By 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** **About the role:** This position will support in leading and managing policy and external relations across Government, Trade Associations, and other relevant stakeholders. The role is responsible for driving policy and advocacy strategies focused on the value of innovation, healthcare transformation, and sustainable access to healthcare. The role will proactively develop public affairs strategies and drive public-private partnerships aligned with Takeda’s priorities. This position will report to the Head of Corporate Affairs & Patient Excellence. The qualified candidate will be responsible for planning and executing a proactive public affairs strategy that advances the company’s focused therapeutic areas. **How you will contribute:** + Policy stakeholder mapping, regular understanding of stakeholders' dynamics and prepare blueprints for public affairs plans aligning with Takeda’s focused therapeutic areas. + Plan and Execute Public Affairs initiatives to augment access efforts in rare diseases and other strategic areas. + Work with policymakers and influencers in priority states to drive policy implementation initiatives to ensure access ready ecosystem. + Promote discourse among state government officials by bringing together local/regional experts and patient advocates and other relevant stakeholders involved in the Therapy/portfolio to reinforce messaging. + Provide continued support for strategic Communication and CSR and any other programs focused on public relations/government matters + Work in close alignment with Market Access, Legal, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Patient Support, Marketing to ensure implementation of the company’s strategic priorities + Build strong connections and working relationships with external and Internal stakeholders for policy-shaping initiatives fully aligned as per the company ethics and compliance SOPs. **What you bring to Takeda:** **Education and Experience Requirements** + A university degree in Public Health Policy/Epidemiology/Health Economics related disciplines + 8+ years of progressive experience in public health, policy, government affairs/advocacy or related field in a multi-national, matrixed environment, ideally with pharma sector. **Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies** + Flexibility in working under tight deadlines and ability to effectively plan, prioritize, execute, budget, follow up, and anticipate challenges + Strong understanding healthcare/biopharmaceutical / biotech industry and related policies + Proven track record in external stakeholder engagement and management (e.g. Government, Trade Association, Patient Organization) + Ability to work cross-functionally and build strategic alliances internally and externally + Relationship management experience with a commitment to providing exceptional levels of contribution to both internal and external partners. + Strong experience in policy-shaping, negotiation and driving public-private partnership + Political acuity and business acumen + Strong ethics and integrity **Complexity and Problem Solving** + High caliber to breakdown complex issues in simple, transparent and effective patient engagement strategies and execution + The incumbent should be highly comfortable in collaborating cross functions to deliver on patient engagement outcomes. **Other Job Requirements** + Deep understanding of Indian healthcare and pharma landscape + Strong relations with public health and policy stakeholders in healthcare **More about us:** 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 Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, 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. **Empowering our people to shine:** Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. **Locations** IND - Gurgaon **Worker Type** Employee **Worker Sub-Type** Regular **Time Type** Full time