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Job Description

The Senior Manager Scientific & Competitive Analysis is responsible for performing complex data research and analysis to support business operations. This role involves creating data mining architectures, statistical reporting, and data analysis methodologies to identify trends in large data sets. By applying knowledge of existing and emerging data science principles, this role informs business decisions and contributes to Takeda's mission. As part of the Global Planning and Insights team, you will report to Senior Director - Global Oncology Forecasting.

Objectives:

+ Takes the lead for conducting timely, value-added, scientific and commercial aspects of competitor analysis in support of oncology global brand, product pipeline (from IND through P3), and/or business development opportunities using primary and secondary information sources (including attending scientific/medical conferences), information analysis, competitor profiling and by facilitating access to pertinent, high quality information.

+ Proactively communicates actionable recommendations and implications and integrates competitive insights into decision making with GOBU functions and/or Oncology Therapeutic Area Unit (OTAU). These include but are not limited to global Brand team, Global product team (GPT), and Clinical subteam (CST)

+ Coordinates with US and ex-US based market insights and forecasting colleagues to provide aligned competitor insight for their activities.

+ Work with brand lead to plan, coordinate and help execute key competitor workshops (War games, gap analysis, scenario planning) to prepare teams for future potential competitor threat.

+ Effectively manages CI (Competitive Intelligence) vendors to best utilize resources, including arrangement of periodic training for S&CA stakeholders and leverage CI resources globally for stakeholders

Accountabilities:

+ Perform relevant scientific and information analysis, particularly in relation to searching competitor information and scientific literature

+ Lead the coordination, planning and execution of competitive coverage at assigned medical and scientific conferences. Provide updates to key stakeholders before, during and after the conference.

+ Provide stakeholders with competitive insight with a focus on opportunities and threats that could impact Takeda’s portfolio.

+ Create focused competitive intelligence oral and written reports as well as news updates for specific customer groups as appropriate

+ Proactively establish working relationships with project and development teams to understand and anticipate their competitive intelligence and scientific information needs

+ Perform thorough in-depth searches and analysis relevant to areas of key strategic interest to Takeda Oncology

+ Communicate consistent global CI assumptions across functions as well as regions in a timely manner

+ Coordinate with US and ex-US based market insights and forecasting colleagues to provide aligned competitor insight for their activities

+ Work with brand lead to plan, coordinate and help execute key competitor workshops (War games, gap analysis, scenario planning) to prepare teams for future potential competitor threat

+ Conduct training to various stakeholders including pre-congress training and competitor deep dive to provide insight and help stakeholders understand competitor landscape for medical and commercial activities

+ Evaluate and make recommendations concerning information sources, retrieval and strategy for key customers

+ Contribute to the development and/or assessment of new products and services to be offered by Scientific & Competitive Analysis

+ Obtain and respond to feedback concerning the products and services of Scientific & Competitive Analysis

+ Involvement in team-based projects and work closely with other S&CA colleagues during times of high demand.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in life sciences

+ 3-5 years of experience in oncology or the pharmaceutical industry

+ Sound knowledge of primary and secondary research methodologies and of information resources relevant to the industry

+ Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) in biochemistry or biology with work experience outside the laboratory

+ Fluency in the use of PowerPoint, Excel and Word required.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Boston, MA

$137,000.00 - $215,270.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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