Global Scientific Training Lead – Immunology GI

USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.; Kendall Square (MA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Cambridge, MA (Kendall Square) seeks a Global Scientific Training Lead to shape and execute the global scientific training strategy for the assigned Therapeutic Area.

You will lead the TA Training Council, partner with R&D, and drive certification standards across markets to ensure scientifically credible field teams throughout the product lifecycle. You will own the scientific training content governance on Bloom, collaborate with Marketing and Commercial teams to

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree in a relevant field (MD, MSc, PhD, or PharmD).
• 10+ years in biopharmaceutical industry, preferably in a matrix structure.
• Experience in customer-facing Medical Affairs roles (e.g., MSL, Product Specialist).
• 5+ years in medical/scientific training with demonstrated leadership in training strategy.
• Experience with learning management systems and digital learning platforms (Bloom or equivalent).
• Ability to engage stakeholders across functions and geographies with varying seniority.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Therapeutic Area Training Council strategy and priorities.
• Own global scientific training plan development, delivery, and evolution.
• Lead launch readiness and training for pipeline assets within the TA.
• Serve as primary scientific training partner to R&D and Global Development.
• Own certification framework and measure training effectiveness.
• Govern Bloom content and coordinate with Digital/Tech for content maintenance.

Skills

Scientific training leadership

Curriculum design

Adult learning & facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Digital learning / LMS experience

Education

Advanced scientific degree (MD, MSc, PhD, or PharmD)

Tools

Bloom LMS

Job description

OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE

The Global Scientific Training Lead is a scientific training expert accountable for the global scientific training strategy and execution for the assigned Therapeutic Area, operating within the global scientific training architecture owned by the Head, Global Scientific Training. This role combines deep scientific and product expertise with strategic training leadership, ensuring Medical teams across all markets and business units are scientifically credible, launch-ready, and equipped to engage effectively across the product lifecycle. The role leads the assigned Therapeutic Area Training Council, driving the scientific training council strategy on behalf of Global Medical Excellence, with IBU Medical Excellence & Operations and embedded Medical Excellence Leads partnering on training sequencing and delivery in market. The role also serves as the scientific training partner to R&D and Global Development for the assigned Therapeutic Area, engaging through Takeda’s Enterprise Engagement model to ensure field and Medical teams are scientifically prepared to support clinical studies.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 1. Therapeutic Area Scientific Training Strategy Lead the cross-functional assigned Therapeutic Area Training Council, driving the scientific training council strategy for the assigned Therapeutic Area on behalf of Global Medical Excellence, with IBU Medical Excellence & Operations and embedded Global Medical Excellence Leads partnering on the council’s priorities and direction Own the development, delivery, and continuous evolution of the global scientific training plan for the therapeutic area, partnering with Global Medical Leads, Data Dissemination, and Evidence Generation to ensure the plan is scientifically robust and well-informed Ensure all scientific training content for the assigned Therapeutic Area is current, scientifically accurate, and compliant with internal policy and external regulatory requirements governing medical training content
• 2. Launch & Pipeline Readiness Own scientific training and launch readiness for pipeline assets within the assigned Therapeutic Area, leading the design, development, and global delivery of scientific training directly, ensuring Medical teams are scientifically prepared ahead of and through launch For inline assets, partner with IBU Medical Excellence & Operations and embedded Global Medical Excellence Leads, who lead ongoing scientific training delivery and sequencing in market, providing scientific content, updates, and subject matter expertise to support their delivery and ensure scientific accuracy and currency Partner with Marketing & Commercial Excellence to align scientific training content and the scientific narrative to commercial launch priorities, contributing to a shared view of Medical’s contribution to launch success for the assigned Therapeutic Area
• 3. R&D, Global Development & Enterprise Engagement Serve as the primary scientific training partner to R&D and Global Development for the assigned Therapeutic Area, engaging through Takeda’s Enterprise Engagement model to ensure field and Medical teams are scientifically prepared to support clinical studies Maintain deep product and disease-state expertise for the assigned Therapeutic Area, representing scientific training on cross-functional Global Medical Strategy Teams and serving as the training authority within the therapeutic area
• 4. Certification & Performance Measurement Own the certification framework and standards for the assigned Therapeutic Area, ensuring field medical teams meet certification requirements ahead of deployment and on an ongoing basis, consistent with the global field medical effectiveness framework Identify and track scientific training effectiveness metrics for the therapeutic area, benchmarking training impact on learning and field medical performance, and using evidence to continuously improve training design and delivery
• 5. Bloom Content Ownership & Governance Own scientific training content for the assigned Therapeutic Area on Bloom, ensuring content meets the governance and curation standards set by the Head, Medical Capability Strategy & Operations and remains current, relevant, and additive Partner with Digital, Data & Technology to ensure scientific training content and curricula are maintained effectively on Bloom and other relevant learning platforms
• 6. Programme Design, Delivery & Stakeholder Partnership Demonstrate personal mastery in the design and facilitation of interactive, workshop-style adult learning programmes, bringing scientific content to life through engaging, evidence-based methods that build genuine capability rather than knowledge transfer Build internal scientific training design and delivery capability for the therapeutic area, growing instructional design and facilitation skills within the team by modelling best-in-class delivery and reducing reliance on external vendors over time Manage external training vendors and agencies as a complement to internal capability, overseeing the therapeutic area training budget to ensure quality and timely delivery against the training plan Build a network of trusted relationships across Global Medical Leads, Data Dissemination, Evidence Generation, LOC Medical Affairs, embedded Global Medical Excellence Leads, and IBU Medical Excellence & Operations to drive alignment and best practice sharing for the assigned Therapeutic Area

DIMENSIONS & ASPECTS

• Deep scientific and product expertise for the assigned Therapeutic Area, combined with advanced knowledge of curriculum design, competency-based training, adult learning principles, and digital and AI-enabled learning approaches
• Demonstrates personal mastery in the facilitation of interactive, workshop-style adult learning programmes and communicates a clear vision for what excellent therapeutic area scientific training looks like in practice
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across Medical Affairs, R&D, Global Development, and Commercial without direct authority
• Decision authority over the assigned Therapeutic Area scientific training strategy, content, certification standards, and vendor management, operating within the global scientific training architecture and Bloom governance standards set by the Head, Global Scientific Training and the Head, Medical Capability Strategy & Operations
• Primary relationships: Head, Global Scientific Training (line manager), Global Medical Leads, Data Dissemination, Evidence Generation, R&D and Global Development for the assigned Therapeutic Area, IBU Medical Excellence & Operations, embedded Global Medical Excellence Leads, Marketing & Commercial Excellence, DD&T

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, MSc, PhD, or PharmD) with a specialisation or concentration in learning or education preferred
• 10+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix structure
• Experience in customer-facing Medical Affairs roles, such as Medical Science Liaison or Product Specialist, strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience within medical or biopharmaceutical scientific training, with demonstrated leadership of therapeutic area training strategy
• Demonstrated mastery in the design and facilitation of interactive, workshop-style adult learning programmes in a Medical Affairs context
• Advanced knowledge of curriculum design, competency-based training, adult learning best practices, and applicable regulatory and compliance requirements governing medical training content
• Experience with learning management systems and digital learning platforms, including Bloom or equivalent, required
• Experience building internal training design capability and managing external vendors and complex projects
• Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders across functions and geographies with varying degrees of seniority, including R&D and Global Development

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500 U.S. Base Salary Range: $169,400.00 - $266,200.00 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 USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

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.