Director, Oncology Clinical Operations - Remote

USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations, Oncology to lead multiple clinical programs with a focus on innovation and quality. This remote role reports to the Executive Director, Clinical Operations, Oncology and requires strong leadership across global teams.

You will oversee budgets, internal/external partnerships, and ensure inspection readiness while driving programs to timely milestones in a fast-paced, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent required, Life Sciences preferred.
• 12+ years in pharmaceutical industry, including 9+ years in clinical study management.
• Oncology experience required.
• Global regulatory and compliance knowledge (US CFR, EU CTD, ICH GCP).

Responsibilities

• Oversee COPLs as Clinical Operations representative on GPT/CST.
• Represent Clinical Operations in issue escalation with senior management.
• Contribute to Clinical Development Plans and operational strategy.
• Accountable for program budget planning and external spend.
• Ensure timely program status reporting to senior leadership.
• Oversee selection and management of Strategic Partners/CROs.
• Ensure inspection readiness guidance for COPLs/COMs.
• Collaborate with Senior Director to allocate resources.
• Demonstrate Takeda Leadership Behaviors and cross-functional leadership.
• May participate in BD/in-licensing evaluations with due diligence.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Global regulatory knowledge

Oncology experience

Strategic collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree Life Sciences

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations, Oncology to lead multiple clinical programs with a focus on innovation and quality. This remote role reports to the Executive Director, Clinical Operations, Oncology and requires strong leadership across global teams.

You will oversee budgets, internal/external partnerships, and ensure inspection readiness while driving programs to timely milestones in a fast-paced, compliant environment.