GPD Strategy and Marketing Lead, Dermatology (Knowledge Management and Communications) / GPD Strategy and Marketing Lead, Dermatology (Knowledge Management and Communications)

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG - September 26, 2025

About the Role

The Director, GPD Strategy and Marketing Lead for Dermatology presents a unique opportunity to shape Takeda's inaugural commercial footprint in this therapeutic area. You will play a pivotal role in building strategic knowledge exchange and internal communication, fostering an inclusive collaboration that supports seamless knowledge transfer across global, regional, and local cross-functional teams.

This position is particularly crucial as Takeda ventures into the Psoriasis therapeutic area, contributing to a culture of trust and excellence across internal teams and with external partners in a rapidly evolving market. You will report directly to the Head of GPD Strategy & Marketing Dermatology, part of the Marketing & Commercial Excellence (MCE) team.

Key Responsibilities

The GPD Strategy and Marketing Lead for Dermatology will support the GPD MCE Head of Dermatology Strategy & Marketing and collaborate with the Dermatology franchise community to further develop and refine the brand strategy, enabling local franchise success through:

  • Leading the strategic vision and ongoing enhancement of a best-in-class knowledge and communication system, supporting the Launch Pad and Knowledge Hub as central resources for accessible information across MCE and LOCs.
  • Developing effective communication channels and tools to ensure the right information reaches the appropriate audiences, tailored to various stakeholders' operational needs.

How You Will Contribute

Stakeholder Communication

  • Establishing efficient pathways for insights transfer among LOCs, regional offices, and global teams.
  • Creating impactful presentations, supported by digital tools, for senior leadership.
  • Facilitating collaboration meetings and councils to enhance teamwork and brainstorming.
  • Building effective channels of communication to ensure that relevant information reaches the right audience, including core commercial teams and LOCs.
  • Translating key knowledge and insights into meeting materials, newsletters, and other communication tools to support sound decision-making.
  • Serving as the primary liaison for communication between LOCs, corporate functions, MCE, and global commercial teams.
  • Ensuring effective meeting coordination and alignment among stakeholders through tailored communications.

Launch Dashboard Workstream

  • Leading the Launch Dashboard workstream to capture and inform key launch metrics, aligning with business priorities.
  • Overseeing the continuous development of the Launch Dashboard and communicating critical launch metrics among stakeholders.
  • Tracking and interpreting launch effectiveness to ensure alignment with essential business goals.

Knowledge System Curation

  • Managing the Launch Pad and Knowledge Hub, ensuring accessibility and usability of best practices and resources for all LOCs.
  • Coordinating with GPD, MCE, and LOC stakeholders to maintain accurate, relevant, and impactful content.
  • Overseeing knowledge systems to guarantee access to relevant and actionable information.
  • Maintaining a comprehensive library of global resources to support commercial and marketing decisions.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to acquire quality resources that enhance the value of the knowledge system.
  • Reviewing and approving submissions from LOCs and driving engagement across the network.
  • Ensuring effective governance through operational working groups and regular calls.

Insights-for-Impact (I4I)

  • Embedding data and insights into planning and execution, translating analytics into actionable strategies for customer engagement.

Agency Ways of Working (AoR)

  • Optimizing collaboration with agencies, ensuring efficiency, innovation, and scalability across deliverables.

Content Creation for Effective Communication

  • Creating visually compelling and concise newsletters, slides, and materials to enhance knowledge sharing and clarity.
  • Developing communication strategies to foster engagement with knowledge systems and tools.

Alignment and Process Optimization

  • Scaling content from LOCs and across global and cross-functional teams.
  • Streamlining communication and approval processes among various functions.
  • Ensuring consistent branding and governance across all communication platforms.

Skills

  • Global & Regional Expertise: Extensive knowledge of healthcare landscapes and successful commercialization strategies.
  • Launch Excellence: Proven track record in launches at local, regional, and global levels, ideally in Dermatology or immunology.
  • Digital Transformation: Proficiency in leveraging technology and analytics to enhance operations and customer engagement.
  • Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Expertise in brand strategy, lifecycle management, and aligning digital health initiatives with business goals.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skillful in aligning diverse stakeholders to build trust-based partnerships.
  • Communication & Influence: Exceptional communicator capable of crafting clear, engaging materials to facilitate effective information flow.
  • Problem-Solving & Agility: Thrives in dynamic environments and demonstrates a growth mindset.
  • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with knowledge management and data curation tools.

Leadership & Mindset

  • Embodies a co-creation mindset aligned with Takeda's vision.
  • Passionate about digital biopharma transformation and enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Able to balance innovation with maintenance to meet market needs.
  • Skilled in navigating complex decision-making environments.

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Location : Glattpark (Opfikon)
Country : Switzerland

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