Global Patient Access Strategy Lead(m/w/x)

# Global Patient Access Strategy Lead **Zurich, Switzerland** | **Full time** ## Job Description **At our heart we** are committed colleagues. We offer interested people numerous opportunities and strongly believe in, and promote, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a company we offer roles based on merit, welcoming candidates of any gender, age, religious belief, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic or social origin, or disability. Our team is growing and for this we need bright minds with creativity and flexibility – **what talent do you have?** ***OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE*** * Provide strategic leadership to ensure successful planning and implementation of Patient Access programs * Lead and develop the strategy for the planning, coordination and execution of Patient Access programs and initiatives. * Develop and implement training and communication plans to build awareness, engagement and support for patient access programs and initiatives across the organization ​ ***ACCOUNTABILITIES*** * Lead strategic planning and drive execution of expanded access programs 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 expanded 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 provides 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 ***CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE*** * Experience planning and executing expanded access/Compassionate use programs * Thorough knowledge of global regulatory requirements and guidance related to Patient Access ***DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS*** * Ability to improvise and demonstrate creativity in solving problems and achieving objectives * Ability to analyze complex situations, make decisions and plan for the future * Comfortable with ambiguity and has the ability to work independently, take initiative and complete tasks in a timely manner * Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with other interfacing Takeda functions (e.g. Medical affairs, Global Manufacturing & Supply, Ethics and Compliance) * Strong proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build consensus * Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills * Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple competing tasks and demands * Experience in Project Management * Experience working with supply chain, vendors, and external organizations (including corporations, associations, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions) relevant to the patient access and global healthcare * Experience working within a complex, global organization and demonstrated ability to work across functions and regions without direct authority * Experience contributing to cross-functional initiatives * Ability to influence and work effectively with various disciplines and functional areas * Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. ***EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS*** **Required:** * PhD, PharmD with ~3+years; MS with ~6+ years; BS with ~8+ years’ experience or related experience in clinical research or expanded access in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO * Previous experience managing global expanded access programs * Requires approximately 10% travel, including overnight and international travel to other Takeda sites and meetings with external partners. **Desired:** * Advanced degree in a Health science field preferred (e.g. Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health). ## Locations Zurich, Switzerland ## Worker Type Employee ## Worker Sub-Type Regular ## Time Type Full time