Evidence Generation TA Lead, GI2

Takeda Pharmaceutical; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 361,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Director to shape evidence generation strategy for complex assets and indications across the product lifecycle.

You will translate stakeholder insights and evolving data into integrated research priorities, collaborating with global and regional partners to inform governance, investments, and portfolio decisions. You will coach and lead cross-functional teams, oversee scientific oversight from concept to execution, and strengthen

Qualifications

• Doctorate or master's with extensive relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in scientific/medical/quantitative field.
• Experience in medical affairs or related research areas.
• Experience developing evidence strategies for multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and governance discussions.
• Knowledge of evidence generation across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead evidence generation strategy for complex assets and indications by integrating stakeholder insights and evolving evidence needs across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and evolve integrated evidence plans that sequence fit-for-purpose research and dissemination priorities from early development through post-launch.
• Guide cross-functional evidence teams by setting strategic direction, building alignment, navigating competing priorities, and communicating recommendations, risks, and trade-offs.
• Provide scientific oversight for studies from concept development through execution, interpretation, and communication, ensuring scientific rigor, compliance, and impact.
• Inform investment and portfolio decisions by overseeing evidence generation budgets and presenting strategic recommendations, scenarios, and trade-off options.
• Build external and internal partnerships to understand stakeholder requirements, support scientific exchange, and deliver evidence efficiently.
• Strengthen evidence generation capabilities by coaching team members and colleagues and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Influencing without authority

Coaching

Education

Doctorate with extensive experience

Master’s degree with extensive experience

Advanced degree in scientific/medical/quantitative field

Experience in medical affairs or related research areas

Leadership in governance discussions in a matrixed global environment

Knowledge of evidence generation across product lifecycle

Influence and stakeholder alignment capabilities

Job description

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Job Description

About the Role

In this Senior Director level role you will help shape evidence generation strategy for complex assets and indications within a therapeutic area. You will play a key role in translating stakeholder insights, emerging data, evolving evidence needs, and healthcare system changes into integrated research priorities across the product lifecycle. As the primary Evidence Generation partner for assigned areas, you will connect scientific strategy with decisions related to development, registration, launch, differentiation, access, lifecycle management, and business objectives. Your work will contribute to rigorous, innovative, and impactful evidence activities through collaboration with global, regional, local, and external partners. You will also help ensure that evidence priorities inform cross-functional strategies, investment decisions, governance discussions, and dissemination plans while strengthening organizational capabilities through coaching and inclusive leadership.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead evidence generation strategy for complex assets and indications by integrating stakeholder insights and evolving evidence needs across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and evolve integrated evidence plans that sequence fit-for-purpose research and dissemination priorities from early development through post-launch.
• Guide cross-functional evidence teams by setting strategic direction, building alignment, navigating competing priorities, and communicating recommendations, risks, and trade-offs.
• Provide scientific oversight for studies from concept development through execution, interpretation, and communication, ensuring scientific rigor, compliance, and impact.
• Inform investment and portfolio decisions by overseeing evidence generation budgets and presenting strategic recommendations, scenarios, and trade-off options.
• Build external and internal partnerships to understand stakeholder requirements, support scientific exchange, and deliver evidence efficiently.
• Strengthen evidence generation capabilities by coaching team members and colleagues and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate with at least 11 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with at least 13 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific, medical, or quantitative field.
• Experience in medical affairs, clinical development, epidemiology, evidence generation, outcomes research, or a related field.
• Significant experience developing evidence strategies that address the needs of multiple stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to lead evidence strategy, cross-functional teams, and governance discussions in a highly matrixed global environment.
• Strong knowledge of evidence generation across the product lifecycle and its role in stakeholder decision-making across geographies.
• Ability to influence without formal authority, manage competing priorities, communicate effectively, listen actively, adapt quickly, and build stakeholder alignment.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$229,600.00 - $360,800.00

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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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.