Head of Thoracic Cancer, Global Marketing, Oncology Business Unit
TakedaBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted March 25, 2026
255800 - 401940 USD
Full Time
About the Company
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Job Description
The Head of Thoracic Cancer, Global Marketing (Vice President) will drive global marketing strategy for Takeda’s Thoracic Cancer (NSCLC) asset(s) across the lifecycle, contributing to Oncology’s aspiration to cure cancer. The role will lead an integrated, cross-functional global team to maximize portfolio value through indication strategy, lifecycle management, and enterprise launch readiness.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive pharmaceutical/biopharma experience spanning global commercial strategy, marketing, and/or franchise/portfolio leadership in specialty and/or oncology.
- Significant experience leading late-stage development, pre-launch, launch, and in-line strategy for complex brands/assets; demonstrated success in oncology launches preferred.
- Deep Thoracic Cancer/NSCLC experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience shaping asset strategy in partnership with R&D
- Experience operating at enterprise level with governance, prioritization, and trade-off decisions across a portfolio and across functions.
- 7–10+ years of people leadership experience, including building, leading, and developing high-performing teams and leadership pipelines; experience leading leaders strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead in complex, matrixed, global organizations and to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k) plan and company match
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid volunteer time off
- Company holidays
- Well-being benefits