Director, Field Reimbursement Team - West

About the role

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).

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
• Able to travel 50–75%
• Valid driver’s license