Head Global Public Affairs & Patient Advocacy, PDT BU

• Shape, influence, and drive public policy and advocacy strategies globally to advance patient access and PDT BU priorities across the value chain.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with policymakers, patient organizations, and industry stakeholders to enhance Takeda’s reputation and leadership in the plasma space.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across public affairs and patient advocacy to foster alignment, deliver impactful advocacy initiatives, and build organizational capabilities.
• Monitor regulatory trends and emerging policy issues to proactively manage risks and capitalize on opportunities supporting Takeda’s and PDT’s patient-first mission.

• Shape the Public Policy Environment

• Monitor and identify opportunities to influence public policy and regulatory frameworks in priority areas central to advancing PDT BU’s strategy.
• Develop and advocate company positions on key legislative, policy, and regulatory issues that accelerate the availability of plasma-derived therapies globally.

• Guide Advocacy Strategies Across Regions

• Serve as a trusted policy advisor to PDT LT and other Takeda partner BU, funtional and LOC leaders, including subject matter experts, on developing and implementing policy & advocacy strategies to drive change and improve patient access to PDTs in key markets

• Strengthen Global and Regional Stakeholder Relations

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key global stakeholders, including policymakers, patient organizations, trade associations, think tanks, and other interest groups.
• Represent Takeda on industry platforms such as PPTA working groups and identify additional opportunities to advance PDT BU priorities.

• Oversee Patient Advocacy Efforts

• Foster strong alliances with global and regional patient advocacy organizations, ensuring their voices are central to shaping the public debate on plasma and plasma-derived therapies.
• Enable effective engagement with the patient community for incorporating patients’ perspectives on unmet needs, research and development and evidence generation.
• Build impactful partnerships that support plasma policy goals, patient access and raise Takeda’s reputation as a patient-first company.

• Establish Leadership Presence

• Position PDT BU leaders as thought leaders on public and industry platforms to drive organizational priorities forward.
• Deputize for the Head of Global Corporate Affairs as required, demonstrating operational and policy leadership.

• Build Capabilities & Develop Talent

• Lead a multidisciplinary team across public affairs and patient advocacy, mentoring and coaching
• Establish training programs to build capacity and align advocacy practices across key regions and countries.

• Policy Monitoring & Risk Assessment

• Keep track of emerging political, regulatory, and public trends in key geographies; develop strategies to manage associated risks and leverage opportunities.
• Assess and communicate the business and reputational implications of shifts in the policy environment.

• Functional Alignment & Impact

• Collaborate closely with Heads of PDT Communications and BioLife Communications to align PDT’s external engagement, apply multi-stakeholder approaches and imcrease impact.

• Expertise in policy, public affairs, or government relations, with demonstrated ability to assess and articulate the business and reputational impact of policy challenges and opportunities.
• Over 15 years of advocacy experience, particularly in healthcare, rare diseases, or the plasma-derived therapies ecosystem.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing integrated public affairs and advocacy strategies that drive change, protect reputation, and deliver business impact.
• Ability to represent Takeda’s values and positions with diverse audiences, including government representatives, patient organizations, trade associations, and industry stakeholders.
• Skilled in building and managing complex stakeholder relationships in a global, matrixed organization.
• Displays core leadership behaviors: strategic agility, navigating change, fostering innovation, and building collaborative cultures.
• Operates autonomously to lead advocacy initiatives, including managing external consultancies or vendors.
• Highly strategic in assessing complex policy environments to design effective solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Builds and nurtures strong partnerships with policymakers, patient advocacy groups, trade associations, and healthcare professionals to advance Takeda’s mission.
• Collaborates effectively across internal cross-functional teams to align regional and global public affairs efforts.
• Proactively develops disruptive and innovative partnership models that align with long-term policy and business objectives.
• Demonstrates credibility when addressing sensitive topics related to healthcare policies, treatments, and disorders.
• Balances multiple projects and stakeholders while navigating complex regulatory, cultural, and political dynamics across global markets.
• Capably manages changing schedules and priorities in highly dynamic environments.
• Advanced degree required (e.g., MBA, JD, MSc in Political Science, Public Policy, or related fields).
• Proficiency in English is essential; additional language skills strongly preferred.
• Embodies “Takedaism” and leads with integrity, prioritizing Takeda’s PTRB framework (Patient, Trust, Reputation, Business).
• Displays strategic vision and operational agility, aligning public affairs initiatives with Takeda’s broader values and purpose.
• Collaborative, culturally astute, and adaptable to diverse markets and policy environments.

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