Global Director, Clinical Data Management & Strategy

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA seeks a senior leader to oversee Clinical Data Management for one or more Therapeutic Area Units. You will define vision, strategy, and operating models, drive on-time, high-quality data deliverables, and partner across R&D and external providers.

You will manage a global DM team, champion process improvements, and ensure readiness for regulatory submissions and inspections, while aligning with Takeda's broader CDM and GDO goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/MS Degree or international equivalent preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Degree with minimum 15+ years experience or 20+ years in lieu of degree; 7+ years line management experience
• Successful experience managing operational vendor relationships and alliance partnerships at a program or portfolio level

Responsibilities

• Accountable for timely and high-quality delivery of clinical databases for assigned TAUs.
• Drives quality, efficiency, and innovation to meet timelines and budgets.
• Leads strategies for DM resourcing, outsourcing, technologies and risk management.
• Contributes to strategic direction of Takeda R&D and CDM capabilities.
• Represents CDM on cross-functional initiatives and regulatory audits.
• Drives organizational change and harmonization across regions and providers.
• Recruits, develops, coaches and appraises direct reports; fosters a positive culture.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Regulatory submissions

Vendor management

DM across Phase I-IV

Education

Bachelor's/MS Degree or international equivalent preferred

Degree with minimum 15+ years experience or 20+ years in lieu of degree; 7+ years line management experience

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA seeks a senior leader to oversee Clinical Data Management for one or more Therapeutic Area Units. You will define vision, strategy, and operating models, drive on-time, high-quality data deliverables, and partner across R&D and external providers.

You will manage a global DM team, champion process improvements, and ensure readiness for regulatory submissions and inspections, while aligning with Takeda's broader CDM and GDO goals.