Director, Global Health Economics Lead, Oncology Business Unit
Company: Takeda
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About the role: 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.
As part of the Global Health Economics team, you will report to the
Head of Global Health Economics and US HEOR. Drive and realize
value demonstration strategies for Takeda’s global oncology
portfolio, achieving rapid, broad patient access and delivering
differentiated, evidence-based pricing through best-in-class health
technology assessment (HTA; including the EU Joint Clinical
Assessment [JCA]) and payer decision outcomes. Lead
cross-functional integration and impact, resulting in accelerated
market access, measurable commercial performance, and sustainable
advantage across various assets and indications worldwide Lead the
strategic development, execution, and continuous optimization of
global health economics (HE) plans, reimbursement strategy, and
evidence communication. Build and deploy best-practice tools and
training to maximize adoption and impact of global HE deliverables
across all regions Mobilize and align cross-functional and
cross-regional stakeholders at all enterprise levels, including
R&D, Market Access, and local operating companies (LOC), to
ensure seamless integration of evidence requirements and accelerate
value realization for patients and payers Co-lead the vision,
development, and adaptive evolution of enterprise-level frameworks
(e.g., Integrated Evidence Generation Plans [EGPs]), ensuring that
all evidence and access strategies are fully aligned with evolving
payer, HTA, and policy needs globally Pioneer and implement
innovative digital, data science, and AI-driven health economics
and outcomes research (HEOR) approaches, actively shaping Takeda’s
future market access strategy. Influence enterprise-level
decision-making and mentor emerging leaders through formal
educational and strategic thought leadership programs Advance
Takeda’s global reputation and influence by proactively shaping
thought leadership at international and industry forums, policy
discussions, and leading scientific consortia—building strong
partnerships with HTA, payer, academic and clinical stakeholders,
and elevating Takeda’s position as a recognized leader in HE and
value demonstration How you will contribute: Global Value
Proposition: Drive and deliver differentiated, evidence-based
global HE value propositions resulting in best-in-class HTA/payer
decisions, accelerated market access, and sustainable competitive
advantage across the oncology portfolio. Anticipate and capitalize
on emerging payer and societal needs Direct and oversee the
co-development with Global Pricing, Value & Access (PVA) and
cross-functional leaders to build compelling, evolving value
narratives that impact payer decisions and drive optimal patient
access worldwide Drive strategic identification and prioritization
of high-value opportunities—including new indications, lifecycle
extensions, and innovative contracting models—across the portfolio
Evidence Generation: Provide enterprise-wide vision and impactful
leadership in evidence generation to secure HTA, payer, and market
access objectives, integrating payer and real-world data needs
across global, regional, and local programs Pioneer new approaches,
including digital, data science, and AI, to transform evidence
generation and proactively shape Takeda’s response to dynamic
global value trends Review recommendations for advanced evidence
needs (e.g., RWE, patient-centered outcomes), ensuring that
internal and external partners are aligned to address emerging
payer trends and requirements. Lead the incorporation of innovative
and payer-relevant endpoints in clinical development strategies and
ensure robust HTA (including JCA) readiness HE and Value & Access
Tools Set enterprise-wide benchmarks for scientific rigor in HEOR
studies; ensure continuous innovation, external credibility, and
differentiation with HTA bodies and payers Drive the implementation
of global HE strategies and tools (Value Platforms, Dossiers,
value-based contract [VBC] toolkits) and ensure consistent
capability build across regions and LOCs, directly spearheading
global rollouts and advanced training programs Co-lead the
conceptualization and execution of VBC options in collaboration
with Market Access and Pricing, assessing and advancing their
commercial impact Continuously advance all HE and Market Access
tools in response to dynamic evidence and payer environments Market
Access: Serve as enterprise expert and spokesperson for Takeda’s
global product value proposition—proactively engaging, influencing,
and shaping both HTA policy and payer decisions to safeguard and
expand market access opportunities Monitor and anticipate trends in
the global HTA/reimbursement landscape to guide, shape, and
transform Takeda’s HE and access strategies at the enterprise level
Communication/Publication: Elevate Takeda’s visibility and
reputation through global HEOR communications, policy publications,
and leading contributions to industry discourse Lead global
communication strategy, translating complex technical analyses into
actionable, compelling value stories for executive, payer, and
policymaker audiences Foster Superior Collaboration: Mobilize,
empower, and align cross-functional and external networks to
deliver enterprise-wide HEOR and Market Access innovation.
Facilitate global knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous
capability-building Cultivate and manage advanced collaborations
with HE opinion leaders, vendors, and academic partners to ensure
Takeda remains at the forefront of innovation and excellence in
health economics Basic Qualifications/Requirements: Doctorate with
7 years of experience, Master's with 9 years of experience or
Bachelor's with 12 years of experience in healthcare industry with
direct experience in global product value proposition development
(industry or consulting) and interaction with payers, HTA bodies,
relevant policymakers and strong patient-centered focus Robust
understanding of the global payer environment and in-depth
understanding of ex-US payer landscape including HTA trends and
guidance (e.g., NICE, CADTH, PBAC, EU JCA), along with knowledge of
US Medicare (Part D), ICER in the US and trends in Emerging Markets
(e.g., China) – including reimbursement methodologies,
pricing/reimbursement authorities’ decision-making process and
current reimbursement issues Strong knowledge and hands on
experience in health economics, health technology assessment (HTA)
tools, methods and filings, SLRs, ITCs, statistical analyses and
economic modelling Strong knowledge and understanding of clinical
and epidemiological information, innovative global pricing models,
all phases of drug development methods of analysis of large
databases (e.g., claims data, electronic health records) and the
major areas of Outcomes Research (PROs, modelling) Leadership –
strong ability to work in a highly matrixed organization Strong
analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills (written
and oral) Strategic thinking and demonstrated problem solving
capability Influencing skills (one on one and in group setting) –
consensus builder with ability to effective drive decision making
Ability to translate technical issues to non-technical experts 5 to
10% Domestic and/or International travel may be required PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience in Hematology and/or Oncology A
combination of in-depth knowledge of Global HTA (including EU JCA)
requirements and direct experience in HTA submissions Direct payer
experience and/or experience in Market Access Track record of
peer-reviewed publications 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 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 U.S. Base Salary Range:
$174,500.00 - $274,230.00 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. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term
and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible
to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan
and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage,
basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid
volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits,
among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive,
per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are
eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce
and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship
status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status,
status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other
protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations Boston, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular
Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts
to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of
employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this
law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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