Head of Thoracic Cancer, Global Marketing, Oncology Business Unit

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Job Description

Objectives:

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 Oncology Products & Pipeline Strategy team, you will report to the VP, Head of Global Marketing, and collaborate with a cross-functional, global team to drive an asset in the NSCLC Cancer space.

How you will contribute:

• Shape and influence global asset strategy through deep collaboration with R&D and Global Product Leaders, driving the development of the Clinical Development Program (CDP) and other critical asset components.

• Partner with senior leadership across functions, including the Global Product Team—to accelerate asset development and deliver on KPI’s & revenue targets.

• Lead execution of the global asset strategy, ensuring commercial launch readiness and alignment with Takeda Oncology’s overarching business objectives.

• Drive development of the NSCLC Disease Area Strategy and Brand Plan, including branding elements, financial planning, forecasting, and life cycle management to maximize portfolio value.

• Inspire and lead a high-performing team of Global Brand Leads, fostering strategic excellence and flawless execution to achieve brand success and competitive differentiation.

• Set the strategic commercial direction for a NSCLC oncology asset, driving portfolio optimization through validated growth opportunities, life cycle management (LCM), and prioritized initiatives.

• Own enterprise-level launch readiness, ensuring governance alignment and flawless execution of pre-launch and launch activities.

• Lead insight-driven decision-making, converting market intelligence into a compelling brand narrative; leverage analytics to validate opportunities, optimize marketing mix, and maximize ROI on brand investments.

• Shape managed markets strategy to secure long-term brand value, partnering across internal and external stakeholders to deliver pricing, access, and reimbursement solutions.

• Drive LCM strategy to expand indications and sustain competitive advantage, proactively anticipating market dynamics and orchestrating cross-functional execution to maximize asset value

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of progressive pharmaceutical experience in marketing, or strategy, including exposure to both U.S. and ex-U.S. markets.

• Proven oncology expertise, including in new product planning, and successful launch execution.

• Deep oncology knowledge, market dynamics, brand/franchise management, and effective HCP engagement strategies.

• 3–5+ years of leadership experience, with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.

• Demonstrated P&L ownership and strong financial acumen, including forecasting and resource allocation.

• Extensive experience in marketing strategy and execution, with the ability to communicate vision and influence internal stakeholders and external agencies.

• Strong collaboration skills, partnering effectively across countries, functions, and senior leadership to drive asset development and revenue growth.

• Proven ability to manage complexity and lead through change, demonstrating learning agility and adaptability.

• Strategic decision-making capability, balancing business, financial, and risk considerations to deliver optimal outcomes.

• Influential leadership, including situations without direct authority, to align stakeholders and drive results

Preferred:

• MBA and/or PhD

• Experience in GI Cancers

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:

$208,200.00 - $327,140.00

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. 

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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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