The Associate Director, Consumer Marketing will champion Takeda's culture and values while supporting the delivery of the consumer marketing strategic plan for a new product launch. The ideal candidate combines strong consumer marketing expertise with a mindset of curiosity and adaptability, proactively embracing AI tools to drive both efficiency and innovation.
Requirements
- Minimum BS/BA degree with MS/MBA preferred
- 5+ years of consumer marketing experience; minimum 3+ years within the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience in consumer marketing strategy and tactic planning with the ability to communicate ideas to internal partners and external agencies
- Consumer marketing experience in media, including digital marketing, with the ideal candidate having broadcast media planning experience
- Experience leading cross-functional and agency teams
- Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage and influence innovative consumer projects through a matrixed organization
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, processes, timelines, and expectations of multiple stakeholder groups
- Proven track record of influencing, aligning, and inspiring cross-functional stakeholders at all levels, building trust and cultivating strong relationships to achieve shared goals
- Results-driven mindset with a high level of ownership, urgency, and resilience, consistently delivering on commitments while navigating obstacles and evolving business needs
- Demonstrated ability to use data, insights, and structured analysis to inform decisions, challenge assumptions, and recommend evidence-based actions
- A courageous leader who drives change with clarity and conviction, even in the face of ambiguity, resistance, or conflicting priorities
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k) plan and company match
- Short-term and/or long-term incentives
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid volunteer time off
- Company holidays
- Well-being benefits
- Up to 80 hours of sick time
- Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
