Director, Field Reimbursement Team - West

Takeda•USA - CA - Virtual, CA

5d•$177,000 - $278,080•Remote

About The Position

As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. We are seeking a Director, Field Reimbursement Lead – West to oversee a regional team of field reimbursement professionals supporting the U.S. Oncology Business Unit (USOBU). In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and mentorship to field reimbursement directors, ensuring discipline and consistent execution of national strategies across patient access, payer policy, and patient support programs. As a recognized subject matter expert, you will drive operational excellence, foster strong cross-functional collaboration, and optimize patient access across the oncology portfolio. A key focus of the role is delivering exceptional customer experience for all stakeholders, while guiding your team to achieve both regional and organizational objectives. This is a field-based position reporting to the Head of Field Reimbursement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, Marketing, or related field required
10+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry including 5+ years of patient access or relevant reimbursement experience required
2+ years of ‘buy and bill’ experience required
3+ years in Field Reimbursement Management with proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team in a matrix environment required
Demonstrated experience in buy and bill reimbursement, specialty pharmacy, payer dynamics, copay assistance, and HUB services required
Must reside in assigned area of responsibility
Ability to travel 50–75%
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Launch experience in oncology for both oral and injectable products highly preferred
Strong business acumen with strategic, analytical thinking and a confident executive presence
Proven ability to build credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders through collaborative leadership
Exceptional communicator, translating complex concepts into clear, concise messages both verbally and in writing
Commitment to Takeda’s core values—Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance—with Integrity at the center

Responsibilities

Build, lead, and empower a high-performing regional team of Field Reimbursement Directors with deep expertise in access, coverage, and reimbursement across all sites of care
Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven team culture that promotes accountability and proactive engagement with internal and external stakeholders
Provide ongoing performance management, coaching, and talent development to strengthen capability and succession readiness
Establish and foster strong relationships with sales leadership across the USOBU to drive alignment and business impact
Partner with the Head of Field Reimbursement to shape access strategies, tactical execution, performance metrics and aligned messaging in support of Pricing, Access and Value priorities and brand planning
Leverage data and insights to identify trends impacting barriers to access within the region and partner with appropriate cross-functional teams including Sales, Patient Services, Strategic Account Management, and Market Access to develop and execute targeted strategic initiatives
Drive consistent, compliant execution through regular team forums, field coaching, and engagement in key meetings, ensuring effective use of approved tools and educational resources with healthcare professionals
Ensure adherence to compliant ways of working across all cross-functional partnerships and field interactions within the region