Head of Contracts & Pricing

By clicking the u201cApplyu201d button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takedau2019s Privacy Notice ( and Terms of Use (. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description As 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. In this highly visible role, the Sr. Director will lead the strategic and analytic aspects of the US Oncology BUu2019s (US OBUu2019s) commercial and government pricing strategy and commercial contracting management, oversee advanced market access analytics, and lead the newly formed health economics function. The Sr Director will develop the analytic aspects of the US OBUu2019s commercial and government pricing plan for all in-line and new products and will be charged with taking a strategic portfolio approach to the disciplines. The Sr Director will manage all aspects within the US OBU for pricing, contracting and marketing access analytics, including but not limited to; Pricing, Pricing Compliance, Government Price Reporting, Planning, Contract Administration, Rebates, Group Purchasing Organization, Contract modeling and business cases and Contract Systems. How you will contribute: + Guides the evaluation of new pricing and contracting opportunities, andevaluation of identified leads to determining which possibilities meet thebusiness unit objectives (financial and strategic) and establishment of theappropriate business steps to capitalize on these opportunities. + Enhancing and managing processes across all access contracting decisionsand implementing procedures to align cross-functional teams amongaccess, government pricing, legal, marketing and compliance operations + Leading Pricing Governance Committee, Contract Assessments, BusinessCase Modeling and Analysis + Lead development and/or refresh business rules and playbooks thatinclude appropriate reporting and compliance + Chair the Pricing Committee (comprised of senior leadership from sales,patient value & access, marketing, finance and legal) that is responsible forthe pricing and contracting strategy across all US oncology customersegments. As the leader of this team, the Sr. Director frames strategicissues and defines the decision-making process for both high-level strategyand individual contract proposals. Committee recommendations arepresented by this role to Senior Management for approval. + Responsible for identifying information needs and conducting quantitativeanalysis of pricing and contracting matters. Responsible for all advancedmarket analytics and synthesis of information from all internal andexternal sources (market research, sales analytics, marketing research, andsecondary data) and use this to develop complex models that comparealternative scenarios, strategies and terms. + Manage and model GPO and VBA contract business cases and analytics + Oversee Gross to Net (GTN) forecast and models and partner with theforecasting and finance groups to ensure that price, discounts, rebatecalculations and environmental risks, are conveyed, understood, andincorporated into financial projections for US OBU. + Lead pricing analytics for in-line products and apply strategic thinkingaround pricing to ensure appropriate contracts for all commercialOncology products meet the overall business goals. This is particularlyimportant for late-stage products with the entry of generics and the need to balance Average Sales Price (ASP), price, share, and net revenue. Synthesize and develop solutions around this multivariate issue. + The Sr Director will own and present recommendations to the US Oncology Leadership Team (US OLT). + Lead contract development with key payers u2013 health maintenanceorganizations (HMOs) and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) --Government -- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Federal SupplySchedule (FSS), Medicaid, Department of Defense (DOD) -- and OncologyGPOs. This activity requires influence and negotiation across functions aswell as tracking and evaluation of contract performance. + Responsible for helping to set Patient Value and Access office-based andfield team goals and ensuring appropriate measures, metrics, and reportsare in place to track progress. Partner with Insights & Analytics and IT toensure measures are incorporated into all customer relationshipmanagement (CRM) and reporting tools and oversee the development ofreports used to guide the business and activities. + Train, coach, and develop staff in the complex discipline of pricing,contracting, and market analytics to ensure adequate commercialcapabilities as the portfolio expands. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: + Bacheloru2019s Degree required, MBA preferred + 12+ years of relevant experience required + Ability to analyze situations and data, synthesize and communicate results,and create recommendations and solutions to business problems required. + Must have experience in the pharmaceutical marketplace and be an expertin the pricing, market, and market access nuances of both oral andinjectable products and Oncology. + The Sr. Director must be expert in Government price, Gross to Netcalculations to act as internal expert and consultant to sales, marketing,and CFO. + Experience and in-depth knowledge in obtaining reimbursement withthird party commercial payers, Medicare Parts D and B, Medicaid, VA/DOD, integrated payer healthcare systems. + Expert understanding and experience implementing provider focusedreimbursement strategies, tactics, and support. + Strong understanding of innovative pricing models. Proven expertise inpricing and pricing methodology. + Leadership and influencing, strategic planning and organization, decisionmaking, change management, and problem-solving skills. + Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively convey strategicand technical market access information/issues to executives and accessstaff. + Demonstrates strategic enterprise thinking to find innovative ways to servepatients, and build trust, our reputation and the business 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

Created: 2026-01-29