EU HTA Submission Lead / EU HTA Submission Leadess

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Position: EU HTA Submission Lead

The primary objective of the EU HTA Submission Lead is to ensure the effective management of EU joint Health Technology Assessment (jHTA) processes and deliverables for key assets. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional partners across the organization to optimize patient access across Europe and Canada. Responsibilities include leading the planning, drafting, and submission of Joint Clinical Assessments (JCA) dossiers, managing upstream PICO surveys, and consolidating results.

Key Responsibilities

• Submission Planning: Lead the production of comprehensive JCA submission plans for assigned key assets, highlighting milestones and interdependencies for global cross-functional collaborators.
• PICO Planning: Ensure timely completion of PICO planning exercises, mapping evidence gaps against requirements and supporting trade-off discussions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with EU bodies, including the Commission Secretariat and HTA Coordination Group, serving as the primary contact for JCA and JSC-related topics.
• Internal Guidance: Guide internal functional teams and facilitate workshops on HTA developments, fostering collaboration and visibility across contributing functions.
• Advocacy: Champion EU jHTA needs within Takeda and advocate for resources to support regional activities, especially for assigned assets.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in life sciences required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MA, MBA, MPH, MPA).
• 10+ years of pharmaceutical experience, primarily in market access and HTA roles.
• Strong understanding of the HTA environment, methods, evidence generation, and payment policy in Europe.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration in a matrixed environment.
• Experience conducting landscape analysis of HTA environment and developing strategic plans.
• Proficiency in deploying advanced tools, including generative AI, for complex dossier planning and review.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Direct HTA experience, ideally with AMNOG and/or HAS/CT.
• Preferred experience in LOC HTA or global roles, especially in France/Germany.
• Strategic and project planning expertise in HTA contexts, preferably in France/Germany.
• Ability to review clinical and health economic literature relevant to EU jHTA.

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