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Key Account Manager - Oncology / Solid Tumour - Region Southeast England

London, England
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At Takeda Oncology, we aspire to cure cancer, with inspiration from patients and innovation from everywhere. We value employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. As a member of our team, you would bring your unique perspective to help us achieve our aspiration and help us demonstrate our commitment to patients on a daily basis.

We ensure a tight connection from research to development to commercialization to rapidly meet the needs of the cancer community, optimizing our ability to bring transformative medicines to patients. Our demonstrated leadership in the treatment of hematologic cancers and solid tumors, combined with cutting-edge science through multiple platforms, partnerships and therapeutic approaches, enable us to bring novel medicines to patients worldwide.

At Takeda, you will have access to the resources of a company with over 200 years of heritage, a diverse and robust pipeline, a values-driven culture and career development opportunities.

Job ID R0134929 Date posted 10/28/2024 Location London, England

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Job Description

People First - At Takeda we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all people and bringing them the hope of a brighter future. It is our passion that transforms every job into meaningful action. Our people are the heart of Takeda.

For Takeda UK we are looking for a

Key Account Manager, Oncology – Solid Tumour

Region Southeast England

Your tasks in detail:

  • Develop the regional business plan and financial objectives, supporting and reflecting central strategy.
  • Lead the delivery of the business plan working in collaboration with other Takeda functions.
  • Align business objectives to relevant NHS customer needs across local health economies/networks.
  • Construct, present and agree with the Divisional Sales Director/Business Unit Director the financial objectives, promotional strategy and tactics for the Region as part of business planning process.
  • Be accountable for the delivery of the plan across the Oncology portfolio of products, working with other field teams, their line management and Takeda Head Office functions.
  • Monitor and review the regional business plan, proactively making adjustments in line with changing circumstances to ensure that business goals are achieved.
  • Leverage support for products/ideas/projects across networks and to contribute to the development and mobilisation of local and national brand advocates.
  • Work collaboratively with other Takeda field teams and Head Office functions to integrate working practices and differentiate Takeda effectively to leverage maximum value for the company and the NHS.
  • Maintain a detailed knowledge of national policy objectives/drivers and apply this to identify opportunities for growing the business at a regional level.
  • Ensure that all knowledge management and CRM systems are maintained in accordance with Takeda standards and to ensure that business plans and objectives are transparent to the Senior Leadership Team of Takeda UK.
  • Possess a thorough understanding of the provisions of the APBI Code of Practice and Takeda SOPs, to ensure that the Company’s image and reputation is never jeopardised by irresponsible or unethical conduct

Your profile:

  • Degree in scientific or business-related subject or equivalent qualification.
  • ABPI qualified.
  • 5+ years successful industry sales experience
  • Clean driving licence
  • Sound understanding of UK pharmaceutical industry and demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of NHS policies, structures, funding streams and processes relevant to promoted products
  • Responsibility for managing customer relationships across the full spectrum of customer types, including population decision makers within the local health economy, to achieve sales targets.
  • Exceptional business planning and account management skills
  • High level of influencing and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrates well developed business and commercial acumen
  • Ability to assimilate and communicate complex clinical data
  • Proactive and accountable with a clear drive for completion and delivery

What you can look forward to with us:

  • Appreciative working atmosphere in an international and exciting working environment with a wide range of development opportunities
  • Independent work with the opportunity to play a part in shaping an innovative company
  • Professional and personal development opportunities

Empowering our people to shine

At Takeda, we earn the trust of society and our customers through our values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance. We incorporate these values in everything we do. They represent who we are and how we act. They help us make decisions that we can be proud of today and in the future. We enable our employees to develop their full potential. As a global top employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation and strive for top performance in everything we do. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative and international work environment where our teams are united by their relentless commitment to our goal of improving people's health and creating a better future for the world. Learn more at takedajobs.com.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Takeda is committed to foster diversity, equity and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based entirely on qualifications and are made regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

For further questions, please contact: Jennifer Kriedemann | Talent Acquisition Partner EUCAN | E-Mail: jennifer.kriedemann@takeda.com

    Locations

    Great Britain

    Worker Type

    Employee

    Worker Sub-Type

    Regular

    Time Type

    Full time
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