About this role
By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE • Lead and orchestrate a cross-functional account team to deliver the territory account plan. • Grow revenue and market share and meet or exceed targets by tailoring resources and engagement to a deep understanding of customer needs and local context. • Maintain expert-level disease/therapy, product, competitor and ecosystem knowledge; capture and share insights and flex channels to maximise customer engagement. • Act as a budget holder, making sound business decisions that benefit patients and the company while adhering to all applicable codes, laws and internal policies ACCOUNTABILITIES • Build integrated account plans aligned to brand and access strategies; set clear objectives, KPIs and regular review cycles. • Develop deep account and stakeholder maps; identify decision pathways and influence points across the ecosystem. • Track performance, risks and opportunities; adjust tactics dynamically and lead the account team to deliver outcomes. • Conduct peer-to-peer-like engagements with HCPs (including balanced scientific discussions) to align on shared objectives. • Uncover underlying customer motivations; capture them accurately in CRM and use them to tailor subsequent interactions and content. • Demonstrate resilience, assertiveness and persistence to overcome access barriers with busy specialists who have long-standing competitor relationships. • Question entrenched treatment norms and highlight unmet needs using patient-centric storytelling that differentiates the brand and drives consideration. • Proactively tailor content, cadence and channel to each HCP's preferences, deploying the optimal mix of face-to-face, real-time virtual and omnichannel tactics. • Use CRM and AI-enabled tools to prioritise accounts, plan interactions and adapt quickly based on data; produce measurable engagement/outcome reports. • Systematically capture, structure and share field insights; translate them into next-best-actions and account strategy updates. • Leverage dashboards and analytics to refine targeting, optimise resource allocation and focus on the highest-value opportunities.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business or a related field (Master's/MBA desirable). • Solid of pharmaceutical/specialty sales or key account management experience. • Proven ability to lead through influence and orchestrate cross-functional teams without formal authority. • Strong knowledge of the relevant therapeutic area and the local healthcare and reimbursement system. • Account planning, negotiation, analytical, omnichannel and CRM skills. • Fluency in the local language and good command of English; full compliance and ethical mindset. • Role-models Takeda's six culture pillars: Patient-Centric, People-Minded, Respectful & Collaborative, Decision Effectiveness, Performance Culture and Enterprise Orientation. Locations Dubai, UAE Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time