Director, G2N Forecasting and Optimization (USBU)

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Company: Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Location: Boston, MA

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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as Director, G2N Forecasting and Optimization in our Boston office.

Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. As Director, G2N Forecasting and Optimization working on the Business Forecasting & Strategy team, you will be empowered and a typical day will include:

Directs all aspects of planning and analysis for all contracted commercial and government contracts. This position is directly accountable for the detailed analysis and projections of over $2 billion in rebates and chargebacks which are incorporated directly into the US business unit P&L for Plan, MYC, LRF and LBE’s and are the basis for recording gross-to-net actuals. This position is also responsible for partnering with Managed Markets to perform a variety of financial/business analyses for all business segments to in an effort maximize US BU’s gross margin. The incumbent in this position is responsible for leading and communicating a variety of ad hoc analyses on issues not limited to contracting and pricing for senior/executive management. Directly responsible for leading the cross functional analysis of pricing and contracting strategy and understanding how that impacts financial results for both net sales and volume.


ACCOUNTABILITIES:

STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MODELING

  • Develops pricing modeling strategy for Commercial Operations to support the analytical efforts to maximize profitability for the US business and utilize industry best practices.
  • Lead product and market analysis to examine and improve profitability and market position for the US business. Research industry trends and utilize information on pharmaceutical industry, competitive information, market conditions, and other internal resources (Sales, Marketing, Finance,Forecasting) to positively impact contracting activities.
  • Work with Sales, Managed Markets, Brand Heads and Commercial Finance to evaluate and recommend effective contract strategies, analysis, negotiation, and pricing tools and strategies for all US products, and future products.


PLAN/MYC/LRF/LBE

  • Direct strategy, and create procedures for the planning and analyses of rebates and Chargebacks (over $2 billion), market share, sales (over $3 billion), and profitability for all commercial and government contracts for Plan, MYC, LRF and LBE’s. Responsible for communicating net sales and volume impact of planning assumptions by channel. Collaborate with Managed Markets to create and communicate the pricing requirements for each business segment, develop the financial models, consolidate data to allow for multiple views of the information, and prepare presentations for Takeda review meetings.Work with Commercial Financial Planning to understand the financial impact of current gross-to-net reserves, pipeline stocking, existing and future contracting on Net Sales results.
  • Collaborate with Brand Directors, Sales Force, and Commercial Financial Planning to develop assumptions, communicate issues to meet all deadlines and provide explanations and a wide-range of scenario analysis, variance analysis, sensitivity analysis, and other insightful ad-hoc analysis.
  • Identify and address current and existing software application tools needed to ensure business functions are met and work with IT to improve system processes.
  • Responsible for the organization and staffing of this area. Includes recruiting, selection, training, development, and performance management as well as the provision of all necessary equipment, supplies and services for maximizing operating effectiveness.


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 10 years of business experience
  • 5 years at management experience
  • 5 + years of progressive experience in one or more of the following areas: Analytics, Marketing, Pricing, Contract Sales, or financial planning in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry


Desired:

  • Master’s Degree in business administration or other related field is strongly preferred. Equivalent experience in pharmaceuticals or other related industry may be acceptable.


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

10-15%


WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

  • 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company match of charitable contributions
  • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
  • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
  • Community Outreach Programs


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Locations

Boston, MA


Worker Type

Employee


Worker Sub-Type

Regular


Time Type

Full time

Job ID R0007356