Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Kendall Square (MA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 278,080; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Director of Clinical Pharmacology to lead strategic pharmacology programs in a highly matrixed PDT environment. The role requires extensive PK/PD expertise, strong regulatory coordination, and the ability to drive across discovery through lifecycle management.

The candidate will shape clinical pharmacology strategy, manage studies, and oversee pharmacometrics projects to support global regulatory filings while collaborating with diverse teams in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Ph.D., Pharm D, MD or equivalent with at least 10 years of clinical pharmacology in pharma.
• Background in clinical pharmacology, biopharmaceutics or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee clinical pharmacology programs across development stages.
• Lead pharmacometrics analyses including PK/PD modeling for regulatory submissions.
• Represent Clinical Pharmacology on product development teams and support regulatory interactions.
• Manage outsourcing, budgets, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

PK/PD

Regulatory interactions

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D., Pharm D, MD or equivalent

Tools

NonMEM

Phoenix NLME

Job description

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 Director, Clinical Pharmacology in our Cambridge, MA 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.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

• This individual will work in a highly matrixed team setting and ensures close collaboration with other PDT BU functions and relevant Takeda R&D functions to support project goals.
• This individual will contribute to the clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics strategy to support PDT project progression from entry to clinical development to life cycle management
• This individual will act as the global clinical pharmacology lead on PDT projects and contribute to regulatory submissions and interactions.
• This role requires a strong strategic thinking, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and in-depth Clinical Pharmacology and PK/PD knowledge.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design clinical pharmacology programs to support the development, registration and commercialization of Takeda's plasma derived products.
• Represent Clinical Pharmacology on different product development teams. Provides input into all phases of drug development including, but not limited to dose finding, dose optimization, exposure-response, and pediatric development.
• Leads study design, execution and reporting of clinical pharmacology studies
• Identify, design, conduct and/or oversee pharmacometrics projects to support the program progression and regulatory submissions. The relevent pharmacometrics projects may include and are not limited to: non-compartmental PK, PK/PD analyses, population PK and PK/PD, and other modeling and simulation activities as appropriate for the project.
• Contribute to regulatory documents including Investigator Brochures, Labeling and those required for regulatory strategies, interactions and regulatory filings. Provides resolution of clinical pharmacology queries from regulatory agencies, taking a lead role in writing and reviewing responses to regulatory queries.
• Write/Review Clinical Pharmacology Plans and Reports, as well as relevent sections of CSRs.
• Manage outsourcing activities and approved budget accordingly.Manage contract requisition, SOW and approval of invoices.
• May participate in identification and evaluation of potential business development opportunities in PDT R&D, conducts due diligence evaluations.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• A Ph.D., Pharm D, MD or equivalent degree with at least 10 years of clinical pharmacology experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Educational background in clinical Pharmacology, biopharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related field.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage the clinical pharmacology/pharmacokinetic components of multiple drug products across all phases of development
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage clinical pharmacology and pharmacokinetic aspects of regulatory agency interactions and label negotiations
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and complete tasks to deadlines
• Ability to proactively identify issues and solve problems.
• Requires strong attention to detail in composing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, scheduling and meeting deadlines
• Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment
• Ability to effectively present information to management at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to set goals and objectives, establish and recalibrate priorities, provide feedback and appraise work.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills with the ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of PDT R&D strategies.
• Diplomacy and positive influencing abilities
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage external consultants/vendors

Knowledge

• Deep understanding and direct hands-on experience with pharmacometrics, PK/PD and statistical analysis using NonMEM, Phoenix NLME and other relevant data analysis tools.
• Excellent working knowledge of phase I clinical operations, drug development, multi-region regulatory requirements and PK/PD analysis.
• Knowledge of the latest developments in clinical pharmacology, pharmacometrics and regulatory guidance documents.
• Sound knowledge of drug regulatory authority biopharmaceutics and clinical pharmacology requirements to support the clinical development and marketing of new drug products
• Sound knowledge of GCP regulations and familiarity with GLP and GMP requirements
• Sound knowledge of the drug development process, and a detailed understanding of non-clinical and clinical DMPK processes
• Sound working knowledge of the cross-functional interfaces that are important for efficient drug development
• Experience in plasma derived/related therapies highly desired

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

Empowering Our People to Shine

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 - Kendall Square - 500

U.S. Base Salary Range

$177,000.00 - $278,080.00

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

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.

Locations

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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