Associate Director, Scientific Training, Global Medical Affairs Oncology

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Takeda Oncology seeks a Scientific Training leader to identify learning needs, develop strategic programs, and drive high‑quality medical education across regions. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver onboarding, training materials, and innovative delivery methods in a hybrid Cambridge, MA setting.

You will oversee vendors, maintain SOP compliance, and act as a subject‑matter expert on Takeda Oncology products and disease states, traveling up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD) in a scientific discipline with minimum 5 years in healthcare or related field, including 3+ years in medical affairs/training.
• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with minimum 8 years in healthcare or related field, including 6+ years in medical affairs/training.
• Experience with oncology.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Vendor management experience.
• Strong communication, prioritizing, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Experience with training.

Responsibilities

• Identify learning needs and develop strategic training plans and packages.
• Collaborate with regions to tailor programs meeting local needs.
• Oversee vendors to support training initiatives.
• Serve as SME and consultant within GMAO.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, policies and procedures.
• Lead development of medical affairs education and training plans and materials.
• Develop onboarding training for Disease and Product data and certify regional teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Training design

Education

PhD or PharmD in a scientific discipline

Master’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Job Description

About the role:

As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. As part of the Global Medical Affairs Oncology team, you will report to the Head of Scientific Training. This is a hybrid role based in Cambridge, MA.

• Responsible for identification of learning needs, development and execution of strategic, tailored training plans and packages, and measurement of training success for Medical Affairs Scientific Training plans within GMAO, which includes ongoing needs assessments, developing and updating training programs, and establishing reinforcement training, including booster and focal training, to drive continual enhancement of GMAO scientific knowledge of Takeda Oncology marketed and pipeline products, relevant disease states, and competitor data
• Ensure strategic collaboration with regions and countries to better understand training needs and deliver programs that meet these needs
• Work with and oversee vendors to help support training initiatives.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and consultant to the regions and countries within GMA
• Liaise with members of the GMAO team and key cross-functional stakeholders such as Global Outcomes Research, and be a key contributor to the successful operations of the GMAO Medical Capabilities department

How you will contribute:

• Perform baseline and ongoing assessments to identify training needs, and to develop tailored training packages and plans to address those needs
• Lead development and updating of high-quality medical affairs education and training plans and materials to drive a consistent and deep understanding of, scientific knowledge on, and communication fluency with, Takeda Oncology products, respective disease states, and competitor data aligned with product scientific platforms
• Develop and execute GMAO on-boarding training programs for Disease and Product data, and ensure GMAO teams across regions and countries are trained and certified as scientific experts on Takeda Oncology products
• Collaborate with the Head of Medical Excellence and Scientific Training to implement training systems/platforms, as appropriate, to facilitate ease of training; deliver innovative training that maximizes multiple learning approaches including, but not limited to, modules/slides, e-learning, webinars, live meetings, workshops, and posters
• Collaborate with the Oncology Business Unit (OBU) regions and countries to build, customize, and use, tools and systems that enable improved GMAO and regional interactions, which will foster a cohesive culture and allow for deeper learning
• Identify and engage internal or external speakers, as appropriate, to deliver topic‑specific expertise
• Become a subject matter expert on Takeda Oncology products and act as a resource for countries and regions to provide scientific expertise
• Ensure compliance with all relevant SOPs, policies, and procedures

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD) in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years of healthcare or related experience, inclusive of 3+ years of experience in medical affairs and/or training
• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 8 years of healthcare or related experience, inclusive of 6+ years of experience in medical affairs and/or training
• Experience with oncology
• Experience working with cross-function teams
• Vendor management experience
• Strong communication, prioritizing, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
• Experience with training

Preferred:

• Experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development, and in adult education, is strongly preferred
• Prior curriculum development, and experience with educational outcome assessment, and application of adult learning principles
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical or biomedical writing and communications, including group facilitation and presentation to diverse audiences
• Experience with learning management systems
• Broad product/disease area knowledge
• Experience using influence and negotiation to secure positive outcomes

Travel requirements

• Ability to travel up to 25% per year including international travel

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.

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

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:

Cambridge, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$169,400.00 - $266,200.00

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.

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EEO Statement

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Locations

Cambridge, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.