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Associate Director, Access Marketing, Entyvio

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

Lexington, MA
Full Time
Director
154k-154k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Join Takeda as the Associate Director, Access Marketing for Entyvio, a patient-focused, innovation-driven company committed to transforming patient care through novel pharmaceuticals and support programs. This role reports to the Director, Access Marketing and Lifecycle Management within the GI Business Unit, and involves developing strategies to improve healthcare access, reimbursement, and patient/provider education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop a deep understanding of unmet needs related to Entyvio's reimbursement and access ecosystem; develop recommendations and solutions to help patients and healthcare providers navigate healthcare access complexities by educating on access, authorization, and reimbursement pathways.
  • Evaluate market access trends and brand performance; develop and implement strategies and tactics aligned with organizational goals.
  • Represent Access Marketing on cross-functional teams; collaborate to streamline patient and HCP access to therapy through channel-specific marketing plans.
  • Partner with teams to develop programs, tools, educational materials, and personalized resources to broaden patient access pathways; lead planning, implementation, and rollout of assigned programs and tactics.
  • Oversee creation of access and reimbursement materials for internal teams, HCPs, office staff, and patients; leverage innovative technologies and delivery models for effective education and treatment delivery.
  • Lead development of messaging resources for field teams to communicate access coverage and reimbursement information effectively.
  • Monitor and analyze trends and policy changes to inform communication strategies and marketing tactics.
  • Ensure performance metrics are in place; leverage data to assess and optimize strategy effectiveness.
  • Build relationships with external access/reimbursement experts and KOLs to inform strategic approaches.
  • Manage budget and vendor relationships to ensure resources are used effectively and deliverables meet strategic goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree; MBA or advanced degree in economics, health policy, or relevant area preferred.
  • Minimum of 8+ years in commercial pharma market access.
  • Strong understanding of payer environments, healthcare principles, and reimbursement landscapes, including Medicare, Medicaid, and specialty segments.
  • Ability to develop strategic plans, conduct and interpret market research, and understand the regulatory environment.
  • High proficiency in business and marketing frameworks: Insights, Segmentation, Positioning, Value Proposition, Business Model Innovation, Creative Development, and Investment Optimization.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with digital and content innovation in healthcare marketing.
  • Established relationships with external access/reimbursement experts and KOLs.
  • Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

  • Educational background including a Bachelor's degree; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

  • U.S. base salary range of $153,600 to $241,340.
  • Eligibility for short-term and long-term incentives.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Basic life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Paid volunteer time off, holidays, and well-being benefits.
  • Up to 80 hours of sick time and 120 hours of paid vacation annually.

Working at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

Takeda is a global top employer committed to transforming patient care through innovation and collaboration. The company fosters an inclusive, collaborative workplace dedicated to delivering better health and a brighter future worldwide. Takeda encourages innovation, strives for excellence, and supports employee growth through life-changing work.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 24, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary154k-154k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceDirector

About Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

Website

takeda.com

Location

Lexington, MA

Industry

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing

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