Senior Director, Evidence Strategy & Generation Lead

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

Job summary

Takeda in Boston seeks a Senior Director level leader to shape evidence generation strategy for complex assets across indications. You will translate stakeholder insights and evolving data into integrated research priorities spanning development, registration, launch, and lifecycle management.

You will oversee studies with scientific rigor, guide cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and foster external partnerships to deliver high-impact evidence.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or advanced degree with extensive relevant experience in evidence generation.
• Experience leading evidence strategy across the product lifecycle in a global environment.
• Strong ability to influence without formal authority and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead evidence generation strategy for complex assets across indications.
• Develop and evolve integrated evidence plans from early development through post-launch.
• Guide cross-functional evidence teams with strategic direction and risk assessment.
• Provide scientific oversight for studies from concept to dissemination with rigor and compliance.
• Inform investment and portfolio decisions by budgeting and presenting strategic scenarios.
• Build external and internal partnerships to meet stakeholder requirements and exchange information.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment and strengthen evidence capabilities.

Skills

Evidence generation strategy

Medical affairs / clinical development

Epidemiology

Outcomes research

Cross-functional leadership

Governance discussions

Stakeholder management

Scientific communication

Budget oversight

Education

Doctorate (11+ years)

Master's degree (13+ years)

Advanced degree in science/medicine/quantitative field

Job description

Takeda in Boston seeks a Senior Director level leader to shape evidence generation strategy for complex assets across indications. You will translate stakeholder insights and evolving data into integrated research priorities spanning development, registration, launch, and lifecycle management.

You will oversee studies with scientific rigor, guide cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and foster external partnerships to deliver high-impact evidence.