events for latest research updates, interactions with KOLs/HCPs and demonstrate Takeda’s presence in the field
Education and Experience:
University Degree and MBA is preferable
Fluent written and spoken English and ideally Portuguese
Director and above only candidates will be considered for this role
A minimum of 8 years experience in leading cross-functional teams at local or regional level as well as managing and developing people managers
Proficiency in Key account management (KAM) model
Experience in managing a P&L or a responsibility for a large budget and sales
Demonstrated experience in developing value-adding ‘win-win’ solutions with external stakeholders
Launch experience from a similar environment.
Previous exposure to Access related topics
Proven track record of understanding customers’ needs and be able to translate their needs into highly impactful tactics and solutions
Inspires and leads the Oncology BU (and the wider Takeda organization) to deliver innovative solutions and services to become best-in-class in Oncology
Builds a collaborative network of relationships with people in a variety of functions, roles and locations and leverages formal and informal networks to accomplish the ambitious goals
Creates an open and supportive environment in which learning is are encouraged and fosters the team / talent development and by coaching individuals and providing constructive feedback to establish high performing Teams
Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of local Oncology market, business model and local legislation.
Deep understanding of healthcare and reimbursement systems as well as treatment pathways
Therapy and product area knowledge as well as clinical data understanding
Locations
Lisbon, Portugal
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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