Director, Oncology R&D Strategy & Portfolio

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

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Boston, MA, is seeking a Director of Oncology R&D Strategy and Portfolio Management to shape and execute an integrated portfolio strategy across the One Oncology organization. You will partner with OTAU, ODDU, and OBU leaders to enable timely decisions, translate complex data into clear strategic recommendations, and drive improvements in governance and analytics.

The role leads portfolio strategy, prioritization, analytics, governance, and strategic

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD/MBA) in a relevant field.
• 7–10 years consulting in Pharma; 10–15 years in biopharma with R&D, strategy, portfolio management.
• Experience presenting to senior executives in R&D and in business organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated end-to-end Oncology R&D strategy and portfolio roadmap.
• Lead portfolio prioritization, analytics, governance, and strategic initiatives across programs.
• Facilitate governance, decision-making, and cross-functional alignment at senior levels.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Portfolio management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Decision analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD/MBA)

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Boston, MA, is seeking a Director of Oncology R&D Strategy and Portfolio Management to shape and execute an integrated portfolio strategy across the One Oncology organization. You will partner with OTAU, ODDU, and OBU leaders to enable timely decisions, translate complex data into clear strategic recommendations, and drive improvements in governance and analytics.

The role leads portfolio strategy, prioritization, analytics, governance, and strategic