Associate Director, Market Research
About The Position
As a member of Takeda Oncology, this role supports the company’s vision to cure cancer by executing primary market research for Global Oncology Brands, pipeline assets, and Business Development. The position integrates Global Forecasting and Competitive Intelligence insights to help drive brand value and competitiveness. It partners with Oncology Therapeutic Area Leads, Global Brand Leads, the New Product Planning Team, and lead countries and regions, providing market research expertise and sharing best practices. The role requires strong competence in pharmaceutical market analysis, primary market research techniques, and the integration of insights.
Requirements
- BA or BS degree required.
- At least 7 years of market research experience in an international and multicultural environment.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical global market research processes and methodology.
- Deep expertise in pharmaceutical primary market research.
- Ability to extract, analyze, treat, and consolidate data from different sources in clear, concise formats with rigor and a high level of accuracy.
- Advanced user of Windows applications, analytical tools, and applications.
- Accuracy and precision.
- Teamwork skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to travel 15%, or more as needed for specific business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Life Sciences undergraduate degree preferred.
- Master’s degree in business, marketing, or social sciences preferred.
- Deep knowledge of the Oncology market preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drive global primary market research for solid tumors, pipeline assets, products at launch, and strategic brands.
- Conduct primary market research using appropriate methodologies and techniques.
- Develop and administer primary market research tracking dashboards for newly launched and key company brands and regions.
- Use market, competitor, and product information to develop objective, actionable insights on market drivers, the competitive environment, and promotional and treatment trends among key customer types.
- Support lead countries and regions with market research expertise, coaching, and access to global sources and techniques.
- Design research that informs forecasting models and supports the rationale for forecast assumptions.
- Establish excellence and best practices in collaboration with Global Forecasting and Global Competitive Intelligence.
- Communicate ideas persuasively and appropriately in writing and presentations, and communicate changes and intentions transparently to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Insights & Analytics colleagues, including Forecasting, Competitive Intelligence, and Advanced Analytics, as a strategic thought partner to commercial teams.
- Set priorities and manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
- Listen actively and objectively to clients to ensure research design addresses business needs.
- Plan and manage projects.
- Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manage vendor relationships, and maintain accurate brand budgets.
- Learn about therapeutic areas and products quickly.
Benefits
- Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence.
- Inclusive, collaborative workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
