Director, Evidence Generation Strategy

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Boston, MA seeks a Director-level expert to shape and lead evidence generation strategies across the product lifecycle. You will integrate stakeholder insights, emerging data, and evolving healthcare requirements to support regulatory submissions, market access, and lifecycle management.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Medical, R&D, Market Access and Evidence Generation to develop integrated evidence plans, ensure scientific rigor, and enable

Qualifications

• PhD with 8+ years in medical affairs, clinical development, or related field.
• MS with 10+ years in medical/science evidence generation or outcomes research.
• Bachelor’s degree with substantial scientific/quantitative experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead evidence generation strategy for assigned assets/indications across lifecycle.
• Develop integrated evidence plans translating priorities into actions.
• Guide teams, align stakeholders, and support evidence-based decisions.
• Partner across functions/regions to support registration, launch, and access.
• Provide scientific oversight for studies from concept to dissemination.
• Drive alignment across governance forums and external partners.
• Contribute to strategic planning and lifecycle decisions.
• Engage external stakeholders through scientific exchange and advisory activities.

Skills

Evidence strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder alignment

Communication

Project management

Education

Doctorate + 8+ yrs

Master's + 10+ yrs

Bachelor's + significant experience

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Boston, MA seeks a Director-level expert to shape and lead evidence generation strategies across the product lifecycle. You will integrate stakeholder insights, emerging data, and evolving healthcare requirements to support regulatory submissions, market access, and lifecycle management.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Medical, R&D, Market Access and Evidence Generation to develop integrated evidence plans, ensure scientific rigor, and enable