Medical Director Hematology, US OBU Medical Affairs

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA, seeks a US Medical Director for CML & Ph+ ALL to provide strategic medical leadership and drive the integrated medical strategy for leukemia in the United States.

The role requires deep disease biology knowledge, evidence‑generation experience, and cross‑functional collaboration to advance medical initiatives and scientific exchange. The position emphasizes leadership in medical affairs strategy, publication planning, and collaboration with external

Qualifications

• MD/DO/PhD or equivalent advanced degree.
• Strong knowledge of hematologic malignancies, including leukemia.
• Experience in Medical Affairs or clinical development.
• Ability to translate complex clinical data into strategic medical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the U.S. Medical Affairs strategy and medical plan for leukemia.
• Serve as a medical/scientific subject‑matter expert on leukemia and evolving standards of care.
• Lead evidence‑generation plans and scientific engagement strategies.
• Provide medical leadership for pipeline and launch readiness, including evidence‑gap assessment and medical education.
• Collaborate with Field Medical to shape engagement priorities and translate insights into strategy.

Skills

Medical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Clinical data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO/PhD/PharmD or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The US Medical Director, CML & Ph+ ALL provides strategic medical and scientific leadership for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) and Philadelphia chromosome-positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Ph+ ALL) within US Medical Affairs. The role serves as the US medical subject‑matter expert and is accountable for developing and driving the integrated US medical strategy in alignment with evolving science, clinical practice, patient needs, and global medical and development priorities.

How you will contribute:

• Develop and execute the U.S. Medical Affairs strategy and medical plan for leukemia, aligned with broader U.S. and global medical objectives.
• Serve as a medical and scientific subject matter expert on leukemia, including disease biology, treatment landscape, emerging science, clinical data, and evolving standards of care.
• Translate unmet medical needs and external stakeholder insights into medical priorities, evidence‑generation plans, and scientific engagement strategies.
• Provide medical leadership for pipeline and launch readiness, including scientific platform development, evidence‑gap assessment, stakeholder engagement, and medical education.
• Partner with Field Medical to shape scientific engagement priorities, identify actionable insights, and ensure insights are translated into Medical Affairs strategy and execution.
• Engage appropriately with key external experts, investigators, cooperative groups, academic institutions, professional societies, and patient‑focused organizations to advance scientific exchange and understand evolving needs within leukemia.
• Support the development and execution of evidence‑generation activities, including company‑sponsored Medical Affairs studies, investigator‑initiated research, collaborative studies, and real‑world evidence initiatives, as appropriate.
• Provide medical input into clinical development strategy and study execution, including assessment of unmet need, study concepts, patient populations, endpoints, and the evolving competitive landscape.
• Lead or contribute to scientific communication and publication planning, including congress activities, manuscripts, abstracts, medical education, and other scientific materials.
• Monitor and evaluate new clinical data, treatment guidelines, competitive developments, and changes in the leukemia treatment landscape and assess their implications for U.S. Medical Affairs strategy.
• Collaborate with HEOR/RWE and Market Access partners to identify evidence needs relevant to patient care, treatment decision‑making, and healthcare stakeholders.
• Provide medical expertise to cross‑functional teams while ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with applicable medical, legal, regulatory, compliance, and company standards.

Skills and qualifications:

• Advanced scientific or medical degree such as MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• Strong knowledge of hematologic malignancies, with experience in leukemia or related hematologic cancers strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the evolving leukemia treatment landscape, clinical research, therapeutic modalities, and principles of evidence‑based medicine.
• Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or a related scientific/clinical function within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, or healthcare environment.
• Ability to critically evaluate and communicate complex clinical and scientific data to diverse internal and external audiences.
• Experience developing or contributing to medical strategy, evidence generation, scientific communications, publications, and external scientific engagement.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, data interpretation, and application of clinical evidence to Medical Affairs strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional and matrixed environment, including collaboration with global and U.S. partners.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate scientific insights into clear priorities and actionable medical initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, collaboration, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to operate with scientific credibility, sound judgment, and a high degree of accountability and independence.
• Understanding of applicable pharmaceutical industry compliance standards and the appropriate role of Medical Affairs.

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: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $192,400.00 - $302,390.00 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 and Working Conditions

Locations Boston, MA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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.