Senior Director Evidence Generation Strategy

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 361,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Director to shape evidence generation strategy for complex assets and indications across the product lifecycle.

You will translate stakeholder insights and evolving data into integrated research priorities, collaborating with global and regional partners to inform governance, investments, and portfolio decisions. You will coach and lead cross-functional teams, oversee scientific oversight from concept to execution, and strengthen

Qualifications

• Doctorate or master's with extensive relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in scientific/medical/quantitative field.
• Experience in medical affairs or related research areas.
• Experience developing evidence strategies for multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and governance discussions.
• Knowledge of evidence generation across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead evidence generation strategy for complex assets and indications by integrating stakeholder insights and evolving evidence needs across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and evolve integrated evidence plans that sequence fit-for-purpose research and dissemination priorities from early development through post-launch.
• Guide cross-functional evidence teams by setting strategic direction, building alignment, navigating competing priorities, and communicating recommendations, risks, and trade-offs.
• Provide scientific oversight for studies from concept development through execution, interpretation, and communication, ensuring scientific rigor, compliance, and impact.
• Inform investment and portfolio decisions by overseeing evidence generation budgets and presenting strategic recommendations, scenarios, and trade-off options.
• Build external and internal partnerships to understand stakeholder requirements, support scientific exchange, and deliver evidence efficiently.
• Strengthen evidence generation capabilities by coaching team members and colleagues and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Influencing without authority

Coaching

Education

Doctorate with extensive experience

Master’s degree with extensive experience

Advanced degree in scientific/medical/quantitative field

Experience in medical affairs or related research areas

Leadership in governance discussions in a matrixed global environment

Knowledge of evidence generation across product lifecycle

Influence and stakeholder alignment capabilities

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Director to shape evidence generation strategy for complex assets and indications across the product lifecycle.

You will translate stakeholder insights and evolving data into integrated research priorities, collaborating with global and regional partners to inform governance, investments, and portfolio decisions. You will coach and lead cross-functional teams, oversee scientific oversight from concept to execution, and strengthen