Marketing Lead, Dermatology
Sydney, New South Wales Job ID R0171077 Category Commercial Subcategory Marketing and Commercial Operations,Commercial,Marketing and Commercial Operations,Commercial Business Unit Global Portfolio Division Job Type Full timeBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
Job Posting Title: Marketing Lead, Dermatology
About Takeda
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Great Place to Work, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster a values-based, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. As we continue growing, we know that behind our greatest achievements, there is an engaged team of curious learners.
About the Role
As the Marketing Lead, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategies to promote Takeda’s medicines, drive growth, and build brand awareness. Based in Sydney, you will lead the launch of Takeda’s Psoriasis asset in the ANZ market, ensuring organisational readiness and seamless delivery. Your strategic leadership will be key in market entry, brand positioning, and leveraging AI-enabled tools for analytics, scenario planning, and omnichannel engagement to establish a strong foundation for long-term growth and competitive advantage.
What you will do:
- Launch Preparation and Execution: Lead the end-to-end launch readiness and execution of Takeda's psoriasis asset in ANZ, delivering against strategies priorities and defined success metrics.
- Marketing Execution and Optimisation: Design, implement, and optimise integrated omnichannel strategies across field force and digital channels to drive engagement, generate insights, and improve patient outcomes.
- Strategic and Tactical Planning: Lead the Dermatology brand strategy and operating plan, ensuring clear positioning, a cohesive narrative across channels and stakeholders, and alignment to enterprise objectives.
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Drive collaboration across Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, Compliance, and Regulatory to enable seamless, compliant execution and timely decision-making.
- Customer and Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and lead strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, patients, and advocacy groups, to shape brand strategy, strengthen trust, and deliver long-term value.
What we’re seeking in you:
- Bachelor in Health Science related discipline or Marketing, Business Administration; MSc in Health Sciences, or MBA an asset.
- 8 years of pharmaceutical marketing experience, including 3 years in product management and new product launches
- Product Launch experience in the pharmaceutical industry; ideally within dermatology or inflammatory diseases.
- Strong business and financial acumen, and digital fluency, including proficiency in AI and digital tools.
- Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and strategic leadership skills.
What awaits you:
- Market-leading benefits that make a difference to individuals, families, and carers during each stage of your career.
- Rewarding career and development opportunities tailored to your aspirations.
- Flexible leave options that help you personalize your work experience.
- Comprehensive wellbeing program supporting your social, financial, mental, and physical wellbeing.
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and reach their full potential. We aim for all employees to feel equally valued, supported, and celebrated. Your unique attributes—such as culture, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and age—truly enrich our team, reflecting the diversity of our wider community. We welcome your application, even if you don’t have all of the required experience, and encourage you to email us if we can provide any reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in this recruitment process.
