Senior Director of Oncology Research

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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Executive Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Sciences in our Cambridge office.

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

OBJECTIVES :

Responsible for ensuring ongoing review and agreement of the Therapy Area Strategy and associated documents formulated by the OTAU leader prior to their review and approval by appropriate governance committees. Oversees the development and execution of the Integrated Disease Area Strategy (IDAS) and overall Integrated Global Development Plan (IGDP). Responsible for review of synopses, other relevant clinical study documents and Critical Study Results. Provide leadership and oversight of respective clinical development activity. Responsible for providing guidance to TA leaders on regional specificities within Therapeutic Area.

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Accountable to Oncology Clinical Science Head to provide strategic clinical input on assigned clinical studies.

Leads the Global Development Team (US, EU, and others) managing both the US / EU Development Team and the Japan / China Development team for assigned compounds. In some cases may lead the US / EU Development Team but more likely will oversee the study physician and / or clinical scientist leads responsible for leading the team. Emphasis will be on insuring that the development teams are proactively identifying contingencies, potential risks and strategies to address future obstacles.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

Experience

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :

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

This position is currently classified as hybrid in accordance with Takedas Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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