Oncology Strategy & External Innovation Lead

JobRx, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 212,000 - 333,190; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Director, Oncology Search & Evaluation to integrate external scouting, scientific diligence, and disease area strategy, translating scientific and regulatory insights into actionable asset recommendations for partnerships and portfolio value.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, shape early-stage asset strategy, and coordinate with research, regulatory, and business development to maximize oncology portfolio impact.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required; PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience, including 10+ years in oncology.
• 8+ years in external innovation, scientific evaluation, business development, licensing, portfolio strategy, or early commercial strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial information and translate it into strategic recommendations.
• Strong understanding of oncology drug discovery, development, and portfolio planning.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize external oncology opportunities from discovery to commercial stages.
• Lead cross-functional due diligence teams and present clear recommendations to leadership.
• Shape early-stage asset strategy, including target product profiles, positioning, and forecasting.
• Partner with research, regulatory, clinical, analytics, and business development teams to guide development decisions.
• Monitor oncology landscape and maintain competitive intelligence to support governance discussions.

Skills

External innovation scouting

Scientific evaluation

Portfolio strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

PhD, MD, PharmD or equivalent

Job description

Takeda in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Director, Oncology Search & Evaluation to integrate external scouting, scientific diligence, and disease area strategy, translating scientific and regulatory insights into actionable asset recommendations for partnerships and portfolio value.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, shape early-stage asset strategy, and coordinate with research, regulatory, and business development to maximize oncology portfolio impact.