Global Patient Access Strategy Lead

Role Summary

Global Patient Access Strategy Lead provides strategic leadership to plan and implement Patient Access programs. Leads the development of strategy for planning, coordination and execution of Patient Access initiatives and creates training and communication plans to build awareness and support across the organization. Reports to the Global Patient Access Strategy and Operations Team Lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and drive execution of pre-approval access programs, leveraging AI tools and data-driven decision making, in collaboration with the Global Product Team, Regional and LOC teams
• Represent Global Patient Access on cross-functional teams to define approaches and strategies related to Patient Access
• Serve as a main point-of-contact with project and functional teams regarding Patient Access programs and report progress on achievements within the strategic areas of focus
• Collaborates closely with cross-functional, global and local teams (e.g. Medical affairs, Clinical supplies, R&D) on the planning pre-approval access programs
• Responsible for education and training cross-functional teams (Global, Region, LOC) on Patient Access programs, policies, and SOPs
• Manage budget planning for Patient Access programs
• Maintain awareness of worldwide Regulatory guidance and support implementation of best practices related to Patient Access across Takeda
• Collaborate closely with other Patient Access teams (e.g. Oncology) and provide support for other Patient Access mechanisms and initiatives as needed
• Support audits and inspections related to Patient Access
• Support and contribute to process enhancement initiatives
• Manage relationships with key external partners and vendors
• Participate in other activities, teams and committees as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: PhD, PharmD with ~5+ years; MS with ~8+ years; BS with ~10+ years experience or related experience in clinical research or pre-approval access in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO
• Preferred: Advanced degree in a Health science field preferred (e.g. Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health)
• Previous experience managing pre-approval access programs
• Comfort with emerging technologies and adaptability to digital tools
• Proven ability to integrate AI and technology solutions into strategic planning and execution of patient access programs
• Thorough knowledge of global regulatory requirements and guidance related to Patient Access

Education

• Required: PhD, PharmD with ~5+ years; MS with ~8+ years; BS with ~10+ years experience or related experience in clinical research or pre-approval access in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO
• Preferred: Advanced degree in a Health science field (e.g. Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health)