Director, Field Reimbursement Team - West

About the role

The Director, Field Reimbursement Lead – West will oversee a regional team of field reimbursement professionals supporting the U.S. Oncology Business Unit (USOBU). This role requires strategic leadership and mentorship to ensure discipline and consistent execution of national strategies across patient access, payer policy, and patient support programs.

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

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
• 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
• Must reside in assigned area of responsibility
• Ability to travel 50–75%
• Valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelors Degree
• Position Type: Full time

Skills

• Strategic Leadership
• Team Building
• Performance Management
• Collaboration
• Customer Service
• Data Analysis
• Compliance
• Communication
• Leadership

Benefits

Takeda offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan and Company Match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Well-being Benefits

Pay

$177,000.00 - $278,080.00

Schedule

Full-time