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Job Description

About Takeda
Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through meaningful and impactful work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster a values-based, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. As we continue growing, we know that behind our greatest achievements, there is an engaged team of curious learners.

About the role
The role of Medical Advisor-Patient Access supports expanded access to medicines and leads the implementation and operations of Patient Access mechanisms in areas of high patient unmet need.

What you will do:

• Lead the implementation and operations of patient access mechanism, including compassionate access requests
• Foster high levels of cross functional collaboration to enable timely decisions in a matrix organisation, across regions and multiple therapy areas.
• Drive execution, including tracking and reporting, of assigned Patient Access activities and mechanisms and manage and optimise related data and digital tools

What we’re seeking in you:

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field required, advanced degree in science or pharmacy preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in medical affairs in Pharmaceutical or healthcare Industry
• Experience in patient access mechanisms in the Australian and New Zealand context, and prior program management experience preferred
• Ability to understand and communicate scientific information
• Strong Project Management skills
• Enjoy working within a structured environment and thrive on maintaining and improving operational processes for greater efficiency and accuracy
• Demonstrate a strong desire and ability to collaborate effectively with others, contributing to a team-oriented environment and fostering positive working relationships

What awaits you:

• Work-life balance: Enjoy flexible and hybrid work arrangements to help balance your personal and professional life. Additionally, you can take advantage of the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to two weeks each year.
• Equitable and attractive salary & benefits: Enjoy annual salary reviews, competitive remuneration packages, and market-leading benefits designed to support you & your family at every stage of your career.
• Growth and development: Pursue rewarding career and development opportunities tailored to your aspirations, ensuring a continuously challenging and enriching professional journey.
• Healthy and inclusive team: Be part of an inclusive and transparent culture that prioritises an exceptional employee experience and fosters a strong sense of belonging.
• Generous leave: Take advantage of a range of leave options, including paid summer holiday leave, additional purchased leave, and gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Your wellbeing: Engage in a holistic and comprehensive wellbeing program that encompasses social, financial, mental, and physical health pillars
• Stunning Workplace: Enjoy spectacular views of Sydney Harbour from our office in The Rocks. Participate in lunchtime fitness classes and utilise our end-of-trip office facilities, ensuring a smooth and easy commute

Takeda is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and participate to reach their full potential. We aim for all employees to feel equally valued, supported, and celebrated. Your unique attributes—such as culture, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and age—truly enrich our team, reflecting the diversity of our wider community. We welcome your application, even if you don’t have all of the required experience, and encourage you to email us if we can provide any reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in this recruitment process.

Locations

Sydney, Australia

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time