Takeda · 3 hours ago
Lead, Market Research
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$154K/yr - $241K/yr
5+ years expTakeda is a patient-focused company that is transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals. The Lead, Market Research position is responsible for executing primary market research for Global Oncology Brands and collaborating with various teams to drive brand value and competitiveness in the market.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Integrated Insights Leads for TAs to understand insights requirement and to design forecasting model methodologies including commercial rationale and assumptions
Drive global primary market research for strategic Brands, products at launch, and pipeline candidates
Support Lead countries/regions with expertise in MR, including coaching and sharing Global sources and techniques
Fully leverage all market, competitor, and product information to produce objective and actionable insights of market drivers, the competitive environment, promotional and treatment trends with key customer types
Conduct primary market research using the best methodologies and techniques in market research
Develop and administer primary MR tracking dashboards for newly launched and key company’s Brands and regions
Establishing an excellence and best practice together with Global Forecasting and Global Competitive Intelligence
Excellent communication of ideas including written and in-person presentation skills in a persuasive and appropriate manner. Ability to frequently communicate changes and intentions with high level of transparency to all stakeholders
Able to set priorities, develop and manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
Ability to actively and objectively listen to clients to assure research design addresses business needs
Demonstrated project planning and project management skills
Ability to build strong positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to manage vendor relationships and maintain an accurate budget for brands
Ability to quickly learn about therapeutic area and products
Qualification
Required
BA or BS degree required with a preference in the Life Sciences
Minimum 5 years of experience in Market Research in an international and multicultural environment required
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical global market research process and methodology
Preferred
Master's degree in business, marketing, or social sciences preferred
Deep knowledge of Oncology market preferred
Deep expertise in pharmaceutical primary market research
Ability to extract, analyze, treat, and consolidate data from different sources in clear and concise formats with rigor and high level of accuracy
Advanced user of Windows applications, analytical tools and applications
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) plan and 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
Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (34)
2021 (44)
2020 (18)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
Recent News
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2025-12-21
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