Head of Solid Tumors US Medical Affairs – Lung & GI

Takeda; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 287,000 - 451,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Boston, MA is seeking a Head of Solid Tumors, US Medical Affairs, a senior leader responsible for developing and executing the US Medical Affairs strategy across the Solid Tumor portfolio, with a primary focus on NSCLC, SCLC, gastric cancer, and PDAC.

You will lead medical engagement, education, external scientific engagement, and cross-functional planning while developing the Solid Tumor Medical Affairs team and aligning with Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, and

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required.
• Extensive Medical Affairs or clinical development experience in pharma/biotech.
• Strong knowledge of oncology and solid tumors, including NSCLC and GI cancers.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage teams and strategic priorities.
• Experience engaging with external scientific and medical experts.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable medical plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead US Medical Affairs strategy for Solid Tumors.
• Provide strategic medical leadership for NSCLC and GI cancers.
• Oversee medical education, scientific engagement, and external communications.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, Commercial, and Market Access.
• Coach and develop the Solid Tumor Medical Affairs team.
• Monitor advances and translate data into priorities.

Skills

Oncology knowledge

Leadership

Executive communication

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

External engagement

Education

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

Job description

Takeda in Boston, MA is seeking a Head of Solid Tumors, US Medical Affairs, a senior leader responsible for developing and executing the US Medical Affairs strategy across the Solid Tumor portfolio, with a primary focus on NSCLC, SCLC, gastric cancer, and PDAC.

You will lead medical engagement, education, external scientific engagement, and cross-functional planning while developing the Solid Tumor Medical Affairs team and aligning with Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, and