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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
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Lead insight generation and competitive intelligence for nephrology-focused pipeline assets to inform clinical development and early commercialization strategies. Partner with cross-functional teams to develop target product profiles, business cases, and patient-based forecasts.
Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8-10+ years of experience in market research, insights, or strategy, preferably within strategic consulting or specialty care. Must have demonstrated experience in drug development, commercial launch readiness, and managing patient-based forecasts.
By clicking the “Apply” 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 Takeda’s 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.
Global Insights Lead, Nephrology (Associate Director) – Reporting to the Global Insights & Analytics Head, this role is responsible for leading insight generation and competitive intelligence for a nephrology-focused pipeline asset, with potential expansion into transplant and other related indications. As a key member of the Global Commercial Team and the Global Insights & Analytics organization within Takeda’s Strategy & Portfolio Development function, the individual serves as a trusted strategic partner, delivering actionable, decision-oriented insights that inform clinical development and early commercialization strategies. The role supports critical decisions related to study design, endpoint selection, and product positioning by integrating market data, stakeholder perspectives, and competitive intelligence. Additionally, the position collaborates across indication teams to ensure aligned franchise strategies and leverages prior commercialization and launch experience to enhance launch readiness and capability development across the broader franchise.
Lead qualitative and quantitative research to understand treatment landscapes, unmet need, and treatment dynamics
Monitor competitors, pipeline developments, and evolving standards of care
Translate insights into clear implications and recommendations for cross-functional teams
Provide input to indication strategy, study design, endpoints, and positioning
Inform the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) and early commercial strategy with insight-driven perspectives
Support development of target product profiles (TPPs), business cases, and strategic narratives
Inform key forecast assumptions based on insights and competitive intelligence
Partner with forecasting teams to ensure alignment of inputs, assumptions, and outputs over time
Support scenario planning and stakeholder alignment
Serve as insights lead for transplant-related workstreams
Partner closely with R&D, Medical, Commercial, and regional teams
Communicate clear, data-driven perspectives to support decision-making
Required: Bachelor’s degree; MBA, PharmD, or PhD preferred
8–10+ years of experience in market research, insights, forecasting, analytics, or strategy
Background in strategic consulting or competitive intelligence strongly preferred
Experience supporting drug development and/or commercialization (launch or inline)
Experience owning and managing patient-based forecasts (inputs, assumptions, tracking overtime)
Demonstrated experience contributing to launch strategy or commercial readiness efforts
Strong analytical, synthesis, and communication skills
Experience in transplant, immunology, or specialty care a plus
Strategic and agile thinker who translates data and competitive intelligence into actionable strategy
Experience bridging clinical development and commercialization to inform decision-making across the asset lifecycle
Strong understanding of how to generate insights that impact both early-stage strategy and downstream execution
Experience managing and evolving patient-based forecasts
Ability to operate across indications and contribute to franchise-level thinking
Collaborative, influence-based leader comfortable operating in ambiguity
Required up to 10%.
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. #LI-Hybrid
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.
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$154,400.00 - $242,550.00
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.
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.
Better Health, Brighter Future
We strive to transform lives. While the science we advance is constantly evolving, our core purpose is enduring. For more than two centuries, our values have guided us to do what’s right for patients and for society. We know that changing lives requires us to do things differently. We start by listening to and addressing what really matters to patients, the people who love them, and those in the healthcare system who provide care. And that’s what inspires us all to be bold, push boundaries and set new standards that open up greater opportunities. Read our community guidelines: https://takeda.info/communityguidelines
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