Senior Director, Evidence Strategy & Delivery

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

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Director to shape evidence generation strategy for complex assets across the product lifecycle. You will translate stakeholder insights into integrated research priorities and lead cross-functional teams to ensure rigorous, compliant, impactful evidence activities.

You will guide studies from concept through execution, oversee budgets, and strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to inform development,

Qualifications

• Doctorate with 11+ years or master's with 13+ years in relevant field.
• Experience in medical affairs, clinical development, epidemiology, evidence generation, or outcomes research.
• Proven ability to lead evidence strategy and governance in a global matrix.
• Strong ability to influence, manage priorities, and build stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead evidence generation strategy for complex assets and indications by integrating stakeholder insights and evolving evidence needs across the product lifecycle.
• Develop 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 and communicating recommendations, risks, and trade-offs.
• Provide scientific oversight for studies from concept development through execution, interpretation, and communication.
• Inform investment and portfolio decisions by overseeing budgets and presenting strategic scenarios.
• Build internal and external partnerships to understand stakeholder requirements and deliver evidence efficiently.

Skills

Evidence strategy leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Adaptive thinking

Influence without authority

Education

Doctorate (11+ yrs)

Master's degree (13+ yrs)

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Director to shape evidence generation strategy for complex assets across the product lifecycle. You will translate stakeholder insights into integrated research priorities and lead cross-functional teams to ensure rigorous, compliant, impactful evidence activities.

You will guide studies from concept through execution, oversee budgets, and strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to inform development,