Director, Field Reimbursement Team, West Region, US Oncology

About the role

As a member of Takeda Oncology, you will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. This field-based position reports to the Head of Field Reimbursement and oversees a regional team of field reimbursement professionals supporting the U.S. Oncology Business Unit (USOBU). You will provide strategic leadership and mentorship to field reimbursement directors, ensuring consistent execution of national strategies across patient access, payer policy, and patient support programs. As a recognized subject matter expert, you will drive operational excellence, foster strong cross-functional collaboration, and optimize patient access across the oncology portfolio, delivering exceptional customer experience for all stakeholders.

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 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in buy and bill reimbursement, specialty pharmacy, payer dynamics, copay assistance, and HUB services.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Company holidays.
• Well-being benefits.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
• New hires eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation per year.
• Eligibility for short-term and/or long-term incentives.

Pay

Base salary range: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00. The actual base salary offered may depend on factors including qualifications, relevant experience, specific skills, education, certifications, and location.

Schedule

Full time, exempt position. This role is currently classified as "remote" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Locations: Virtual roles based in CA, AZ, CO, OR, or WA.