Associate Medical Director, Clinical Science– Inflammation TAU

USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 199,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is seeking an Associate Medical Director, Clinical Science, Inflammation to lead clinical research programs in the US.

This role designs, oversees, and conducts studies, ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific integrity across inflammatory indications. You will partner with leadership to translate strategy into executable plans, manage study budgets, mentor teams, and serve as scientific liaison with external investigators in a Cambridge, MA-based, full-time role

Qualifications

• MD or internationally recognized equivalent plus 3 years of clinical research experience in pharma/CRO/academic settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee clinical studies within inflammation, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Partner with leadership to translate strategy into executable research plans.
• Manage individual study budgets and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Represent US Medical Clinical Research with external collaborators and investigators.
• Identify and drive innovative process improvements with significant impact.
• Lead and matrix-manage high-performing study teams.

Skills

Clinical research leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data interpretation (Phase I-III)

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

Scientific consulting

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Education

MD or internationally recognized equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Associate Medical Director, Clinical Science, Inflammation is responsible for providing clinical research leadership to ensure the successful strategic implementation of clinical programs. This role involves designing, overseeing, and conducting clinical studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to the advancement of medical science.

How you will contribute

• Partner with leadership to translate strategy into executable research plans
• Design, oversee, and conduct clinical studies within assigned therapeutic areas
• Manage individual study budgets and communicate status to stakeholders
• Represent US Medical Clinical Research with external collaborators and investigators
• Identify and drive innovative process improvements with significant organizational impact
• Lead and matrix-manage high-performing study teams
• Provide financial oversight for program/study budgets

Skills and qualifications

• MD or internationally recognized equivalent plus 3 years of clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical industry, CRO health-related consulting company, or biomedical/clinical experience within academia (or a combination of afore mentioned).
• Dermatology is a plus
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical research and medical regulatory processes, capable of leading complex clinical programs
• Expertise in medical science with the ability to provide high-level scientific consultation
• Proficient in regulatory compliance, ensuring all research activities meet required standards
• Skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships to enhance research outcomes
• Advanced ability in data interpretation, particularly of Phase I-III clinical trials
• Leadership skills with experience in mentoring and guiding teams towards achieving scientific and commercial goals
• Effective project management skills, capable of overseeing multiple research initiatives
• Experienced in scientific consulting, providing valuable insights to project teams
• Strong team collaboration skills, promoting an inclusive and productive work environment
• Strategic planning abilities, adept at aligning research activities with broader company objectives
• Problem-solving skills, with a knack for identifying and addressing challenges proactively
• Excellent communication skills, proficient in conveying complex information clearly and persuasively
• As a recognized expert within your business or function, you possess comprehensive expertise in your discipline and broad knowledge across related areas.
• You excel at anticipating internal/external challenges, recommending improvements, and providing leadership and consultative expertise for a specific business, region or function.
• Your role involves shaping company policies, solving unique, far-reaching problems affecting operations, disciplines, or other business units/functional areas/regions.
• You frequently interact with equivalent-level managers and customer representatives, conducting briefings and technical meetings.
• Operating independently, you provide guidance in the most complex situations, lead functional teams or projects, and serve as a best practice/quality resource.

Compensation and Benefits Summary

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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: $198,500.00 - $311,850.00 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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Location and Working Conditions

Locations USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes

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Company Culture

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

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