Job Description

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Location: While a primary location is identified for this role, qualified internal candidates located in Cambridge, MA, USA may also be considered, subject to business needs, role requirements, talent availability, and local legal requirements.

Compensation: The salary range displayed reflects the primary location associated with this posting. Compensation may vary for candidates considered in other locations. Where applicable, location-specific salary ranges and compensation information will be provided in accordance with local requirements.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of GPA capabilities, including processes, tools, and ways of working
• Serve as a flexible, high-impact team member who can step into priority areas across GPA (e.g., operations, programs, compliance) to address gaps and drive execution.
• Lead the transition and execution of Compassionate Use access programs, ensuring seamless end-to-end operationalization through cross-functional and NGO partnerships, including patient transition planning and execution
• Deliver programs reporting and operational performance oversight (e.g., patient status tracking, transition progress, issue log, risks/escalations) for programs.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of GPA capabilities, including processes, tools, governance, and ways of working.
• Lead the execution and optimization of Compassionate Use Access programs through coordination, tracking, and process improvement.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Supply Chain/Clinical Supply, PV/Safety, Quality, Medical, Legal/Compliance, vendors, and NGOs to ensure compliant, timely execution and rapid issue resolution.
• Deliver Compassionate Use Access programs reporting and insights to support operational and strategic priorities
• Own and maintain execution trackers (e.g., patient status, milestones, exceptions, issue log) and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify operational risks and bottlenecks early (e.g., country readiness, supply constraints, partner readiness), propose options, and drive decisions through to closure.
• Develop practical solutions, templates, and frameworks that enable teams to operate more effectively.
• Partner with functions such as Strategy & Operations, Compliance, Medical, and Vendors to drive aligned execution and adherence to global standards and ways of working.
• Support operational execution across programs, including problem-solving, issue resolution, and coordination of activities.
• Act as a flexible resource across Global Patient Access, stepping into high-priority areas or covering gaps to ensure continuity of delivery, as based on agreed prioritization.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Required

Education & Experience

• PhD, PharmD with ~3+years; MS with ~5+ years; BS with ~8+ years experience or related experience in clinical research and/or early access program in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO
• Experience in Patient Access, Global Medical Operations or related functions
• 5+ years of effective project management, clinical operations, Patient Access
• Experience with digital tools leveraging digital platforms, data tools, and analytics solutions to support operational excellence, governance, and data‑driven decision‑making across global teams.
• Good understanding of global regulatory and compliance requirements for patient access, clinical research, including but not limited to good knowledge of medical terminology, e-CRF, clinical data and ICH GCP
• Experience working with clinical supply/supply chain, vendors and external organizations (including corporations, associations, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions) relevant to the patient access field
• Experience working within a complex, global organization and demonstrated ability to work across functions at all levels without minimal direct authority

Behavioral Competencies & Skills

• Structured and detail‑oriented, with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and evolving priorities.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in a health, life sciences, data, or technology‑related discipline (e.g., Pharmacy, Public Health, Health Informatics, Data Analytics).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Percentage of travel: Requires approximately 10% travel, including overnight and international travel to other Takeda sites and meetings with external partners

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Base Salary Range:

CHF148,600.00 - CHF204,270.00

For information about our benefits, please click here

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time