Medical Director, Clinical Science - Neuroscience Psychiatry

Regulatory Jobs; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 237,000 - 373,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Cambridge, MA seeks a Medical Director, Clinical Science, Neuroscience- Psychiatry to lead global development strategy for assigned compounds. You will guide cross‑regional teams, influence regulatory decisions, and oversee study design and interpretation to enable regulatory approvals.

This role requires MD with 5+ years in clinical research, and experience managing multi-regional development programs, NDA/MAA submissions, and stakeholder collaboration within a matrix setup.

Qualifications

• MD or internationally recognized equivalent plus 5 years of clinical research experience.
• Experience leading a clinical development team with phase 3 studies across regions.
• NDA/MAA/Submission experience preferred.
• Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead global development team and set strategy and deliverables.
• Drive protocol development, study execution, and interpretation.
• Oversee medical monitoring and safety assessments.
• Interact with regulatory authorities and key opinion leaders.

Skills

Superior communication, strategic, and

Problem solving

Decision making

Diplomacy / influencing

Education

MD or equivalent

NDA/MAA/Submission experience

Job description

Takeda in Cambridge, MA seeks a Medical Director, Clinical Science, Neuroscience- Psychiatry to lead global development strategy for assigned compounds. You will guide cross‑regional teams, influence regulatory decisions, and oversee study design and interpretation to enable regulatory approvals.

This role requires MD with 5+ years in clinical research, and experience managing multi-regional development programs, NDA/MAA submissions, and stakeholder collaboration within a matrix setup.