Head of Gma Patient Access

We are currently looking for the Head of GMA Patient Access for our Zurich office. In this role you will:

- Provide leadership and expertise to design, coordinate and oversee the implementation and maintenance of GMA Patient Access programs and initiatives
- Establish and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors to support GMA Patient Access objectives and initiatives
- Build awareness, engagement for patient access programs and initiatives via coordination with internal stakeholders and project teams across R&D
- Align GMA Patient Access programs and initiatives with other groups within CMO, other functions within R&D, and other key divisional or corporate initiatives

Your accountabilities:

- Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of R&D activities related to enhanced patient access
- Lead and develop the team, retain talent
- Partner with relevant functions (e.g. Global Compliance) to drive creation and implementation of relevant policies, guidance, SOPs, tools and training programs related to patient access
- Lead internal awareness, education and training of GMA Patient Access related policies and SOPs
- Provide oversight of strategic partners and specialized vendors to ensure successful implementation and execution on GMA Patient Access related programs and initiatives
- Responsible for budget planning and oversight for select expanded access programs (e.g. NPPs) and align with other relevant internal stakeholders (e.g. Finance)
- Ensure GMA Patient Access reporting and transparency to senior leadership and other internal and external organizations as required/needed
- Provide oversight over the establishment and maintenance of streamlined database(s) to allow efficient tracking, reporting and documentation
- Build and maintain communication strategy and platform for GMA Patient Access to ensure awareness, education and training of patient access related programs, policies and SOPs
- Participate and represent GMA Patient Access in cross-industry, multi-stakeholder initiatives and collaborations related to patient access, positioning Takeda as a thought leader in this space
- Provide expert counsel for issue resolution and relationship management for GMA Patient Access
- Serve as an internal consultant to R&D functions and project teams to support development and implementation of ethical, agile and sustainable patient access programs and initiatives
- Identify and propagate best practices related to patient access across the R&D organization
- Support the Head of GMA Medical Functions on key strategic initiatives or through delegation of responsibilities as needed

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

- Healthcare Professional qualification (pharmacist, nurse, etc.) or an advanced degree (MS/MBA/MPH/PhD) in a health sciences related field is required
- 10+ years relevant professional experience required in a multi-disciplinary, global environment. R&D experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred
- 8+ years of relevant project management and/or leadership experience
- 6+ years of line and matrix management experience

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- Knowledge of global research and development and the interface with other organizations, functions and business units
- Significant experience working with vendors and external organizations (including corporations, associations, and academic institutions) relevant to the patient access field)
- Significant experience working within a complex, global organization and demonstrated ability to work across functions and regions at all levels without direct authority
- Strong proven ability to work from a position of influence to build consensus
- Proven track record leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives
- Excellent ability to multi-task and cope with changing priorities and timelines
- Strong problem-solving skills and resilience
- Strong strategic leadership capability with developed skills in team building and developing people
- Excellent written and oral communications, presentation, networking and public relations skills

**Locations**:
Zurich, Switzerland

**Worker Type**:
Employee

**Worker Sub-Type**:
Regular

**Time Type**:
Full time