Evidence Generation TA Lead, Oncology

USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Vor Ort; USD 230.000 - 361.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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

You will lead integrated plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and oversee scientific studies to inform development, registration, and lifecycle decisions. The role requires a doctorate with extensive experience in medical affairs, epidemiology, or related fields, and a proven ability to lead in a highly matrixed global environment.

Qualifikationen

• Doctorate with at least 11 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 for multiple stakeholder groups.

Aufgaben

• Lead evidence generation strategy for complex assets across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and evolve integrated evidence plans from early development through post-launch.
• Guide cross-functional evidence teams by setting strategic direction and communicating recommendations.
• Provide scientific oversight for studies from concept development through execution.
• Inform investment and portfolio decisions by overseeing evidence generation budgets and presenting recommendations.
• Build internal and external partnerships to understand stakeholder requirements and deliver evidence efficiently.
• Strengthen evidence generation capabilities through coaching and inclusive leadership.

Kenntnisse

Medical affairs

Evidence generation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Doctorate

Advanced degree in science/medicine

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

In this Senior Director 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 internal and external partnerships to understand stakeholder requirements, support scientific exchange, and deliver evidence efficiently.
• Strengthen evidence generation capabilities by coaching colleagues and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports high-quality execution.

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 understanding of evidence generation across the product lifecycle and its role in stakeholder decisions 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.

EEO Statement

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Locations

Locations Boston, MA

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular Time

Type Full time

Job Exempt Yes

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Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism - Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance - and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives - including your own.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.