R0148286 Head of Payer Strategy and Account Management (

s a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. As the Head of Payer Strategy and Account Management you will lead the strategic direction, development, and execution of payer engagement strategies across commercial and government payers. You will also be responsible for negotiating access agreements, building deep and trusted relationships with payer decision-makers, and driving market access strategies that optimize product reimbursement and patient access.

As a key leader within the Patient Value and Access organization, this role requires a strong understanding of industry dynamics, health economics, pricing and reimbursement strategies, value-based contracting, and competitive intelligence. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proactive mindset, deep industry expertise, and a proven track record of successful payer negotiations and account management

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How you will contribut

• e:Develop and execute a comprehensive payer strategy to secure optimal access, coverage, and reimbursement for Takeda Oncology’s portfoli
• o.Build and maintain deep, trusted relationships with key payer decision-makers, including national and regional health plans, PBMs, government agencies, and integrated delivery networks (IDNs
• ).Lead high-stakes negotiations with payers, ensuring competitive and sustainable formulary positioning, access, and reimbursemen
• t.Serve as a primary company liaison with payer customers, understanding their evolving needs and ensuring alignment with Takeda OBU’s business objective
• s.Anticipate and respond to changes in policy, reimbursement, and industry trends, proactively developing strategies to mitigate risks and capture opportunitie
• s.Partner with Pricing, HEOR (Health Economics & Outcomes Research), Government Affairs, Commercial, and Medical Affairs to ensure payer strategies align with broader business objective
• s.Provide executive-level insights and recommendations to senior leadership, influencing company strategy based on payer market intelligenc
• e.Drive cross-functional collaboration to develop value-based agreements, innovative contracting models, and access solutions that address payer and patient need
• s.Maintain a deep understanding of payer landscapes, competitive dynamics, and evolving healthcare policies to inform business strategie
• s.Leverage HEOR and real-world evidence (RWE) to support the value proposition of Takeda Oncology’s products in payer negotiation
• s.Stay ahead of industry trends, legislative changes, and competitive intelligence, proactively adapting payer strategies as neede
• d.Represent Takeda Oncology at key industry conferences, advisory boards, and external stakeholder engagement

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Minimum Requirements/Qualificatio

• ns:Bachelor’s degree in business, health economics, or a related field required; MBA, PharmD, or advanced degree preferr
• ed.15+ years of experience in payer account management, market access, managed care, or related areas within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry requir
• ed.Proven track record of negotiating high-value access agreements with national and regional payers, PBMs, and government agenci
• es.Deep understanding of US healthcare reimbursement, pricing strategies, formulary dynamics, and access pathwa
• ys.Strong knowledge of health economics, outcomes research, and value-based contracting mode
• ls.Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to synthesize complex market dynamics into actionable business strategi
• es.Experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, matrixed environme
• nt.Excellent executive presence, communication, and influencing skil
• ls.Travel requirement -