Medical Director, Clinical Science, Gastrointestinal and Inflammation Therapeutic Area

4 days ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Takeda Full time
Transforming the Pharmaceutical Industry

Takeda is a patient-focused company that empowers its employees to take charge of their future. We are seeking a Medical Director - GI & Inflammation - Dermatology to join our Cambridge, MA office and contribute to our inspiring mission.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and drive strategy for global clinical development, considering medical, scientific, regulatory, and commercial issues for assigned Takeda pipeline compounds.
  • Oversee a multi-disciplinary, multi-regional, matrix team through complex decisions, ensuring the development of a global clinical development plan that results in regulatory approval of assigned compounds in multiple regions.
  • Apply clinical/medical decision-making to clinical development issues, influencing senior leadership decision-making and setting strategic direction for projects.
Requirements:
  • MD or internationally recognized equivalent, plus 5 years of clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical industry, CRO, health-related consulting company, or biomedical/clinical experience within academia.
  • Previous experience leading a clinical development team/matrix team with responsibility for studies in multiple regions.
  • NDA/MAA/Submission experience, management experience, and board-certification in dermatology.
Preferred Skills:
  • Superior communication, strategic, interpersonal, and negotiating skills.
  • Ability to proactively predict issues and solve problems.
  • Ability to drive decision-making within a multi-disciplinary, multi-regional, matrix teams.
Travel Requirements:
  • Ability to drive to or fly to various meetings or client sites, including overnight trips, with some international travel required.

This position is classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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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

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$222, $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.

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