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Job Description

OBJECTIVES:

Leads flagships medical programs as defined by the Global Medical Affairs (GMA) Strategy Team and sub-teamsLeads GMA-driven evidence generation, taking into consideration the medical, scientific, regulatory and commercial considerationsSupports multi-disciplinary matrix teams through complex decisionsCollaborates with other Medical Strategy Team (MST) members, Commercial and Clinical stakeholders in establishing a medical strategy wholly aligned with the cross-functional planInvestigates and analyses major trends to reach strategic decisions related to the brandDirects the development of synopses and protocols and provide medical oversight and monitoring for Phase 3b/4 studiesDevelops and maintain relationships externally through Advisory Boards, Professional Associations, Patient Advocacy, Professional Meetings and Conferences, and regular HCP scientific exchange, etc. to deliver Takeda’s scientific objectivesAttends relevant congresses or other relevant fora to maintain up-to-date scientific/medical knowledgeManages budget for specific cost centers and provide direction and budget oversightThis is a role for an experienced physician, thriving in a multi-cultural environment, self- motivated, and having the willingness to make a difference for the patients. The incumbent will display high scientific and ethical standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Data generation

Contributes to the clinical strategy and leads key flagship programs, including the data generation plan which includes both clinical and non-clinical projectsContributes to Phase 3b/4 research and RW data generation plans aligned with brand and market access strategyActs as a study Medical Lead for the GMA Medical Affairs Company Sponsored / Collaborative studiesManages complex projects with a strategic mindset and leads by influenceInterprets data from an overall scientific standpoint in collaboration with Medical Communications and stands as a scientific and medical reference for the compoundMaintains attention to details, anticipates and mitigates problemsPrioritizes and responds in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

External Interactions

Directs activities involved in interactions to establish and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders relevant to Entyvio® and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.  These responsibilities include leadership roles in meetings with the key opinion leaders, establishment of strategy for Entyvio®, and developing documents required to outline the Company positions on research programs e.g. materials used for meeting presentations and formal responses to communications received from the regulatory organizations or opinion leaders.  Lead roles will also be taken on the incorporation of advice/recommendations received into the design of clinical studies/programs as appropriate, accountable to senior leadership for the successful completion of related objectives

Leadership, Task Force Participation

Is a core member of the Medical Strategy Unit, contributing to the Global Product Medical Plan and its implementation. The Medical Strategy Unit comprises of experts from the therapy area medical group and functions such as strategy, project management, publications, research, medical information, etc.Partners with the Commercial and Clinical stakeholders in establishing a medical strategy which is wholly aligned with the brand planDrives, articulates, and socialize an ongoing data-driven “context check” to frame key data releases, extract and exploit value and pre-identify and address data gaps supporting both assets and disease area assumptions (related to the context)Responsible for driving alignment on medical content/messaging within the organization to ensure maximal functional and regional inputParticipates in the scientific communication plan, and further development of the publications strategy for assigned compounds by providing scientific input, in collaboration with the publications team, external experts, authors and the internal teamStrategic approach focused on improving Takeda’s impact of activities addressing diversity, equity, inclusion, and health equity across the therapeutic area or portfolioContributes to both strategic internal and external medical education activities, medical/scientific information exchangeBrings medical/scientific expertise and gather medical/scientific insights supporting research/data generation activitiesRepresents GMA supporting "Disease Area Strategies"Supports Access teams with medical/scientific expertiseContributes to creating the Asset Medical Strategy document with input from the Regional/Local Operating Company Medical DirectorsProvides functional leadership to contribute to successful launch and life cycle management of a prioritized global brandResponsible for review and certification of assigned brand-related clinical content material development for medical education, medical communication, publications and Key Opinion Leader engagement plansProvides medical-scientific training to internal/external stakeholders as required

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS:

Required

MD required, PhD is a plus, preferably a minimum of 7 years total pharma industry experience. Clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical industry, CRO health-related consulting company, and/or biomedical/clinical experience within academiaExperience in synopsis/protocol writing and Medical MonitoringKnowledge of clinical operations and at least 3 years’ experience working in the area of immune-mediated disorders, experience in Inflammatory Bowel Disease is desirableExperience working on Global Products, engaging with International KOLs and delivering on a multinational value proposition for the assigned productDemonstrated ability to work effectively in complex matrix environmentsKnowledge of pharmaceutical industry dynamics and trends including a good understanding of the life cycle of a brand from cross-functional perspectives (e.g. marketing, pricing and reimbursement, supply chain)Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, including proven success in communicating ideas to build collaborative work relationshipsAdvanced interpersonal and negotiation skills including clear achievements in positively influencing key stakeholdersAbility to proactively predict issues and avoid problemsAbility to drive decision-making within a multi-disciplinary, multi-regional, matrix teamsDiplomacy and positive influencing abilitiesFluency in English

Desired

Proven experience in and understanding of multiple regional/country marketsDeep understanding of the brand(s)/therapeutic area and the stakeholders’ needsFluency in more than one language

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

The position will require approximately 10-20% travel

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. 

For Location:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$222,600.00 - $349,800.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. 

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. 

EEO Statement

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LocationsUSA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

Yes

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